There’s been an increase in the number of King County laptops stolen from employee vehicles in the past few months. When valuable items, such as laptops, are left unattended in vehicles, employees risk damage to their personal vehicles and loss of personal items in addition to the loss of King County laptops and mobile devices. 

Things you can do to avoid becoming a victim: 

• Plan to carry your laptop with you every time you leave your car unattended, even if you will only be gone a few minutes. 
• Do not leave laptops, mobile devices and other valuables unattended in your car, ever. 
• Do not leave valuables in the trunk, or attempt to hide them within the car. 

Comments from recent victims of King County laptop theft: 

“I was away from my car for less than 5 minutes.” “It was broad day light.” “I was only gone for a few minutes, I parked in a parking ramp at the store.” “I thought it would be safe in the trunk.” “My car window was smashed. Not only do I have to deal with the repair, but it is impossible to clean up all of the glass.” 

Crossposted from Bytes and Boxes 

Fifty years ago on May 1, the first King County Council and County Executive were sworn in under the Home Rule Charter. The current Council recently celebrated the golden anniversary with historic images from the Archives collection. Below: read the Charter and follow along with the first swearing-in ceremony on May 1, 1969, through the transcript and photographs taken on that day. Read more.

You can also watch this video below, by King County TV, to learn about the golden anniversary of Home Rule Governance and to see how things have changed. 

King County Mentoring Program (Lunch & Learn), June 6 and multiple dates: Would you like to have a mentor, someone who can help you grow professionally? Do you want to strengthen your coaching skills? As a Mentee, you will have a trusted advisor who can help you navigate complex situations, and as a Mentor, you can uncover new or forgotten skills and build influence. If the thought excites you, join King County’s mentoring program by signing up for one of our monthly Lunch-n-Learns to uncover more about mentoring and search for a Mentor! Register and learn more. 

View more training and development opportunities at www.kingcounty.gov/learning. 

King County Executive Dow Constantine has proclaimed the month of May Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in King County, and encouraged all residents to “join in this celebration of the culture, traditions, and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in King County and the United States.”

“Despite economic hardship, restrictive and exclusionary laws, pervasive racism, and attacks on civil rights, Asian Pacific Americans have lived in the Pacific Northwest for generations and contributed to every major industry and profession in this region, playing an essential role in making King County one of the most vibrant and culturally rich regions in the United States,” Executive Constantine said in the Proclamation. 

Read the full Proclamation below.