National Telecommunicators Week April 13-19
As we celebrate Telecommunicator Week, we want to highlight the great work that the King County Sheriff’s Office call takers and dispatchers do 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our telecommunicators are the heartbeat of public safety, guiding help to those who need it most and supporting our deputies every step of the way.
We see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you. Your steady voices, sharp minds, and unwavering dedication makes a large impact on our deputies and the communities we serve.
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King County Security Tips – Password safety
Creating strong passwords should be the number one priority in keeping your online world safe. Having weak passwords could result in stolen identities, loss of data or money, and even the loss of a job and/or reputation.
You’ve likely heard recommendations for creating secure passwords before. Experts suggest using long, complex, and random combinations of words, letters, numbers and special characters. Follow the tips below to improve your password safety practices:
- Improve the strength of your passwords. Strong passwords are usually made up of at least eight characters. They should contain numbers, uppercase and lowercase letters, as well as special characters.
- Use passphrases. Recently, security standards strongly recommend using a passphrase rather than a single word. A good passphrase is one that is unique to you so that you can remember it, but is also secret enough that no one else can guess it.
- Never use personal or obvious information in your passwords. For example, never include your name, email address, phone number, birth date, or any other information connected to you.
- Never use the same password for multiple accounts. If cybercriminals steal your password from one account and you’re using that password on other accounts, then you’ve given them the key to all of the accounts where you’ve used the same password.
- Use a password manager. If your organization allows it, use a password manager to create, store, and sync complex passwords across multiple devices. Password managers only require you to remember one master password. Ask your internal IT (or other applicable) team to see if this is something you can do.
Most importantly, if there is one available, always follow your organization’s password policy. Password policies are created to keep you and your organization safe. Help to protect King County (and your family) against cybercrime by improving your password safety today!
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Employee discounts to Seattle Symphony for Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony and Seattle Storm games
King County employees can take advantage of discounts to upcoming performances at the Seattle Symphony this weekend. Learn more and purchase tickets at seattlesymphony.org using promo code KINGSSO. Limit 4 tickets per household.
- April 10 at 7:30 p.m. Waive all handling fees at the checkout cart.
- April 11, at noon. Unlock 15% off tickets and pay no additional fees.
- April 12 at 8 p.m. Waive all handling fees at the checkout cart.
Additionally, employees can purchase discounted tickets to upcoming Seattle Storm games. All games are held at Climate Pledge Arena. Purchase discounted tickets at stormgrouptix.com/City. For questions contact Rebekah Patten at RPatten@stormbasketball.com.
- June 1, at 3 p.m. Seattle Storm vs Las Vegas Aces
- June 22 at 4 p.m. Seattle Storm vs New York Liberty
- Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. Seattle Storm vs Chicago Sky
See all available discounts on the Employee Discount intranet page.
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Resource Fair for people with Developmental Disabilities and Delays on May 29
Crossposted from Cultivating Connections
The King County 2025 Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Resource Fair will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Microsoft Commons Mixer building located at 15255 NE 40th St., Redmond, WA 98052.
This is a free community event that welcomes people with developmental disabilities and delays, their families, caregivers, teachers, employees and other interested community members. A variety of workshops and over 50 exhibitors will connect attendees with the people and tools to support their goals in employment, education, building community and more. A room dedicated to the latest technology promises to be fun for people of all ages! Review workshops and exhibitors on the King County website: kingcounty.gov/disabilities-fair.
Attendees can plan to stay for the day. Refreshments and snacks are free and will be provided by Microsoft. There is also an on-campus food court is located in the building.
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Understanding the MMR vaccine
We now have confirmed cases of measles in King County and surrounding counties. Ensuring you and your family are vaccinated against measles is an important way to protect yourself and others. Read on for information on why the MMR vaccine is important, who needs the MMR vaccine, and where they can be vaccinated.
What makes measles so dangerous?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), measles isn’t just about a fever and a rash; it’s a serious disease. Complications can include pneumonia and brain injury. Children under 5 are especially at risk. Read more.
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Welcome Rebecca Singer, new Solid Waste Division Director
Crossposted from the DNRP newsletter
On April 28, Rebecca Singer will start her role as the new Division Director for the Solid Waste Division. Rebecca is a visionary leader committed to achieving ambitious goals in protecting public health and enhancing environmental quality, all while steering towards a sustainable future.
Most recently, Rebecca served as the Operations Section Manager in the Wastewater Treatment Division. As the new Solid Waste Division Director, Rebecca will oversee both day-to-day operations and long-term waste management strategies. She will play a key role in advancing equity and racial justice while fostering collaboration across the division, as well as with our regional partners and labor unions.
Chris Stubbs has stepped in as Acting Solid Waste Division Director to ensure continuity in the division’s work and support a smooth transition.
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WSDOT e-bike rebate program coming April 9
Attention King County employees, Washington state is preparing to launch WE-bike, an instant rebate program that helps Washington residents purchase certain cycling equipment and electric bicycles, also called e-bikes. On April 9, people across the state will be able to apply online for one of these instant rebates. The programs ends the morning of Wednesday, April 23. More than $4 million is available for instant rebates of either $300 or $1,200 per person, depending on income qualifications.
Interested residents can visit the WE-Bike program website ahead of April 9 to check eligibility, learn about qualifying e-bikes and retailers and familiarize themselves with the application process. View the website here: WE-Bike WSDOT E-Bike Rebate Program.
If you have questions about the WSDOT e-bike incentive program or the application process, visit wsdot.wa.gov, email EBikesWSDOT@aptim.com, or call 1-833-909-4222.
For more information about this program and other employee transportation programs, visit kingcounty.gov/ETP.
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Now recruiting! King County Metro Equity Cabinet
Crossposted from Metro Matters
King County Metro needs new members to join our Mobility Equity Cabinet to help us shape our transit policies, plans and programs. We value your thoughts and opinions!
Members of the cabinet will:
- Gain a deep understanding of Metro as an organization, its guiding policies, services, operations and decision making.
- Build and strengthen connections in their communities, learn and share about their community’s history, assets, needs and priorities around transit.
- Shape Metro initiatives and policy updates by collaborating and advising us on key initiatives and policy updates.
We are seeking applicants who live, work or regularly visit King County, or use King County Metro services. Read more.
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DAJD manager supports Little Leaguers at Mariners Opening Day
By Noah Haglund, DAJD Communications Specialist IV
Seattle Central Little League joined the Mariners Opening Day festivities on March 27, having the honor of saying the two most important words in baseball: Play ball!
The league was represented by 70 young people alongside its Coach and President Aaron Parker, who also serves as director of the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention’s (DAJD) Community Corrections Division.
This unforgettable moment before first pitch was a highlight for local players, coaches, and families, as they helped start the Major League Baseball season
Seattle Central Little League is proud to call Garfield Playfield its home field. The league is made up of over 400 baseball and softball players, ranging in age from 4 to 14, who come together to learn, grow, and enjoy the game. Read more.
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Have your say in the Employee Engagement Survey
The Employee Engagement Survey is in full swing and now through April 21 eligible King County employees (all Executive Branch employees, employees in King County Elections, King County Assessor’s Office, and King County Council who have worked at the county for at least three months prior to the survey and are not an intern or on an STT assignment) are encouraged to share their feedback.
Look for an email from kcsurvey@qualtrics-research.com and noreply@qemailserver.com with your custom link to complete the survey. If you did not receive the survey email, please check your email junk or “Other” inbox. If you still cannot find the email, please reach out to your department’s Engagement Champion or contact employeeexperience@kingcounty.gov.
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