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News
Records management reminder: Steps to take when exiting employment
As we are nearing the end of the year, it’s often a time of turnover. Many employees are retiring or transferring to different positions, and many new employees are coming onboard. These transitions are a great time to be thinking about our records! Did you know that there is an Executive Policy that requires that all employees leaving their county positions perform certain steps with their records? Did you know that Supervisors also have a role in that process? The good news is that there are resources to help! Manage your records… Read More
Local students learn the ins and outs of transit through Metro’s Youth Transit Summer Internship
Crossposted from Metro Matters For three weeks this summer, 14 teenagers from around King County participated in Metro’s fourth annual Youth Transit Summer Internship. The program provided an opportunity for the young people to learn about transit, engage with our frontline staff and local community, paint a bus shelter mural, explore careers, and develop social media content. They also provided great input to Metro about how to improve our transit messaging for young people. Read more.
Make sure your voice is heard
Now that Election Day has come and gone, it’s time to be sure your ballot can be counted. Sometimes folks forget to sign their ballot and sometimes a ballot signature doesn’t match the ones King County Elections has on file. If you received notice about an issue with your signature, take a moment to resolve the issue. You can return a signature resolution form by mail or email, in person, or online at kce.wiki/SigCure by 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 23. Trained staff review all signature resolution forms and verify voters’ identities so… Read More
Seattle voters deliver overwhelming support for transit measure renewal
Crossposted from Metro Matters Mayor Katie Wilson and City of Seattle leadership are grateful to Seattle voters for once again showing their strong support for transit by renewing the Seattle Transit Measure. Early results demonstrate Seattleites’ continued commitment to a transportation system that is affordable, reliable, and connects people to opportunity throughout the city. With the measure currently passing with more than 72% approval, according to King County Elections, Seattle is poised to deliver the largest expansion of transit service in city history, making it easier than ever for residents to get… Read More
Renewing is easy, but it is not automatic
Don’t forget to renew your pledges for the causes that you care about during the Annual Giving Drive! It’s so easy that you can do it in three steps: Click “make or renew annual pledge” Make any edits or changes and click “proceed to review page” Review and click “confirm” Renew now.
KingCare Select adds new Providence Swedish network and additional plan administrator: First Choice Health
Open Enrollment runs now through Nov. 15 and is your opportunity to review your King County employee benefit options and select the right choices for you and your family for 2027. One of the changes to consider is a new Providence Swedish network choice in the KingCare Select medical plan. The Providence Swedish network includes nine hospitals, 14 urgent care centers, 615 primary care providers, and hundreds of specialty providers throughout the greater Puget Sound area. If you already see Providence Swedish providers, you may save money by enrolling in this KingCare… Read More
King County Road Services is preparing for winter weather
Crossposted from King County Local Keeping roads safe and reliable through winter weather is a year-round effort. At King County Road Services, our work follows a continuous cycle of preparation, response, and recovery to help communities stay connected before, during, and after storms. As winter approaches, bringing the potential for snow, ice, flooding, and severe weather, our crews are training, inspecting equipment, stocking materials, and preparing to respond wherever needed across unincorporated King County. Whether winter weather affects a small area or creates impacts across the county, Road Services is ready to… Read More
Celebrating 25 years of service
Crossposted from the King County Sheriff’s Office newsletter Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall was recently honored with a 25-Year Service Award, recognizing her dedication and commitment to the people of King County. During the recognition, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay highlighted her leadership of more than 1,200 employees and her commitment to “public safety, community trust, and equity-focused policing.” The Executive also recognized the integrity, collaboration, and leadership she has demonstrated throughout her career. Please join us in congratulating Sheriff Cole-Tindall on 25 years of public service and thanking her for her continued commitment… Read More
King County to observe Veterans Day holiday Nov. 11
Most King County offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Due to the nature of our work, some services will continue as normal while others will operate on a reduced schedule. On Nov. 11, Metro Transit buses will operate on weekday schedules. If you have any questions about your schedule for Nov. 11, please talk to your supervisor. Veterans Day is our opportunity to thank our veterans for their service to our nation, and the contributions that they continue to bring to our communities. Services will… Read More
Executive Zahilay, King County Council advance work to protect local waterways with funding for 99 community-led projects
Crossposted from DNRP Field Notes King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and the King County Council approved $7.8 million in WaterWorks grant funding for 99 projects that will improve water quality, prevent pollution, capture stormwater, and involve the community. A few highlights include paid opportunities for youth to be involved in restoration along the Duwamish River, creating pocket forest parks along South Lake Union, and reducing harmful algal blooms. Read more.
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