Join us Nov. 8 to honor employees who serve in Guard and Reserve
King County has approximately 90 employees who currently serve in the National Guard or Reserve. This event will recognize them for their service to our country and present them with a “challenge coin” in appreciation. Register and read more here. Thursday, November 8, from noon to 1 p.m., Chinook Building, 401 Fifth Ave., Room 121/123
Pet of the Week: Keyla
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC This happy girl is Keyla, our Pet of the Week! She’s an eight-year-old pittie who is very affectionate and would love to spend time cuddling with you! Despite her size, Keyla thinks of herself as a lapdog, and will gladly curl up in your lap for a nap. She’s an expert snuggler! Read more
Exec visits Elections employees on Election Day
King County Executive Dow Constantine visited King County Elections headquarters in Renton on Election Day as the staff counted ballots. This is the first General Election since he and Director Julie Wise made it possible for King County voters to return ballots without having to pay for postage.
King County Veterans Court celebrates Veterans Day and court graduates, Nov. 8
Regional Veterans Court will be holding a celebration of all veterans and a graduation for those successfully completing the court program on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 1 p.m. at the King County Courthouse (Courtroom E-326). Regional Veterans Court is a specialized track within King County District Court that connects veterans in the justice system to health and behavioral health treatment, housing and other services they may need to re-stabilize their lives. The Court helps veterans stay out of further involvement in the justice system, and reduces the use of jails and… Read More
King County Drug Court serves as international model
King County Superior Court’s Drug Court is an international model, and recently had two international visits to capture what Superior Court is doing right to help manage the opioid epidemic. On Monday, the U.S. State Department sponsored a high-level delegation from Haiti. Visitors spent several hours speaking with Drug Court Supervisor Mary Taylor and Judge Dean Lum about how it works and the success rate. On Tuesday, French journalist Romain Bolzinger from the French version of 60 Minutes captured how drug court impacts just one person as he followed a participant through the process. He… Read More
Behavioral Health Legislative Forum: A community conversation about mental health and substance use recovery, Nov. 8
Are you interested in learning more about funding and services for mental health and substance use disorders? Come to the 2018 Behavioral Health Legislative Forum at Seattle Center on November 8. Thursday, November 8, 6-8:30 p.m. Program begins at 7 p.m. Seattle Center Exhibition Hall – 301 Mercer St, Seattle The forum will include: Opportunities to meet with legislators before the program Remarks by King County Executive Dow Constantine and King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg King County’s proposed 2019 behavioral health legislative priorities Compelling personal stories from individuals in recovery Legislative Round Table Interpretation available… Read More
“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
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