Three Emmy Award nominations for videos produced by DNRP
Crossposted from Keeping King County Green Three videos produced by our staff Multimedia Producer Ken Christensen are nominated for Northwest Regional Emmy Awards. The winners will be announced at the 62nd annual award ceremony June 7 in Seattle. The awards recognize broadcast excellence in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington with government agencies competing against news stations, documentary filmmakers, commercial videographers, professional sports teams, universities, and other public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Read more.
Executive Braddock unveils 200-Day Plan
On Tuesday, Executive Braddock unveiled a 200-Day Plan for positioning the county for continued success while fostering lasting progress. “Thanks to your service, my office has hit the ground running, advancing essential business and preparing for the future,” the Executive said. “My 200-Day Plan sets out how I will lead and what I will focus on as County Executive.” The 200-Day Plan emphasizes delivering results for King County residents through strategic initiatives, safeguarding services, and prioritizing stability. It focuses on crafting a responsible budget, fostering regional collaboration and innovation wherever possible, and… Read More
Winners of the 2024 Best-Run Government Awards
King County Executive Shannon Braddock today announced the winners of 2024 Best-Run Government Awards, which honor exceptional performance, leadership, innovation, and a commitment to equity, efficiency, and effectiveness. In a new video, Executive Braddock revealed the winners of the eight Best-Run Government Awards: five innovation awards – for people, cost, service, climate and environmental stewardship, and equity, racial and social justice – and three leadership awards – for people leaders, individual contributors, and the Fred Jarrett Leadership Excellence Award for senior leaders. “Choosing the winners from the many worthy nominations from Executive… Read More
Take the Wildfire Protection Survey
Crossposted from Unincorporated Area Community News Did you know that May is Wildfire Awareness Month? A wildfire in unincorporated King County could have major impacts. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to prepare for and prevent fires, including reducing flammable material on and around your home, making an emergency plan, following local burn bans and regulations, and signing up for ALERT King County, a regional public information and notification service. Another important thing you can do is take five minutes to complete King County’s 2025 Wildfire Protection Survey, which is… Read More
Smoother rides are ahead as county rolls into its 2025 road resurfacing program
Crossposted from Unincorporated Area Community News When the days warm up and rains retreat, the King County Road Services Division starts working on roads that have grown bumpy and sprouted potholes. In addition to making your drive more pleasant, resurfacing extends the road’s life and reduces maintenance costs. The work kicks off in May and continues through the fall, with schedules carefully planned to minimize disruptions and get the most work done before cool, wet weather returns. Check MyCommute for updates on specific project dates and locations. To learn more and see… Read More
New Community Service Area Civic Connectors group holds inaugural meeting
Crossposted from Unincorporated Area Community News Strong communities rely on engaged people and government working together. That’s why King County’s Department of Local Services is trying out a new Community Service Area Civic Connectors program. Local Services brought together more than 30 people from across unincorporated King County on March 29 for the group’s first meeting at Renton Technical College. The group’s goals are to help members understand how King County government operates, to help make connections and build relationships, and to allow county staff members to engage and collaborate with members… Read More
Executive Braddock proclaims May as Mental Health Month
May is recognized nationally as Mental Health Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to raise awareness, combat stigma, and promote mental health resources. “During this month, we encourage King County employees to educate themselves about mental health conditions and treatment option; challenge stigma by speaking respectfully and inclusively about mental health, seek help if they are struggling with their mental health and encourage others to do the same, and create safe, supportive environments for open conversations about mental health,” said Executive Braddock. ” Read the full proclamation here.
King County Metro’s AANHP video nominated for Emmy
Crossposted from Metro Matters King County Metro was honored with a Northwest Regional Emmy Awards nomination for a video celebrating American Asian Native Hawaiian Pasifika (AANHP) culture. The 10-minute video, created entirely in-house by the transit agency, features Metro employees and artists Vance Sakado, Linh Hoàng, Keiko Budech, and Wan-Lin Tsou. “Our four Metro colleagues created powerful art pieces as part of the AANHP Visibility Project,” said Metro Multimedia Producer Thomas Hawthorne, who directed the Emmy-nominated video. “While their art was selected to be placed in the community—as a bus exterior, at Metro worksites and on downtown bus… Read More
King County making progress on creating over 800 new affordable homes
Since the start of this year, five affordable housing projects have broken ground or opened their doors with funding from King County. The developments will create 841 units of new affordable housing for seniors, veterans, and people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. “King County is focused on building as many affordable homes as we can to drive down costs and make sure everyone — no matter their income or zip code — has a place to call home,” said Executive Shannon Braddock. “As a region, we remain committed to… Read More
Join King County in recognizing Mental Health Month
Each May, King County joins people across the country to recognize Mental Health Month. This year, with so much change and uncertainty in the world, many of us are feeling high levels of stress. Mental Health Month reminds us to pause, acknowledge the stress we are experiencing, and explore resources that can help us support our well-being. Right now, you may be carrying more than usual. Whether it’s the fear of the unknown, changes at work or home, or the weight of trying to hold everything together—I want you to know that… Read More
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