Dog adoption for $50 in March
Cross-posted from Tails from RASKC Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) has a full house – all aces, no jokers – and that means a dog-gone good deal for you. During the month of March, you can ante up just $50 to adopt an adult dog – a savings of 50% or more off the regular adoption fee. Read more.
Animal Control Officers juggle many responsibilities
Cross-posted from Executive Services Express Being an Animal Control Officer (ACO) involves much more than chasing loose animals. “There’s a lot more that we do and that we’re exposed to that the average citizen does not think about,” said Sam Moore, an ACO at Regional Animal Services of King County. Read more.
Washington State Spring Fair discounts
The Washington State Spring Fair features all the usual carnival favorites like great entertainment, yummy food, wild rides, adorable animals, and more. The Fair will take place April 13-16 and April 20-23 in Puyallup Click here for more information and discounted tickets, or go to TheFair.com/corporate. See all available discounts on the Employee Discount webpage.
March 13–19 is Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, and organizations with the opportunity to recognize the many talents and advantages of being neurodivergent, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual. To learn about how you can support people with neurodiverse conditions at home, at work, and in your community, visit https://www.neurodiversityweek.com.
New Loop Truck Shop improves drive time for cross-state biosolids delivery
Cross-posted from Clean Water Stories There are limits, including federal limits, on how much can be asked of drivers – a maximum of 11 hours drive time to be precise. So, King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) came up with a solution for Loop drivers. It closed down Loop’s vehicle operations center at a site near SeaTac and moved the roadshow to a newly built site on County-owned property in North Bend. Trucks embarking from this facility save valuable time by not having to navigate the Seattle traffic to head east on I-90…. Read More
Celebrating Black Women at Metro
Cross-posted from Metro Matters Metro understands that to become anti-racist and pro-equity, our celebration of Black History Month must be centered on the experiences of those who continue to push us to model and champion our values. This year, Metro is celebrating Black women at Metro and the difference they make in operations by sharing their stories of hope, perseverance, and resilience. Read more.
Wastewater becomes a resource for growing food with help from a treatment plant
Cross-posted from Clean Water Stories CitySoil Farm was started in 2008 as a demonstration site to show the benefits of turning wastewater into valuable resources such as recycled water and biosolids that can be used as fertilizer. After 12 years, it has become a 1.5-acre city farm that not only produces food for the community, but also has outdoor classrooms, an orchard, and multiple learning spaces. Read more.
State Paid Leave benefits assists military family members
The King County Veterans and Military Affinity Group (VMAG) would like to remind all County employees who are family members of Active Duty, Guard, or Reserve members, that the Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program is available to assist you when the stressors of deployment arise. The PFML program allows up to 12 weeks of paid leave to prepare for a family member’s pre- and post-deployment, or to manage childcare issues related to a deployment. This benefit may be useful if you have exhausted your accrued leaves. For eligibility information and… Read More
DNRP: Celebrating Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, Art Hendricks, the Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Manager for the Department of Natural Resources and Parks, was asked to curate a list of resources that employees and the community can access to deepen our knowledge and awareness of Black history. “I encourage you to intentionally learn, discuss, and honor the contributions of African Americans,” stated Hendricks. “Most important, honoring Black History Month is an opportunity to create a sense of community and belonging within our workplace, King County, and across the country.” Read more.
Have an idea to improve language access services? Your department may be eligible for a grant.
King County’s Office of Equity, Racial and Social Justice has grant funds available for qualifying language access projects and programs. The goal of this funding is to assist departments with implementing their Language Access Plans and ensuring meaningful access for persons with disabilities or who speak languages other than English. Eligible proposals must address language access needs or gaps related to COVID-19 and its impacts. Your department or agency is encouraged to apply. If you have an idea, reach out to your Language Access Liaison to discuss potential programs or projects that may be eligible… Read More
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