The community that farms together, stays together
Crossposted from Clean Water Stories Hidden on the South Treatment Plant lies a small oasis known as the CitySoil Farm. This pleasant surprise comes as a vast scenic change from the surrounding industrial area and brings a different sense of life to the plant. Located on a previously unused 1.5 acre plot, the CitySoil Farm has transformed the vacant space into urban agriculture that is dedicated to environmental education and sustainable farming. Through this teaching farm, King County and its non-profit partners hope to see a future where environmental education can lead to an… Read More
The importance of STEM
KCIT Chief Information Officer Tanya Hannah delivered a baccalaureate address July 25 to graduates and students attending Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church in Seattle. Hannah urged the young people to consider careers in STEM fields, noting that artists, geographers and writers can combine technology with their passions for well-paying, absorbing careers. “It’s all part of STEM. STEM careers offer fun, compelling, important work,” Hannah said. “It’s work that pays well. It’s work that can change the world. And it’s time people of color take their rightful place at the technology table to help… Read More
King County District Court Community Court Program
King County Community Court seeks to go beyond punitive actions to identify and address the underlying challenges of court participants that may contribute to further criminal activity. The hearings are held at Redmond Library instead of a traditional courtroom. This setting is less intimidating and allows the judge to be seated at eye-level with those being spoken with. The court addresses things like theft, shoplifting, trespassing, and other low-level offenses. Traditionally punitive action is taken against crimes like these, which don’t address why the crime is happening. In this courtroom members have… Read More
Her passion now: Preparing nurses to build resilience in our community
Crossposted from Public Health Insider This article was originally posted on campaignforaction.org. As the chief nursing officer at Public Health Seattle-King County, Washington, Dorene Hersh, MSN, RN, is responsible for clinical practice oversight for over 350 public health nurses employed in management, supervisory, advanced practice, field nursing, ambulatory care, and correctional health roles. She is a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Public Health Nurse Leader and Culture of Health Breakthrough Leader in Nursing. Why did you decide to become a nurse? I became a nurse by accident, literally. In the summer of my… Read More
Stop Noxious Weeds, by Land and by Seeds!
Crossposted from Noxious Weeds Blog Noxious weeds are sneaky. Each one has its trick for taking over: many spread by seed, while others use stem and root fragments, underground rhizomes, or aboveground runners. Anytime you’re out around a noxious weed, make sure you know how it reproduces, and don’t let it use you to invade! One of the main methods of weed dispersal is via seeds and other propagules that latch onto boots, pant legs, pet fur, tires, and other moving objects. Some, like the infamous garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata), are really… Read More
Meet Tammy Klein, 7-time champion of the ‘Metroadeo’
Crossposted from Metro Matters By Scott Gutierrez Ask Tammy Klein what she enjoys most about her job at King County Metro and she lists three things: her customers, her coworkers, and getting to drive a bus. This veteran driver can sure handle a 40-foot coach. She’s a seven-time champion of the “Metroadeo,” the annual transit Olympics for some of Metro’s most skilled drivers. Klein is the first and only woman to win the competition, and in June, claimed her third consecutive title in three years. She will represent Metro at the Washington… Read More
Pet of the Week: Slinky
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC She’s fun for a girl or a boy – she’s Slinky, our Pet of the Week! This young black cat is spirited, with a fun-loving personality – so she’s one of our “Rambunctious Red” personalities. Slinky is friendly and, though she’s shy, she can be vocal! Slinky can get a little overstimulated with petting, but she is affectionate and loves getting attention. Because of her shy nature and sensitivity to handling, a quiet, low-traffic home with a cat-savvy family would be ideal. Slinky would thrive as the… Read More
Movies@Marymoor adds ‘The Lion King’ to summer movie schedule, Aug. 15
The BECU Outdoor Movies@Marymoor has made a change to their 2018 movie schedule. The Aug. 15 planned screening of Ferdinand has been replaced by Disney favorite The Lion King. The rest of the schedule remains the same with all events offering entertainment, trivia, food trucks and vendors. All events are “bring your own seating,” dog friendly and smoke free. Admission is $5 per person cash or $6 credit, with kids age 5 and under free. Seating opens at 6:30 p.m., and movies begin at dusk. Parking is $5 per vehicle. For more… Read More
A new front for public defense: Helping clients address collateral consequences of criminal involvement
Crossposted from For the Defense By Leslie Brown, King County Department of Public Defense It’s not what public defenders normally do: Stop an eviction. Keep a kid in school. Help someone hang on to a job. But thanks to a pilot project funded by the City of Seattle, three lawyers for the King County Department of Public Defense are working every day on just these kinds of matters: They’re representing public defense clients who are facing the civil consequences of a criminal conviction or arrest – the often unseen upshot of criminal justice… Read More
Food, games, music and more now at City Hall Park
In an effort to create a welcoming space neighbors and nearby employees can enjoy, City Hall Park, next to the Courthouse Building, will be full of games, music, outdoor furniture and a food truck through the end of September. Evaluation of this pilot program in the park will occur in the fall and continuation thereafter will be determined. Programs and daily activities in the park are always weather dependent. Food trucks will operate daily, Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and be sure to check the schedule to see who is… Read More
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