Seattle Symphony employee discount: Battleship Potemkin
Experience Battleship Potemkin projected on the big screen with a full symphony orchestra performing the accompanying score by Dmitri Shostakovich live to the film.
Battleship Potemkin is still considered one of the greatest films of the 20th century. Directed and co-written by Sergei Eisenstein, it presents a dramatization of the mutiny that occurred in 1905 when the crew of the Russian battleship Potemkin rebelled against its officers.
King County employees are eligible for discounted tickets for this unique event. Enter the passcode SILENT before selecting your seats at check out.
- Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m.
- Satureday, April 22 at 8 p.m.
See all available discounts on the Employee Discount webpage.
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New Mindfulness schedule for spring 2023
Balanced You continues to partner with Mindfulness Northwest to offer free mindfulness classes and workshops to King County employees. Browse through the new spring 2023 mindfulness schedule to see new topics and register for a class. All classes are held live on Zoom.
Mindfulness is a practice that can help you quiet your mind, find focus, and reduce some of the stress many of us experience. We have classes available for all employees that will teach techniques such as mindful movement, mindful relationships, and more.
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Safety tip: Safe Commute Options
Our top priority is your safety and security at work, and we are continuing to partner with law enforcement, community, and other governments to ensure a safer, more welcoming environment in and around our facilities.
King County offers employees a variety of Safe Commute Options to help you arrive to your destination with confidence. The Walkpool, Walking Bus, and Vanpool programs provided by the Employee Transportation Program are available for your benefit.
Check out the Safe Commute Options video to learn more.
Remember, in the case of an emergency call 9-1-1. To report a non-emergency incident, contact FMD Security at 206-296-5000, email FMD.Security@kingcounty.gov, or file an incident report at www.kingcounty.gov/IncidentReport.
For more information on employee safety programs and resources, see the Future of Work Personal Safety at Work intranet page (employees only) and the Safety at Work page.
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Shout outs: Sharing stories about King County employees, programs, and events
All across King County things are happening – exciting things. Incredible things. Things that might surprise you.
Sometimes a person or a program deserves broader recognition, and you may be just the person to provide that shout out.
At Employee News, we want to highlight the great work that employees are doing across departments, branches, and agencies. If you have an idea for an employee, team, or program that should be highlighted, we want to hear from you!
Email kcemployees@kingcounty.gov and share some details with us, including the program or employee/s, and a person to contact. We email two editions of Employees News each week – every Tuesday and Thursday – to all King County employees, so there are plenty of opportunities to share your news.
Thank you for everything you do for King County and its residents. We look forward to sharing your stories.
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“It took a village”
Sheriff Cole-Tindall recently completed a 19-week re-certification at the Washington State Police Academy.
From Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall
Attending the Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) was nothing less than a journey, and I want to thank everyone who supported me along the way.
To our personnel at the range, the track, and Basic Training Unit: it was remarkable to see you in your element. You are true professionals, and your dedication to the essential work you do is inspiring.
I also want to thank the command staff, Undersheriff Jesse Anderson, and Kim Johnson who took care of me and kept the wheels on this big bus moving. There are so many that helped me along the way, and I say it “took a village” to get the Sheriff through the Academy.
Again, words cannot express how grateful I am for everyone who played a part in my completion of BLEA. My success can be attributed to you.
It is an honor, and I am truly humbled, to lead the King County Sheriff’s Office.
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Still looking for a 2023 calendar?
The 2023 Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Calendar is still available for download.
The 2023 calendar features the artwork First Family by Grace A. Washington, and the quote “An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
You can download copies to print or display on your phone or computer. For more information and links to the calendar, click here.
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KC employees can help residents preserve their Apple Health insurance
Cross-posted from Public Health Insider
Thousands of King County residents who have health insurance through Apple Health risk losing coverage in coming months. Public Health—Seattle & King County and its partners in the community are leading an effort to help them take action in time.
Beginning this spring, many clients will need to verify that they’re still eligible for Apple Health. The good news: There are options for people to keep health insurance coverage – if they act in time.
Learn more and download the flyer here.
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Serving healthcare with dignity to those serving time
From the American Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pasifika Affinity Group
Lio Saephanh, Nursing Supervisor with King County Jail Health Services, came to the U.S. as a child after spending a year in a refugee camp. She is Mien, an ethnic minority in Southeast Asia and the second largest Hill Tribal group in northern Laos and Thailand, after the Hmong people.
Lio has provided direct health services in King County for the past 33 years. In her role, she supervises teams of dedicated nurses providing critical health care and making sure scheduled services are fully staffed and operational. Read her story here.
More about the American Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pasifika Affinity Group
The next American Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pasifika (AANHP) virtual gathering will take place on Wednesday, March 29 from 1 to 2:30 pm via Teams.
If you are interested in getting connected to the AANHP community at King County, reach out to the co-Chairs, Helen Potter (hpotter@kingcounty.gov) and Guru Dorje (guru.dorje@kingcounty.gov).
Learn more about King County Affinity groups at www.kingcounty.gov/AffinityGroups.
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Metro wins WTS ‘Innovative Transportation Solution’ award
Cross-posted from Metro Matters
King County Metro was recently recognized by the Puget Sound Chapter of WTS for the adoption and roll out of the Free Youth Transit Pass program, which is supported by funding from the state’s Move Washington legislation.
“This program and policy change represents a fantastic investment in our riders of the future and we are honored to receive the award,” said Ina Percival, Metro Supervisor for Market and Business Development. “It was a fantastic team effort and included all of our regional transit partners.” Read more.
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Hypothermia, help, and hoisting: All in a day’s work
From the Sheriff’s Newsletter
On March 15, the King County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue and the Air Support Unit flew a rescue mission to Snow Lake, northwest of the Alpental Ski Area. The reported person in distress was vomiting, dehydrated, could not walk out on their own, and was a member of a 10-person back country ski group.
As crewmembers gathered at the hangar in Renton, the necessary snow gear was loaded into the rescue helicopter and the crew briefed on the mission at hand. The rescue crew launched and reached the scene in about 20 minutes.
After a scouting mission to locate a safe hoisting location, and then another safer location, the crew worked on lowering down a medic. After his initial assessment of the situation and finding there was another person in need, an additional rescue specialist was lowered down to assist in the waist deep snow and steep terrain. After a medical evaluation, one person was fit enough to ski out while the other was not. This person was hoisted via a rescue harness, transported to the Summit West Parking Lot and then transported via aid car.
“This is another incredible example of the work that KCSO does to keep our community members safe,” the Sheriff’s Office said.
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