One day only: Rerouting southbound 1st Ave buses to 4th Ave
Crossposted from Metro Matters
As you may have read, on Thursday, August 15, southbound routes heading to West Seattle, Burien, and neighboring areas that normally go through Pioneer Square along First Avenue are being rerouted for one day only. This reroute is to evaluate alternate routing designed to save time for those routes, while still providing a bus stop in the Pioneer Square area. The data we collect will be compared against current routing and last week’s temporary reroute and used to determine options to improve pathways during the “Seattle Squeeze.”
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No traffic and the best commute around: New and improved Water Taxi terminal debuts as regional passenger ferry network grows
The King County Water Taxi began operating out of the new passenger ferry terminal at Pier 50 on Monday, Aug. 12, featuring a new covered facility, ADA improvements, and expanded space. Commuters, travelers, and tourists pass through the terminal on their way between downtown Seattle and West Seattle, Vashon, Bremerton, Kingston, and coming next year, Southworth.
“The King County Water Taxi represents the best of our region: an innovative mobility solution that gets people out of traffic and where they need to be, rain or shine, with an on-time record that is second to none,” said Executive Dow Constantine. “Our investments in the Pier 50 terminal make it possible to increase regional service even further, giving people new ways to get downtown without a car, on the most enviable commute in the nation.”
Read more in the official press release.
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Training Spotlight: Mindful Eating
Mindful Eating, September 10: In this four-hour workshop, held over the lunch hour, we’ll explore mindfulness and how it’s application to eating helps us become wiser and more joyful in our approach to eating. Mindfuless is the capacity to bring full attention and awareness to one’s experience, in the moment, without judgment. Mindful Eating brings mindfulness to food choice and the experience of eating. Mindful eating helps us become aware of our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations related to eating, reconnecting us with our innate inner wisdom about hunger and satiety. This course is sponsored by Balanced You. Register and learn more.
View more training and development opportunities at www.kingcounty.gov/learning.
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Balanced You Worksite Fund update
Thank you for you patience as Balanced You finalizes the 2019 Balanced You Worksite Fund review process. This announcement helps to share the updated timeline with applicants.
This year, the Worksite Fund received an overwhelming response, with 159 applications. That is a 59% increase from last year! The Balanced You team worked with leadership to adjust the timeline to extend the review period due to the increased number of applications. This also allows more time to work with departments to identify alternate funding streams for some of the projects.
Balanced You now plans to announce winners in late-August. It has adjusted the implementation timeline accordingly, so winners still have four months to complete their projects.
Please reach out to Balanced You at balancedyou@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-9626 with questions or concerns.
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Chinook conference room technology employee open house and trainings
The Facilities Management Division and KCIT have been working on a joint project to upgrade the video conferencing technology in the Chinook first floor conference rooms 115, 121, 123 and 124 to the KCIT standard.
KCIT is hosting employee open house events to showcase the new technology and provide onsite training that includes the specific audio-visual systems in each room. Drop by for some quick Q&A or stick around for some in-depth training with the new tech.
Training and Q&A Sessions:
- Room 115: Thursday, Sept. 5, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday, Sept. 9, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Room 123: Wednesday, August 21, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Room 121/123: Wednesday, August 7, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Friday, August 30, 1 – 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, Noon – 2 p.m.
- Room 124: Thursday, August 8, 8 – 11 a.m., Thursday, August 15, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the FMD Customer Care Services Team at 206-477-9400 or email customercareservices.fmd@kingcounty.gov.
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King County mobilizing for 2020 Census
You may have heard some buzz about the U.S. Census in the news lately. Whether the “citizenship question” can be included in the Census has been the focus of much debate. While the Supreme Court ruled that the question can’t be included, many communities still feel uneasy about participating in this important, once-a-decade civic event.
“It leaves the immigrant communities to believe that the [federal] government is still after information that could endanger them,” Denise Hulett of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund told Slate magazine.
King County made early decisions to mobilize to ensure as accurate a count as possible. County Executive Dow Constantine called together a Complete Count Committee, with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and former Gov. Gary Locke as co-chairs.
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We want to hear from you: Community feedback needed on proposed future transit options in south King County
Crossposted from Metro Matters
King County Metro seeks community feedback on its proposed future transit options to connect Renton, Kent, and Auburn, with faster, more frequent, and more reliable bus service and innovative travel options. This effort is a follow up to the public survey issued in March that identified transportation needs for people who live, work and play in the impacted area. Metro is now proposing transit options to address those needs. Community summer events, an online open house and a new survey, which closes August 25, will help Metro understand which of those options to prioritize to best serve the region.
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Executive branch EEO/AA Committee recruiting new committee members
The Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Committee is recruiting new committee members for the 2020– 2022 term. The committee is employee-based and serves in an advisory capacity to the county executive; developing and reviewing strategies, systems, policies and guidelines to implement and enhance executive branch EEO/AA plans.
The committee is actively recruiting representatives from:
- Department of Natural Resources and Parks
- Elections
- King County Sheriff’s Office
- Metro
The application period closes Sept. 6. Please visit www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for additional information regarding qualifications and to apply. For questions, contact Lisa D. Longdon, Workforce Equity Program Manager at 206-477-3258 or by email at Lisa.Longdon@KingCounty.gov. View a video with additional information about the committee below.
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King County employee honored for working to advance social justice
Janine Anzalota, Equity and Civil Rights Manager in the Office of Equity and Social Justice, will be honored with the Hubie Jones Urban Service Award, a Boston University School of Social Work Alumni Award. Janine will receive the award in September.
This prestigious award is named after Hubert Eugene Jones, better known as “Hubie,” who shaped and defined the civic and social landscape of Boston, MA, for more than 45 years. He played a leadership role in the formation, building, and rebuilding of at least 30community organizations within Boston’s Black community and across all neighborhoods in the city. He was the first African-American appointed to a deanship at Boston University, serving as the dean of the School of Social Work from 1977 to 1993. He continues to be a tireless advocate for racial justice and equity.
This award upholds Hubie’s racial justice legacy by honoring alumni who have provided outstanding professional accomplishments and contributions to racial and social justice. Prior to Janine joining King County, she managed the Boston Office of Fair Housing and Equity where she reported to Mayor Walsh, and before that worked for the Boston Public Health Commission where her work focused on addressing health inequities in Boston communities of color. Janine has contributed to advanced racial and social justice in local government for 13 years, and has worked at King County since March 2018.
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Pet of the Week: Logan
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC
Say hello to Logan, our Pet of the Week!
This young, handsome boy is a big goober of a guy who could use some help gaining his confidence and being the best dog he can be. Logan would benefit from a positive reinforcement training course so he can learn his manners and people skills. He is still learning how to trust people and can be a little fearful of new folks. It may take him some time to become friends with them. Although he is still learning to trust people, he loves to play with large dogs and can play all day long!
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