Discount for June Seattle Symphony performances
Employees can take advantage of upcoming performances of “Haydn the Creation,” featuring the Seattle Symphony, Seattle Symphony Chorale, and three Soloists.
- Thursday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, June 7, at 8 p.m.
- Sunday, June 8, at 2 p.m.
Tickets start at $18. Learn more and purchase tickets at seattlesymphony.org and enter promo code GENESIS to unlock 50% off tickets at checkout. Pricing will adjust in your shopping cart. Limit 4 tickets per household.
See all available discounts on the Employee Discount intranet page.
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Three Emmy Award nominations for videos produced by DNRP
Crossposted from Keeping King County Green
Three videos produced by our staff Multimedia Producer Ken Christensen are nominated for Northwest Regional Emmy Awards. The winners will be announced at the 62nd annual award ceremony June 7 in Seattle.
The awards recognize broadcast excellence in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington with government agencies competing against news stations, documentary filmmakers, commercial videographers, professional sports teams, universities, and other public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Read more.
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Balanced You Conversations: Sarah Wilhelm
Balanced You Conversations is a series of talks about important topics related to overall health and well-being.
Karla Clark, Employee Health & Wellness Educator with the Balanced You team sits down with Sarah Wilhelm, Strategic Advisor for Public Health – Seattle & King County and Best Starts for Kids. They discuss how government and communities can work together using the Best Starts for Kids model to support youth mental health, and more.
“Best Starts for Kids invests upstream, the idea of getting ahead. We invest in prevention strategies, so young people in our community can avoid serious challenges when possible. Our goal is to promote well-being at all ages in a wide variety of ways,” says Sarah Wilhelm.
Watch the video below.
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Executive Braddock unveils 200-Day Plan
On Tuesday, Executive Braddock unveiled a 200-Day Plan for positioning the county for continued success while fostering lasting progress.
“Thanks to your service, my office has hit the ground running, advancing essential business and preparing for the future,” the Executive said. “My 200-Day Plan sets out how I will lead and what I will focus on as County Executive.”
The 200-Day Plan emphasizes delivering results for King County residents through strategic initiatives, safeguarding services, and prioritizing stability. It focuses on crafting a responsible budget, fostering regional collaboration and innovation wherever possible, and protecting our communities from unlawful federal actions that put this region at risk. And it is committed to ensuring steady, inclusive, respectful leadership for county employees and a strong, stable transition to the next administration.
“We have an established, experienced leadership team at every level of the county,” the Executive said. “We have an extraordinarily talented and dedicated workforce. The work you do is valued and working together, we will continue to steer the county forward and deliver on our priorities for the people we serve.” Learn more about the Executive’s 200-Day Plan.
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Winners of the 2024 Best-Run Government Awards
King County Executive Shannon Braddock today announced the winners of 2024 Best-Run Government Awards, which honor exceptional performance, leadership, innovation, and a commitment to equity, efficiency, and effectiveness.
In a new video, Executive Braddock revealed the winners of the eight Best-Run Government Awards: five innovation awards – for people, cost, service, climate and environmental stewardship, and equity, racial and social justice – and three leadership awards – for people leaders, individual contributors, and the Fred Jarrett Leadership Excellence Award for senior leaders.
“Choosing the winners from the many worthy nominations from Executive branch departments is never easy, and this was the case again this year,” Executive Braddock said in her awards announcement. “Congratulations to all the winners and nominees. Thank you for your hard work and innovative thinking.” See the announcement here and watch the video below to learn more.
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Take the Wildfire Protection Survey
Crossposted from Unincorporated Area Community News
Did you know that May is Wildfire Awareness Month? A wildfire in unincorporated King County could have major impacts. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to prepare for and prevent fires, including reducing flammable material on and around your home, making an emergency plan, following local burn bans and regulations, and signing up for ALERT King County, a regional public information and notification service.
Another important thing you can do is take five minutes to complete King County’s 2025 Wildfire Protection Survey, which is available in multiple languages.Take the survey.
King County is developing a Community Wildfire Protection Plan to help reduce the risk of a destructive wildfire. Your input helps ensure the plan addresses and reflects the communities’ priorities. Questions? Send us an email.
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Smoother rides are ahead as county rolls into its 2025 road resurfacing program
Crossposted from Unincorporated Area Community News
When the days warm up and rains retreat, the King County Road Services Division starts working on roads that have grown bumpy and sprouted potholes. In addition to making your drive more pleasant, resurfacing extends the road’s life and reduces maintenance costs. The work kicks off in May and continues through the fall, with schedules carefully planned to minimize disruptions and get the most work done before cool, wet weather returns.
Check MyCommute for updates on specific project dates and locations. To learn more and see a list of places scheduled for resurfacing this year, visit the Road Resurfacing website.
See a pothole in your community? Call the 24/7 Road Helpline at 206-477-8100.
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New Community Service Area Civic Connectors group holds inaugural meeting
Crossposted from Unincorporated Area Community News
Strong communities rely on engaged people and government working together. That’s why King County’s Department of Local Services is trying out a new Community Service Area Civic Connectors program.
Local Services brought together more than 30 people from across unincorporated King County on March 29 for the group’s first meeting at Renton Technical College.
The group’s goals are to help members understand how King County government operates, to help make connections and build relationships, and to allow county staff members to engage and collaborate with members on specific topics. Learn more on the King County Local blog.
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Thanking our employees during Public Service Recognition Week
This week, May 4 – 10, is Public Service Recognition Week, and we’re recognizing and celebrating all King County employees and the work you do for our county.
“Public service is more than a job; it is a calling. It is a career that gives you the chance to make a real difference in the lives of people in your community and beyond,” King County Executive Shannon Braddock said. “It requires integrity, empathy, resilience, and a belief in something greater than oneself.”
Public Service Recognition Week has been celebrated the first week of May since 1985 – beginning on the first Sunday of the month – to honor the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local, and tribal government employees. It is an opportunity to champion the work and impact of public servants.
“At a time when some people are trying to diminish and denigrate the contributions of those who choose to serve in government, your work stands out as a powerful reminder of what service truly means: dedication, compassion, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to building strong, thriving, more just communities.” Learn more about Public Service Recognition Week.
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Executive Braddock proclaims May as Mental Health Month
May is recognized nationally as Mental Health Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to raise awareness, combat stigma, and promote mental health resources.
“During this month, we encourage King County employees to educate themselves about mental health conditions and treatment option; challenge stigma by speaking respectfully and inclusively about mental health, seek help if they are struggling with their mental health and encourage others to do the same, and create safe, supportive environments for open conversations about mental health,” said Executive Braddock. ”
Read the full proclamation here.
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