Energize your workday with King County Activity Centers
Hoping to move more while working onsite? Energize your workday and unleash productivity and overall well-being with onsite fitness resources and movement breaks. Maintained by Balanced You, King County provides numerous worksite Activity Centers. These conveniently located spaces provide opportunities for employees to get moderate levels of physical activity and movement – before, during, and after work.
Every Activity Center is different, and may feature various commercial grade cardio and strength equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, recumbent bikes, dumbbells, stretching areas, stability balls, and more. Check out this fun video to learn more and see your co-workers in action!
See where the Activity Centers are located, and view the video below to learn more.
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King County to observe Presidents Day holiday on Monday, Feb. 16
Most King County offices will be closed in observance of Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16. Due to the nature of our work, some services will continue as normal while others will operate on a reduced schedule.
Metro will remain on regular weekday service.
If you have any questions about your schedule, please talk to your supervisor. Offices will return to normal service on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
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KCCF celebrates two sergeant promotions
Crossposted from the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention Employee Newsletter
Colleagues, friends, and family members packed the Seattle Division Roll-call Room at the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) to celebrate newly promoted Sergeants Kristine Raknes and Rey Auriada. Read more.
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Executive Zahilay shares latest Executive Update
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay shared a video update of some of the priorities he’s been working on.
“January has been the first full month of my new administration and our King County teams have been hard at work opening new affordable housing, expanding public transit, organizing federal response, supporting flood recovery, and building out a team that can begin advancing my policy priorities,” the Executive said in a post on LinkedIn. “We will keep you updated!” Watch the video on LinkedIn.
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Employee discount at downtown Seattle coffee shop
Parlour Pioneer Square coffee shop is happy to offer King County employees a 15% discount on coffee drinks and coffee products. Purchases must be made in person, and employees will need to show their King County ID badge in order to receive the discount. Parlour Pioneer Square is located at 119 Yesler Way.
See all available discounts on the Employee Discount intranet page.
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A new tool makes it easy to find a Wetland Walk and celebrate World Wetlands Day
Do you enjoy winter wildlife, unique plants, and peaceful preserves? Are you craving time outdoors in the midst of our darkest season? If so, allow us to recommend a Wetland Walk!
King County is home to different types of wetlands, including tidal marshes, wet meadows, and swamps. These special ecosystems support plants, animals, and people, and provide wonderful opportunities to get outside and explore. Read more.
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King County Licensing takes steps to combat human trafficking through awareness and training of taxi drivers
While Human Trafficking Awareness Month is wrapping up, the need for more eyes and ears on alert for this horrific crime continues all year long. Human trafficking occurs when force, fraud, or coercion is used to compel a person into sex acts, labor, or services against their will. One organization, Real Escape from the Sex Trade (REST), estimates that more than 2,000 women, men, and children are currently being exploited in the Puget Sound region.
Human trafficking is usually considered a hidden crime because it often happens in private settings. However, it can also happen in settings that, on the surface, appear legitimate. Because victims are manipulated, isolated, or fearful of seeking help, human trafficking often goes unreported. Read more.
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Celebrating winners of the 24th John D. Spellman Awards, King County’s highest honor for historic preservation
The winners of the 24th John D. Spellman Awards for Exemplary Achievement in Historic Preservation include the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for restoring one of the oldest structures in the region, a longtime family-owned business that is a community cornerstone in downtown Enumclaw, and a former museum director in Renton whose passion for history brought local stories to life for nearly two decades.
We hosted a celebration for the winners at the Lake Wilderness Lodge in Maple Valley where then-King County Executive Shannon Braddock presented the awards. Read more.
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King County receives national award for commitment to career development program
Today, King County became the first public agency to receive the Year Up United Impact Award, recognizing its commitment to creating pathways to opportunity through the Year Up United internship program. Presented by John Stanton, Chairman of the Seattle Mariners and Trilogy International Partners and founding Chairman of the Year Up United Puget Sound Board, and Shawna Boggie, Year Up United Deputy Director of Western Washington, the national award recognizes corporate partners and individuals who demonstrate longstanding and significant support for their mission of closing the Opportunity Divide.
After three years of a successful partnership, the county also signed a new $1.125 million agreement to continue the internship program for five more years, expanding opportunities for future Year Up interns.
“Talent is everywhere, but access to opportunity is not, and that’s why this partnership matters. King County values people, and we value the mission of Year Up United to close the opportunity divide by opening real pathways for young adults,” said King County Executive Girmay Zahilay. Read more.
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King County launches new battery-electric buses with enhanced operator safety features
Crossposted from Metro Matters
Recently, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay joined King County Metro to launch a new fleet of battery-electric buses that enhance transit operator safety, reduce harmful emissions, and prioritize deployment in south King County communities disproportionately affected by air pollution.
Rolling out in electric yellow and seafoam blue, the first battery-electric buses purchased from GILLIG will begin serving riders in south King County starting Monday, Feb. 2. Initial service will operate periodically on routes 105, 128, 161, 165, 184, and RapidRide F Line as Metro evaluates performance and ramps up deployment. Read more.
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