Celebrating Pride and the fight for equality
A message from King County Executive Girmay Zahilay Team, Sunday, I joined hundreds of King County employees, families, friends, and even a few pets to march together in solidarity, unity, and celebration at the Seattle Pride Parade. Pride celebrates a rich history of resistance, courage, and joy. It grew from the fight for basic rights and dignity, led by people, particularly Black Trans women, who refused to accept invisibility or inequality. Their activism laid the foundation for the freedoms and recognition the LGBTQIA+ community continues to pursue today. From the bold acts… Read More
Celebrate at the Seattle Pride Parade and travel with Metro!
Crossposted from Metro Matters The Seattle Pride Parade is back and more fabulous than ever on Sunday, June 28, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to attend to honor our LGBTQIA+ community—and have a lot of fun. It’s likewise a meaningful moment to observe the ongoing work to advance equity, dignity and support for LGBTQIA+ people. We’re encouraging everyone to plan ahead and ride transit if they are traveling to or around downtown Seattle to ease their trips. Read more.
The King County Water Taxi is inviting everyone to “Make it a Boat Day” this summer
Crossposted from the Captain’s Blog On a warm June day, with music pulsing in the background, hundreds of people came to the King County Water Taxi terminal at Pier 50 in downtown Seattle for a celebration. They came down to the water on Friday, June 12 at the encouragement of the Water Taxi to “Make it a Boat Day” and take advantage of the opportunities that are available by sailing the Salish Sea. The M/V Doc Maynard sailed to the pier sporting new colors for the summer. The special wrap is in… Read More
This summer, Trailhead Direct just might be the easiest way to reach your favorite trails
Crossposted from Public Health Insider This summer is shaping up to be one of the busiest King County has seen in years. With major freeway construction underway and World Cup visitors expected to bring heavier traffic across the region, getting to your favorite trailheads may take longer than usual. For people looking to enjoy the outdoors without the stress of congestion, parking, or long delays, Trailhead Direct offers a simple, car free way to reach some of our most popular hikes. Read more.
King County Metro teams up to strengthen community, cultural connections during Seattle’s soccer summer
Crossposted from Metro Matters Smiles so big they fill the room. Connections so strong they last generations. As the region welcomes the world to Seattle’s soccer summer, community groups are teaming up with King County Metro to promote positive change and relationships that will last beyond the tournament events. This effort is called our Inclusivity Initiative, and through this work Metro aims to demonstrate that excellence in transit operations and deep commitment to community fairness are inseparable elements of true public service. Metro has convened conversations with community organizations and created a… Read More
Take care working outdoors during hot weather
Warm weather is here, and employees and supervisors are reminded to take care of themselves and one another as temperatures rise. Some of our work needs to be performed outdoors, and in extreme heat, Executive Branch departments should evaluate planned field work to determine if this work can be postponed to when temperatures are cooler, where possible. If work must be performed, departments should attempt to adapt schedules wherever possible so work can be performed in the morning. Please see the following advice and tips to help stay safe in the heat. Note… Read More
Executive Zahilay recognizes Juneteenth, a day that carries both celebration and weight
On Friday, June 19, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay emailed all County employees in recognition of Juneteenth, its history and legacy. “For me, Juneteenth is a reminder that the pursuit of freedom, opportunity, and justice for African Americans did not end in 1865,” Executive Zahilay wrote in his email. “Today, we honor the generations of African Americans who continued that pursuit long after June 19, 1865. People who organized, advocated, worshipped, taught, created, mentored, served, and led in their communities in the face of relentless resistance.” Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when… Read More
Take the KCIA Community Outreach Survey
At King County International Airport-Boeing Field (KCIA), we are always looking for ways to improve our outreach and better connect with the communities we serve. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us understand what is working well and where we can improve. We invite you to take a few minutes to complete our Community Outreach Survey. Your responses will help guide our efforts to improve communication, engagement opportunities, and access to resources and programs at KCIA. This survey is voluntary and anonymous. You can complete the survey here. Please share your input by July… Read More
Summer safety tips for pets
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC Summer-like temperatures have arrived in the Puget Sound region. Be sure to keep yourself and your pets safe from the heat with these tips. Animals cannot sweat like humans, and they are vulnerable to overheating quickly, especially when the temperature rises above 80 degrees. Be sure your pets are ready for the summer heat with these safety tips: Be sure to provide plenty of fresh, cool water to pets, and shade from the sun. Though pets still need exercise during warm weather, take extra care when exercising… Read More
How to help someone in a behavioral health crisis in King County
Crossposted from Cultivating Connections When we see someone experiencing a mental health, drug or alcohol related crisis in public, we want to help and often hear from residents and local businesses asking us who they can call. With summer and World Cup kicking off this week, we wanted to share some tips for locals to know from a training hosted earlier this month by the Department of Community and Human Services’ Dr. Matt Goldman and Kelly Tongg, LICSW. Tips to help someone in a crisis: Anyone can call or text 988 to help themselves or to… Read More
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