Video of Executive Dow Constantine at King County’s 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
King County Executive Dow Constantine delivers the keynote address during King County’s 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at The Sanctuary in downtown Seattle. Click here to read a full transcript of the Executive’s prepared remarks. View the entire King County 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration below.
Construction on Water Taxi’s future home hits milestone, on track for fall 2018 completion
Crossposted from the Captain’s Blog This year will be a big one for King County Water Taxi as we inch closer toward operating out of a new, weather-protected facility on the Seattle waterfront. But first things first – we need to build it. Our contractor reached a milestone last month when they installed the final pile under our future passenger-only ferry terminal on the south end of Colman Dock (check out these photos of the work). While the Washington State Department of Transportation will continue installing piles under other portions of Colman Dock as… Read More
Reminder: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, January 11
King County employees are invited to attend the annual King County Martin Luther King Jr. event from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. this Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the Sanctuary, located at 811 5th Ave. in downtown Seattle. Many employees in downtown Seattle work within walking distance of the event venue, and we encourage you to walk or take public transit. The building has an ADA accessible entrance on 5th Ave. and an attendant will be standing by to offer assistance to anyone who should require it. We encourage employees coming from outside downtown Seattle to… Read More
Spotlighting the Civil Rights Program during MLK celebration week
Fulfilling the dream of King County’s namesake is the focus of the office of Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) and its Civil Rights Program. Matthew Butler is the Civil Rights Program manager here in Martin Luther King County. “Being the Civil Rights Program manager in the county named after our country’s most prominent Civil Rights leader is an honor that means a lot to me and that I take great pride in,” Matthew said. The Civil Rights Program is one resource for County employees who feel they have been discriminated against based on race,… Read More
Michael Bennett – Real man, real mentor, real inspiration
This article is shared from the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention’s In Depth column and is featured courtesy of Linda Robson, Communications Specialist with the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention. Moments with the Seattle Seahawks star at Juvenile Detention that ESPN didn’t show There’s no doubt that two-time Pro Bowl Defensive End Michael Bennett is larger than life when he’s suited up and crushing opponents at CenturyLink Field. But Bennett looms larger than life off the field, too, even when he’s not wearing the imposing helmet and pads or the giant… Read More
2017 brings a bond rating boost, lower costs for vital infrastructure
Crossposted from Clean Water Stories Operating a regional wastewater utility requires more than a dedicated workforce and highly specialized equipment. It also takes money, especially when it comes to funding new facilities to make sure our system keeps pace with population growth. Just like you might borrow money to invest in a new home, or remodel a kitchen, we borrow money to build new facilities, or to upgrade or expand our system, by issuing bonds. Read more at Clean Water Stories
Sing-a-long: “These are a few of our public health things”
Crossposted from Public Health Insider Smileys on restaurants and signage on clinics Saying “you’re welcome” to all who come in it Kicking off Best Starts with com-mun-ities These are a few 2017 things! Spray parks and hygiene and tales made of doodles Noro in oysters And phthalates in noodles Wild bats that fly and may carry rabies These are a few 2017 things! Read more at Public Health Insider
Chief deputy of King County Sheriff’s Office featured in national magazine
Chief deputy Jim Pugel is featured in a recent article by the Pew Charitable Trusts entitled Law Enforcement Veteran Offers New Perspective on Policing. “I was taught to catch the bad guys and put them in jail and then go out and do it all over again.” The article discusses criminal justice reform, recidivism rates, the LEAD program here in King County and how real-world consequences changed Jim’s thinking about crime and punishment. Read more at the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Make the holidays safer for your pet
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC The holidays are a fun and festive time for everyone, including our pets. However, that good cheer could be ruined if your cat or dog ends up sick, missing, or worse. To help keep this the most wonderful time of the year, Regional Animal Services is pleased to offer the following tips adapted from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Keep people food away from your pet, especially candy and chocolate, and ask your holiday guests to do the same. If you suspect your dog or cat has gotten… Read More
Medical Examiner’s Report: What we learned from those we lost in 2016
Crossposted from Public Health Insider Last year, 14,373 people died in King County. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office (MEO) investigated those deaths that were sudden, unexpected or unnatural – 2,494* in total. But, the count of life lost is more than a number. By tracking and analyzing different manners of death as well as trends in homicides, traffic fatalities, and drug overdose deaths, we are able to develop preventative measures and learn about emerging issues. Here are some key findings from 2016, as illustrated in the MEO’s recently published annual report, and… Read More
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