Aerospace manufacturer thinks globally but acts locally to protect Puget Sound waters
Originally published by the King County Wastewater Treatment Division To those who pass by, Skills Inc. may seem like just another grey building tucked behind Auburn’s mile-long dealership row. Inside, the company is quietly making its mark contributing to western Washington’s cluster of innovation in commercial aerospace. The work of manufacturing and finishing wings, landing gear, side panels, and other aerospace parts involves the use of heavy metals and caustic chemicals. While Skills Inc.’s finished products end up all over the world, the company has a responsibility locally to keep Puget Sound… Read More
An Intern to GM: Driving King County Metro’s future
This article by Andrew Binion originally appeared in Seattle University Magazine. Michelle Allison, ’10 MPA, started with the King County Council while working on her degree and 13 years later is leading the largest mass transit agency in the Northwest. Sunday mornings after church in Michelle Allison’s hometown of Homer, Alaska, conversations would invariably shift to an announcement that a neighbor planned to drive the 220 miles to Anchorage—a 10-hour round trip. Stops would be slated for Costco, the hardware store, the auto parts store and the like. “What else do people need?”… Read More
Recognizing Native American Heritage Month
Crossposted from Metro Matters By De’Sean Quinn, King County Metro Assistant General Manager for Strategy and Partnerships As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, I invite you to join me in reflecting on the privilege of living in a region shaped by the deep history and enduring contributions of Native American communities. In Washington state, 29 tribes are part of a network of more than 500 federally recognized tribes across the United States. In King County, we live on the ancestral lands of the Muckleshoot, Snoqualmie, Puyallup, Tulalip, Suquamish, Coast Salish… Read More
Let’s play ball! Improving sports fields in King County
Crossposted from King County Parks From baseball to soccer, lacrosse to cricket, sports fields are an important part of our community. They’re a place to hone new skills, learn the value of working on a team, a place to come together over the love of the game, and an opportunity to exercise and improve mental and physical wellbeing. The 2020-2025 King County Parks Levy has a variety of projects and funds that go to creating and improving existing sports fields on King County Parks properties and in local cities throughout the county. Read more.
Thanksgiving is on its way: Help us “unstuff” our shelter by taking a pet Home for the Holidays!
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC Like many animal shelters across the nation, Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is overwhelmed with dogs and cats. To help ease the shelter space crunch, RASKC is waiving adoption fees for dogs through the end of the year during our “Home for the Holidays” promotion. “Our dog kennels have been consistently at or over capacity all year,” said RASKC assistant operations manager Tim Anderson. “I can’t recall that happening in the last twelve years. So, by waiving adoption fees, we hope we can find a… Read More
Was your property damaged because of the windstorm?
Crossposted from KC Emergency News Report Damage King County Emergency Management wants to know if last week’s windstorm caused you any damages. This information may help Washington request disaster assistance from the state and federal government. If your primary residence or business was damaged by the weather, we’d like to hear from you. Here is the link to report your damages. Property Tax Relief If your property (private and business) has been damaged in this storm, you may qualify for property tax relief. For more information on how to apply, go to Destroyed property… Read More
Happy Thanksgiving to all our employees, their families, and the community
During this national time of thanksgiving, we would like to say how thankful we are for our employees and their dedication to making King County a welcoming community and a great place to live. Your work supporting and serving the 2.27 million people in our region does not go unnoticed. It is you, our employees, who move us forward, make an impact in people’s lives, and deepen our impact on the community. We give a special shout out to the employees who continue to serve King County over the Thanksgiving holiday – bus… Read More
Government records reveal stories of accessibility advocacy
Crossposted from DES Express King County Archives is excited to announce its new online exhibit that sheds light on an aspect of our local history: the development of disability rights and services in King County government. Thanks to funds received from the Washington Digital Heritage Grant, the Archives staff have digitized more than 400 items to bring these important stories to the forefront. The exhibit, Accessibility, Centered: A History of Disability Services in King County, highlights the efforts of disability advocates and showcases important milestones, including the first Washington State Special Olympics in the 1970s,… Read More
Be prepared for windy weather
Strong wind gusts are forecasted in our region this afternoon through Wednesday morning, so please be prepared for potential outages. Here are helpful emergency preparedness resources: How to prepare for a power outage Carbon Monoxide Prevention Emergency Preparedness Make It Through Take Winter By Storm Winter Safety Power outages: If you are teleworking and experience a power outage that affects your ability to effectively work remotely, please contact your supervisor to discuss other options for completing work tasks. These may include taking leave or working from your regular King County worksite. If you… Read More
DAJD recruiters push hiring to record levels in October
Crossposted from the DAJD newsletter The DAJD Recruitment team has continued to power forward, fill vacancies, and break records. After finishing 2023 with a new record of adding 77 Corrections Officers and 31 new Juvenile Detention Officers in just one year, the team elected to push into 2024 with a goal of breaking the records again. By late October, the team has already hired 93 Corrections Officers and 28 Juvenile Detention Officers with two months remaining in 2024. The team has so far brought 143 new staff into DAJD. This includes backfilling… Read More
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