“Who has the best job? I do!”
Chief Administrative Officer Caroline Whalen recently toured King County International Airport, and posted this ‘thank you’ on LinkedIn: “Who has the best job? I do! Today I got a tour of King County International Airport (aka Boeing Field) from the cab of the Crash Truck. Thanks Captain Greg Thomas of the Airport Rescue and Firefighting Unit for showing me around. KCIA joins the department I direct at King County in January and I’m stoked! #kingcountyisagreatplacetowork”
Q&A with Elections translators: Nhien Huynh, Vietnamese
Crossposted from Election Connection We’re highlighting the great work our translators do helping to make our elections and services accessible to every member of the community. Here we sit down for a brief Q&A with Nhien Huynh, our Vietnamese language translator. What is your background and what brought you to working in local government at King County? I was the Student Government Community Service Chair at South Seattle College. That experience taught me the importance of being involved and making a difference in the community. For that reason, I was attracted to working in… Read More
Prepare for winter weather conditions before a storm hits
It’s that time of year again. Fall and winter months typically bring a variety of weather conditions to our region – flooding, freezing temperatures, high winds, snow and ice – that can impact your home, commute, and workplace with little notice. King County Emergency Management urges everyone to take time now to get ready and stay informed. Take action now Your safety, and that of your family, is a top priority. Taking a few steps now to plan ahead will give you peace of mind and help you make good decisions in… Read More
Superior Court CASA Program needs volunteers, open house Nov. 7
If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity that will have an impact on a child’s life, the King County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program is calling your name. The program will be holding an informational open house on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 1401 E. Jefferson, Suite 500 from 10 a.m. to noon. CASA volunteers are the independent voice that judges and others depend on to represent the best interest of children under 12. Currently, there are more than 600 children who need someone to speak for them in court. CASA welcomes all… Read More
Exec discusses Zero Youth Detention on King County Connects
Could there be a time when we no longer need to incarcerate youth? Executive Constantine outlines his plan to help the County reach its goal of Zero Youth Detention in this episode of King County Connects.
From ‘the Jungle’ to a Job: Behavioral Health Supported Employment
The King County Behavioral Health Supported Employment Program serves 800-900 job seekers per year who have chronic mental health and substance use conditions and are getting back to work with the support of the program. This is just one success story, as told by Stephen McLean and supported employment partners at Sound, a King County contracted provider of mental health and substance use disorders. After struggling for years with alcohol addiction, Robert moved back to Seattle in 2016 when his mother died in Arizona. Although he was working day labor in construction, he was only receiving… Read More
Mental Health First Aid: “CPR” for Wellness Support
Have you ever run into a stranger on the street that looked like they may be in crisis? Or do you know a family member or friend who struggles with mental health or substance use conditions? Do you wish you knew more about how to help? The Department of Community and Human Services Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) is implementing a series of “Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Trainings,” a nationally recognized public education campaign to decrease the stigma associated with having a behavioral health condition, such as a mental health… Read More
Reaching out to diverse job seekers at career fair
Teams from around King County, including the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Public Health, Transit, Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Sherriff’s Office, and Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention, spent the day at the recent Pacific NW Public Sector Diversity Career Fair in Renton help build pipelines and networks with job seekers from diverse communities. “It was part community outreach and part straight recruiting,” said Julie Dunn, Employment Manager with Department of Human Resources. “We were asked to participate as one of the sponsors, and they wanted to get a bunch of our… Read More
Pet of the Week: Hershey
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC We have a sweet one for Pet of the Week: meet Hershey! This young girl was brought in by her previous owner because they had too many cats. Hershey can be pretty shy at first, but when she knows that she can trust you she will melt in your arms! Her personality color is “Bashful Blue,” meaning she is a gentle and loving cat who likes to take things slow. Read more at Tails from RASKC
Kudos! Water Taxi receives rave from Seattle Times readers
This piece was featured at the top of the Seattle Times’ Rant and Raves list for October 20, 2018. Kudos to our efficient King County Water Taxi! “RAVE I’ve had many opportunities to interact with the King County Water Taxi crews this year, mostly going to and from Sounders and Mariners games. They are always efficient, polite, and have a great way of making sure everyone gets aboard before taking off — and yet are never late!”
Employee News 