‘At the Office” resources now available to employees on new SharePoint page
King County employees now have a new tool to make working in the office easier. The “At the Office” SharePoint page is a comprehensive, one-stop-shop with helpful resources for employees working in a King County building. The page provides tools for all King County employees including those working in a hybrid workspace, new employees, those changing buildings and/or departments, and those looking for a central hub for office resources. The page includes information about reserving conference rooms and County vehicles, submitting facilities fix-it requests, campus safety, “At the Office” best practices, workplace policies, employee support programs, employee transportation options, a video library, and more.
Here is the link to the new “At the Office” SharePoint page. You can also find links to the new page on the Employee Intranet in the “Employee Resources” menu dropdown at the top of the page, and in the “Employee Resources” tile section, halfway down the page. If you have any questions or feedback about the topics on the “At the Office” page, reach out to kcemployees@kingcounty.gov.
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Transit Appreciation Week: Celebrating the people who keep our region moving
Executive Girmay Zahilay and the King County Council officially proclaimed this week, March 22–28, as Transit Appreciation Week.
This is a special time of year to recognize the more than 6,100 Metro employees who work together to get people where they need to go safely and reliably. While transit operators are often the most visible, behind every trip is a network of people planning service, maintaining vehicles, supporting customers, and ensuring operations run smoothly. Please join us in celebrating all the transit workers who keep our region connected.
- Thank your transit operator. Offer a quick “thank you” as you board or exit, submit a driver commendation or send Metro a comment about your transit experience.
- Express gratitude. Take a moment to recognize your Metro colleagues this week, by giving kudos in person or sending virtual gratitude via Teams or email.
- Sharing on social media. You can use this transit-appreciation themed Canva template and post a shout out to Metro employees, use the hashtag #ThanksMetro. Don’t forget to tag Metro on X (Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook!
This week, and every week, we celebrate the people who keep King County moving! Visit the Transit Appreciation page for additional ways to get involved.
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King County Executive Girmay Zahilay Appoints Dr. Susan McLaughlin to Lead King County Department of Community and Human Services
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay recently appointed Dr. Susan McLaughlin to serve as the Director of the King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS). Dr. McLaughlin currently serves as the department’s Acting Director.
Dr. McLaughlin will lead the department tasked with providing affordable homes for people experiencing homelessness, coordinating publicly funded mental health and substance use disorder treatment, promoting youth mental health, stabilizing immigrant and refugees in the region, supporting residents who have intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate fully in community life, and strengthening the human services workforce.
“Dr. Susan McLaughlin is a thoughtful leader who brings deep expertise and a strong commitment to improving the lives of the communities we serve,” said Executive Zahilay. Read more.
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Executive Zahilay shares February video update
Out in the field. Listening. Learning. Taking action. From meeting youth and healthcare workers to expanding transit and supporting flood response. Last month was all about showing up for our communities and building a stronger King County together. Click the video below for Executive Zahilay’s latest Executive Update!
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New discounts available to Paramout Theatre, Seattle Opera, Kraken games, and Summit at Snoqualmie
Paramount Theatre: Employees can now take advantage of discounts to multiple performances at the Paramount Theatre, including current shows such as Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera, as well as upcoming shows from the 2026-2027 season, including Harry Potter, Beauty and the Beast, and others. Discounted tickets for the 2026-2027 season will be available starting March 23 at 10 a.m. Purchase tickets here.
Seattle Opera: The Seattle Opera has also provided a 20% discount for its upcoming show, Carmen, running May 2-17. Purchase tickets here, using promo code KING20.
Seattle Kraken hockey: Additional discounted games in April are now available for King County employees to attend. Purchase tickets here.
- Thursday, April 2: Seattle vs Utah Mammoth
- Saturday, April 4: Seattle vs Chicago Blackhawks
- Thursday, April 9: Seattle vs Vegas Knights
Summit at Snoqualmie: Employees can also get up to 20% off advanced lift ticket reservations when purchased online. Purchase tickets here, using code 26Smt4lH54. For help, click here.
See all available discounts on the Employee Discount intranet page.
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New reporting and performance-monitoring tool now available
Crossposted from the DES Express
Employees and managers alike now have access to critical reports and data the Department of Executive Services (DES) Director’s Office uses for strategic planning, assessment and management. Robby White, Data and Analytics Manager for DES, created the online set of department-wide reports as a window into the department’s data analytics.
“To me it’s part of accountability,” said White, who recently was selected into the career service position after serving in it as a special duty assignment for nearly a year. “Something like this is intended to create a better sense of department-wide identity – how does your work fit into the bigger picture?” Read more.
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DCHS strengthens oversight and accountability with new policies and improvements
Crossposted from Cultivating Connections
By Dr. Susan McLaughlin, Acting Director of DCHS
In 2020, the department’s priority was clear: Get resources to the community quickly and provide relief throughout the health emergency and into recovery. The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) moved fast to deliver critical funding—from rental assistance to isolation and quarantine facilities—across the region when it mattered most. DCHS expanded partnerships with smaller, community-based organizations—trusted groups with deep roots in the neighborhoods they serve and a proven ability to connect people to the services they need. Read more.
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King County drug court marks major milestone at graduation ceremony
Crossposted from the Seattle Times
Four men accepted graduation certificates, commemorative coins, and orders dismissing their criminal cases at a Wednesday celebration marking their completion of the rigorous, five-phase King County Drug Diversion Court program.
Their success represents a significant milestone for the therapeutic court that has now graduated over 3,000 participants since its inception in 1994.
“Welcome to one of the most joyful days we have here in King County Superior Court,” said
Judge Michael Scott, who began his two-year rotation presiding over the court in January. Read more.
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Career Cards: Learn what it’s like to be on King County’s environmental science team
Many people are surprised to learn that King County has an entire team of scientists working behind the scenes to understand and protect our environment. In fact, the Science Section has nearly 50 dedicated professionals working in, for, and with communities throughout our region!
Genuine connections and diverse perspectives make our work better, but if other people don’t know who we are or what we do, how can we forge relationships, welcome new views, and respond to community needs and concerns? If local students don’t know jobs like ours even exist, are we losing the opportunity to inspire a whole generation of homegrown scientists? Read more.
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Executive Zahilay commits to regional collaboration and problem-solving in the face of Sound Transit’s long-term fiscal challenges
Recently, King County Executive and Sound Transit Board Member Girmay Zahilay released the following statement on the Sound Transit’s Board of Director’s retreat and conversations about the Enterprise Initiative. The Enterprise Initiative is an agencywide effort to ensure that project delivery and operations are affordable going forward while delivering on the objectives of the voter-approved Sound Transit 3 (ST3) plan. Sound Transit currently faces a $34.5 billion shortfall over the next 20 years. Read more.
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