DES Express: New Harborview Construction and Infrastructure Division joins DES
Crossposted from the DES Express
The Harborview Construction and Infrastructure Division (HCID) officially became the Department of Executive Services’ newest division this month.
“The core work of the Harborview Bond and the county is to care for the citizens and create a place where all can thrive,” said Tony Wright, HCID Director. “The new division allows for focused efforts on the Bond and other construction projects for maintaining a world class medical facility.”
The division started as the Harborview Bond Program in the Facilities Management Division, created following the overwhelming 2020 voter approval of $1.74 billion in bonds to support health, safety and infrastructure improvements at Harborview Medical Center. Harborview, the region’s only Level I trauma center, is owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. Teresa Beran, HCID Deputy Director, is point of contact for process and procedures that are required through this transition.
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2026 Professional Development Scholarship application period is now open
The first application period for the 2026 Professional Development Scholarship is now open. This period will remain open from Jan. 20 to Feb. 27. Award recipients for this period will be notified via email by April 3.
New in 2026: The Scholarship Program is now open to non-represented employees, in addition to employees represented by one of the unions in the Coalition.
To apply: Visit the scholarship intranet page and click the “Apply Here” button. Please familiarize yourself with the eligibility and application requirements before submitting. Previous applicants please be aware that the application has been updated from previous years.
The Professional Development Scholarship Program is designed to assist non-represented employees and employees represented by a union in the Coalition of Unions with their professional development by providing up to $3,000 in financial assistance towards obtaining training, certificates, degrees, licenses, and certifications.
For more information go to the Professional Development Scholarship intranet page or email ScholarshipFund@kingcounty.gov.
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County employees rally to help during severe rains and flooding
Crossposted from the DES Express
When forecasts started showing heavy rain would inundate the region and cause local rivers to flood last month, employees at King County Emergency Management sprung into action. As they do in severe weather and other emergencies, they activated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Renton on Dec. 8, calling upon other divisions in the Department of Executive Services, county departments, and local partners for help. Read more.
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Join State Attorney General and County Executive at event recognizing Black History Month, Feb. 3
Employees are invited to join Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at an online event recognizing Black History Month on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Attorney General Brown will talk about key milestones in Black history for our region and discuss his own journey into public service. He will be welcomed and introduced by King County Executive Girmay Zahilay.
- Tuesday, Feb. 3, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Zoom. Register here.
This is a County-sponsored event and King County directors, managers, and supervisors are encouraged to permit employees to join, if possible. Please refer to the Employee Attendance at County-Sponsored Events HR Policy for more information about employee attendance at County-sponsored events.
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Discount available to upcoming Seattle Kraken hockey games and Cirque du Soleil ECHO performances
Employees are now able to take advantage of additional Seattle Kraken hockey games. Below are the available dates and information. Purchase tickets here.
- Monday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. Seattle vs Pittsburgh Penguins
- Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Seattle vs New York Islanders. Additionally, this evening is Pickleball Night. Every ticket purchased comes with a limited-edition Kraken pickleball paddle case.
- Friday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. Seattle vs Anaheim Ducks
- Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. Seattle vs Washington Capitals
Additionally, employees can also purchase discounted tickets for Cirque du Soleil ECHO, being performed at King County’s Marymoor Park from Jan. 30 to March 22. Use this link to save up to 20% off select seats/dates. For VIP Packages and groups, contact Sarah.Hudson@cirquedusoleil.com for details and added savings.
See all available discounts on the Employee Discount intranet page.
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Calling all artists! Create a Metro bus shelter photomural
Crossposted from Metro Matters
Are you a photographer or artist interested in adding beauty to a King County Metro bus shelter? Metro is teaming up with Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW) in a call for images to be installed as public art in our bus shelters.
The theme, “Show Us Your World – Cultural Heritage,” is intended to explore personal, cultural identity, and connection, or anything meaningful and important in your life. While all submissions will be considered, artists who want to submit images that represent their interpretation of “Show Us Your World” can present photos that express:
- Culture, values, and traditions that have been passed down from previous generations,
- Contributions of women and gender-diverse people,
- Shared bonds within a community,
- One’s history, identity, and bond to the past, present and future.
Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of jurors from King County Metro and PCNW.
Entries can be submitted Jan. 12 to Feb. 8, through the Online Competition Application Form link. Read more.
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View your W-2 form
A paper copy of your 2025 W-2 form was mailed to you by ADP on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at the address you have listed in PeopleSoft. Your W-2 will also be available to view and print from PeopleSoft starting tomorrow, Jan. 16, 2026.
To view or print your W-2, log in to PeopleSoft, choose the Payroll tile, then go to “View W-2/W-2c Forms.” You can also access W-2 forms from any device by registering at the ADP website using these instructions: Access W-2s through ADP.
Your Form 1095-C — Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage — will be mailed to your home address by ADP by Jan. 31, 2026. This form is informational only — it shows whether you were offered health insurance by King County last year.
For questions about the information on your W-2, please see W-2 Form Guide. Information is also available on the IRS website. Reprint requests for 2024 W-2 forms are accepted after Feb. 15. If you need help with PeopleSoft, call the IT Service Center at 206-263-4357. If you have questions about Form 1095-C, please see About Form 1095-C or contact Benefits, Payroll and Retirement Operations at 206-684-1556 or KC.Benefits.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday is Jan. 19
King County offices are closed on Monday, Jan. 19 to observe the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. All offices will be back to normal schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Click here for Metro Transit holiday bus schedules.
If you have questions about your holiday schedule, please speak to your supervisor. Have a safe and healthy holiday.
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2026 Professional Development Scholarship launches Tuesday, Jan. 20
New this year, the Scholarship Program is now open to non-represented employees, in addition to employees represented by one of the unions in the Coalition.
The Professional Development Scholarship Program is designed to assist eligible employees with their professional development by providing financial assistance towards obtaining training, certificates, degrees, licenses, and certifications.
The first application period for the 2026 Professional Development Scholarship Program opens Jan. 20 to Feb. 27 for training that begins in 2026.
Applicants should visit the scholarship intranet page to familiarize themselves with the revised application submission process, rating criteria, and frequently asked questions.
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HR communications professionals make lasting impact through their work
By Greg Wilson, Environmental Health Services Division, Public Health – Seattle & King County
When individual talent meets genuine care for community, extraordinary things happen. This is evidenced through communications specialists Lilia Cabello Drain and Joanna Gangi, within the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Their daily work demonstrates how authentic commitment transforms routine tasks into meaningful community service. Read more.
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