Robert E. Gant named King County Juvenile Court Services Director
King County Superior Court has selected Robert E. Gant MA, LMHC, as the Director of Juvenile Court Services. Robert has served as a Juvenile Court Services Manager since joining the Court in 2019 and was Acting Director in 2021.
“Robert’s work is characterized by the collaboration and clarity necessary to ensure Juvenile Court delivers programs that are effective, strategic, and promote equitable outcomes,” said King County Superior Court Chief Administrative Officer Linda K. Ridge. “We are grateful for his leadership and longstanding commitment to serving youth and families in King County.” Read more.
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Executive Zahilay visits Harborview to view geotechnical drilling
Crossposted from the DES Express
King County’s Harborview Construction and Infrastructure Division (HCID) was pleased to welcome County Executive Girmay Zahilay to Harborview Medical Center on May 4 to view the current geotechnical drilling taking place on campus and learn more about the project.
Over the last month, HCID has been conducting geotechnical drilling at various locations across campus, drilling up to 150 feet down to better understand soil conditions in preparation for constructing new facilities for patients and staff. The samples will inform the design of the new patient tower to be built on campus, as well as a new parking garage located at Ninth Avenue and Alder Street. Learn more about HCID and the Harborview Bond Program.
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Discounts for Paramount Theatre and Mechanics Bank
Employees can now take advantage of additional discounts to performances of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for Broadway at the Paramount Theatre. Discounted tickets for the 2026-2027 season are available for purchase here.
HomeStreet Bank is now officially Mechanics Bank and has continued to offer King County employees banking and mortgage benefits. As part of the Mechanics Bank Affinity Program, employees can access down payment assistance, rate reductions on select consumer loans, and much more. For more information, view this flyer or visit their website.
See all available discounts on the Employee Discount intranet page.
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Prepare for log-in changes to King County’s E-Procurement Portal
Crossposted from the DES Express
E-Procurement (powered by Oracle) is rolling out a new log-in page as soon as May 23 to make systems more secure. The Procurement and Payables (P&P) team is working closely with Oracle to determine a specific date for the change and to provide information to help suppliers and employees navigate the new log-in page.
After the upgrade, the new Company Single Sign-On option for King County users will appear as “Sign in with KC Identity…” at the bottom. When you select that, you will be logged into E-Procurement as a King County employee. As part of this update, suppliers who sign in to E-Procurement will need to set up Multifactor Authentication (MFA) to access their account. Agency users will not need to set up MFA, but will see the upgraded log-in page. Here is the current Company Single Sign-On page.
Questions? P&P will notify users and suppliers as more details are available. Please forward all questions or concerns to P&P’s Customer Service Desk at Procurement.Web@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-9400.
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New Employee Experience page and Customer Focus Survey coming soon
We’re excited to introduce the new and updated Employee Experience page, your hub for understanding and strengthening Employee Engagement at King County. On this page, you can explore what engagement means and why it matters, how we measure it, and how your feedback directly shapes improvements through Action Planning.
As a reminder, another opportunity to share your voice is coming soon with the Better Government Customer Focus survey, which launches on May 26. Your feedback is essential—it helps leaders refine processes, build better programs, and strengthen how we serve our community. Surveys aren’t just about gathering information; they’re about taking meaningful action. We look forward to hearing from you and using your insights to help teams across King County continue to grow and better support the people we serve.
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King County to observe Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25
Most King County offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. Due to the nature of our work, some services will continue as normal while others will operate on a reduced schedule.
Metro will be on Sunday service.
If you have any questions about your schedule, please talk to your supervisor. Offices will return to normal service on Tuesday, May 26.
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ARFF joins Touch-a-Truck event
Crossposted from the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Newsletter
On April 26, King County Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) joined the annual Touch-A-Truck event hosted by the Junior League of Seattle, giving kids of all ages a hands-on look at big rigs from various agencies.
The KCSO fire truck was a clear crowd favorite, drawing a steady line of excited future first responders.
Special thanks to ARFF Captain Eric Muller and ARFF Sergeant Clint Herman for participating in this fun event.
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Inside the pipes that keep everything flowing
Crossposted from Clean Water Stories
Aaron Squires stands at the edge of a maintenance hole in Redmond, pulling on a pair of waders. A King County truck sits nearby, with cones marking the work zone and cables running down into the opening below. Squires is part of the King County Wastewater Treatment Division’s 15-member conveyance inspection team, responsible for maintaining and surveying the pipes that spans across our service area.
Below the surface, more than 380 miles of County-owned pipe carry wastewater from homes and businesses to treatment plants. Known as the conveyance system, this network stretches far beyond what most people ever see. If laid end to end, it would run from Seattle to just shy of the California border. Read more.
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FIFA World Cup to bring road closures, traffic impacts along with the spotlight
Crossposted from the DES Express
The first FIFA World Cup match in Seattle kicks off at noon on Monday, June 15, with a total of six games in Seattle through July 6. During that time, there will be many special events throughout the Puget Sound region and the state celebrating the tournament. Local event planners are anticipating 750,000 visitors to the region for the World Cup. While the World Cup events will spotlight our region, they will also bring increased traffic, road closures and pressures on public transportation. Read more.
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Celebrating employees during National Emergency Medical Services Week
May 17-23, 2026, is National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, a time to honor emergency medicine’s frontline workers who provide lifesaving services in our community, day and night.
King County’s own Medic One/EMS system has been called “one of the world’s best” which can be directly attributed to the dedication and skill of the EMTs, paramedics, and telecommunicators in the region. EMS Week reminds us to recognize the courage, commitment, and teamwork of those who are there for us in our most critical moments.
“We are grateful for the commitment of all EMS personnel who care for everyone and have helped shape this EMS system into one that is heralded the world over,” said Executive Zahilay in the proclamation.
View the official proclamation here.
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