CASA volunteers and staff came together at the May 3 Mariners game in support of We Are Family Day, a special game day event celebrating foster, kinship, and adoptive families. It was a meaningful opportunity to build community, celebrate families and raise awareness about the CASA program, highlighted by seeing our name on the big screen! Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are trained volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children involved in the dependency court system. Whether or not serving as a CASA is the right fit for you, we encourage you… Read More

Crossposted from Metro Matters It’s beautiful weather and you want to want to go someplace fun, but is it too far to go by your trusty bike? We’ve got a solution: combine transit and your bike, it’s easy, cheap and super convenient! Between bus bike racks and lockers, we’ve got you covered. May is Bike Everywhere Month, and that makes it a great time to try pairing your bike with transit to give you the ultimate, flexible ride or commute. As the sun comes out this spring, check out a few ways you… Read More

Crossposted from the King County Sheriff’s Office Employee newsletter On Sunday, April 19, Precinct 5 played its fourth competitive scrimmage matchup against the Shoreline Special Olympics Basketball Team. Led by Team Captain King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Deputy Daniel Schettler, Kenmore Police Chief Brandon Moen, Maple Valley Police Chief Tommy Collins, Sound Transit K-9 Officers Carlos Jurado and Ryan Fenton, Mental Health Professionals (MHP) Adam Foley and John Streimikes, and others. Precinct 5 secured a 45–36 victory, tying the scrimmage series at two games apiece. Team Captain Deputy Schettler captured it best, saying “These games… Read More

Crossposted from the King County Sheriff’s Office Employee newsletter During a recent drone training class, KOMO TV reporter Jeremy Harris received an exclusive look and interview with the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) drone team as they train and prep for the 2026 World Cup. Watch the video below and see how this technology will be used when the games begin in June.

Crossposted from Cultivating Connections Want to learn how King County can create more affordable housing in unincorporated communities? We’re exploring three policy tools that could improve housing affordability and stability — and we want your input. Multifamily Housing Tax Exemption (MFTE): A program that lowers property taxes for housing developers that include affordable homes. It can apply to housing like townhomes and condos. State law now allows MFTE in parts of unincorporated King County. Inclusionary Housing: A policy that creates affordable homes as new housing is built. It can be voluntary or required. In the workshops,… Read More

Crossposted from the King County Sheriff’s Office Employee newsletter During National Library Week, held annually in April, Sheriff Cole-Tindall helped spark young imaginations at the Burien Library. She read “We Match,” by Chris Barton, a colorful story about dogs discovering math, to children and their families.

Crossposted from Field Notes Farming in King County is becoming increasingly challenging. High land costs, labor constraints, and shifting market conditions continue to create real barriers for farmers and farm workers, making it harder to sustain and grow agricultural businesses across the region. To better understand these challenges and identify meaningful solutions, King County recently completed an Agriculture Sector Study. The study takes a closer look at the structural barriers facing the agricultural sector—from access to land and labor costs, employee housing, healthcare costs, and new market opportunities—and identifies recommendations to support… Read More

Crossposted from Tails from RASKC In early April, staff from Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) and the county’s Facilities Management Division (FMD) toured the future RASKC shelter location in Kent with 4Culture, King County’s cultural funding agency. 4Culture’s mission is to fund, support, and advocate for culture to enhance the quality of life in King County, with a focus on racial equity. The agency helps source artwork for King County’s capital projects through the “1% for Art” initiative, which mandates that all eligible county capital projects set aside 1% of the… Read More

Crossposted from Cultivating Connections Improving how our government works and ensuring public dollars are well spent is a top priority at King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS). A recent report by the King County Auditor’s Office states that DCHS “made significant progress on audit recommendations, improving training and awareness” over the last several months as the department has implemented new policies and procedures. The work DCHS is doing will serve as a roadmap for the King County enterprise—ushering in a new era of accountability. Read more.