Posted on September 19, 2025 by

Year Up United interns wrap up summer

Crossposted from the DES Express

This summer, 11 talented interns from the Year Up United program successfully completed their internships with Procurement & Payables (P&P) and Finance and Business Operations Division (FBOD), finishing the season on a true high note.

For many of these young professionals, the idea of stepping away from current jobs to pursue careers in an office setting can feel risky—or even out of reach. But through Year Up United, FBOD provided students from diverse backgrounds and communities with an opportunity to gain valuable experience, grow their skills, and envision new possibilities for their futures. The program not only supported their career journeys but also introduced them to public service paths they may never have considered. Read more.

Posted on September 19, 2025 by

He’s racing to motivate you

Crossposted from the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention News

Sergeant Joshua Bott recently finished his first Ironman 70.3 mile race. He’s competing not for himself, but to inspire those around him. And he’d love it if a few co-workers could join him in the Seattle Marathon this fall. Read more.

Posted on September 19, 2025 by

Airport transitions to renewable diesel

Crossposted from Plane Talk

As part of King County International Airport’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, the airport recently transitioned its entire regular diesel fleet to renewable diesel.

“We have 45 pieces of equipment and trucks that will be renewable diesel,” said Colin Douglas, Maintenance Manager at the airport.

Now instead of spewing higher levels of pollutants like nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and carbon monoxide, all the airport’s heavy-duty equipment, from generators to snow plows and fire trucks, will use renewable diesel. Renewable diesel is primarily made from used cooking oil and inedible animal fats left over from processing meat, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Renewable diesel offers multiple benefits, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality. Read more.

Posted on September 19, 2025 by

New sewer cleaning truck extends the life of King County pipes

Crossposted from Clean Water Stories

Along a quiet residential street in Black Diamond, a large industrial truck draws curious looks from neighbors on a recent sunny morning. King County Wastewater Treatment Division’s new sewer cleaning truck has arrived.

“We’re basically pressure washing the pipe at 12 to 15 feet underground,” says Jim Giger, a conveyance inspector at WTD.

Large black and red hoses inserted into the opening of a maintenance hole. A worker’s boots are visible next to the maintenance hole lid. The Conveyance Inspection team lowers a suction hose and jet nozzle into the sewer line to remove sediment, wipes, and other debris that can clog pipes and equipment. Read more.

Posted on September 19, 2025 by

Onsite King County flu and COVID-19 clinics open this week

Getting your flu and COVID-19 shots are an important part of protecting your health, your family’s health, and your community’s health. The Washington Department of Health (DOH) recommends that everyone six months and older get a flu shot every year and the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine. Flu and COVID-19 shots have many important benefits; getting a flu and COVID-19 shot can reduce your risk of getting severe disease, help protect vulnerable populations, and conserve health care resources. Each year, King County’s Balanced You arranges onsite flu and COVID-19 shot clinics for employees who work onsite.

Onsite clinics open this week. Registration and scheduling details are provided in the following blog post. Read more.

Posted on September 19, 2025 by

DAJD event honors volunteers and providers who serve the jails

Crossposted from the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) Employee newsletter

DAJD’s Resident Programs team hosted a celebration on Aug. 28 in honor of volunteers and providers who are active in the jails.

They gathered at the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers building in Tukwila for lunch, team-building games and — most of all — recognition.

There were chaplains and veteran advocates, teachers and substance use counselors, among others. Read more.

Posted on September 19, 2025 by

She seeks hope and healing for young people in detention

Crossposted from the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) Employee newsletter

Dr. Camille Moniz’s impact on youth is hard to put into words. The Intervention Specialist’s influence reaches far beyond the juvenile detention center, leaving a lasting mark on the lives she touches. Read more.

Posted on September 19, 2025 by

Executive Braddock celebrates 2025 Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month 

Every year from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, communities across the United States celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. In King County, Executive Shannon Braddock has proclaimed this time as Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month.

Sept. 15 is the starting point for Latinx Heritage Month as the anniversary of 1821 independence declarations in five Latin American countries – Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua – and Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate their independence on Sept. 16, Sept. 18, and Sept. 21, respectively.

“The cultural, educational, economic, and political influences of Latinx residents can be appreciated in all aspects of life: from farm workers organizing for housing and equal wages, to gifted artists, to vibrant businesses, to music and community festivals,” she said.

Read the full proclamation in English and Spanish.

Posted on September 12, 2025 by

Food justice project featured at community event

Crossposted from King County Executive Climate Office newsletter

King County’s Community Climate Resilience (CCR) Grant Program funds community-based projects that support frontline communities, with a special focus on areas specified in the Strategic Climate Action Plan. That includes food systems—and a food sovereignty project was on display (and on the menu!) at an event this month. The African Young Dreamers Empowerment Program Intl. (AYDEPI) held their 3rd annual “Beauty of our African Roots” event at Family Life Center in Federal Way!

The youth-led cultural celebration featured music and dance, community voices and poetry, fashion, and African food. Part of the menu: managu, a dish grown in gardens planted by youth, funded through King County’s Community Climate Resilience (CCR) Grant program. AYDEPI’s project plans to engage youth and frontline communities to develop a circular food system that centers cultural identity, environmental sustainability, and community empowerment.

Along with a delicious meal including managu and other dishes, AYDEPI planned a full day of inspirational programming for the community, from dance performances and competitions to videos about their youth soccer program and fund-raising events. Throughout the year, AYDEPI offers opportunities for youth of color to thrive through education, socio-economic empowerment programs, mental health supports, and other resources. Learn more at aydep.org and find more photos on their Instagram page.

Posted on September 12, 2025 by

Is your contact information correct in PeopleSoft?

It’s important to review and update your personal contact information in PeopleSoft before Open Enrollment begins.

Here’s why:

  • You will receive important Open Enrollment and other employee benefits information mailed to you at the address you have listed as of Sept. 30, 2025.
  • Your emergency contact can be notified if something happens to you at work.
  • You can be notified of safety directives, building closures, etc.
  • You can receive information at the email address you prefer.

Here’s how:

Watch the Updating Personal Details in PeopleSoft video or follow these steps:

  1. Sign in to PeopleSoft from any device at kingcounty.gov.
  2. Go to the Personal Details
  3. Make sure all items are up-to-date, especially your mailing address and email.
  4. Save any changes.

King County provides security to protect your confidential personal information from theft, loss, misuse or unauthorized disclosure.

If you need help logging into PeopleSoft, you can call the IT Helpdesk: 206-263-4357.

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