King County announces major workforce investment after new findings show federal funding cuts, cost of living threaten nonprofit sector
Crossposted from Cultivating Connections King County Executive Shannon Braddock announced recently that the county will invest up to $25 million through 2026 to support nonprofit human service providers and workers with higher wages, cost-of-living subsidies, improved benefits, hiring and retention bonuses, professional development, and more. Recent findings from King County’s Nonprofit Wage & Benefit Survey and Nonprofit Employee Engagement Survey show how reductions in federal funding, rising cost of living, economic uncertainty, declining individual donations, volunteer shortages, and other factors are threatening the sector’s viability. This investment is made possible through the voter-approved Veterans, Seniors, and… Read More
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Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about domestic violence, signs of abuse, and how we can stop it. Domestic violence can take many forms, including physical, emotional, psychological, and financial abuse. It does not discriminate by age, gender, background, or profession. It can impact our coworkers, our neighbors, and our loved ones. The statistics remind us why awareness matters: Nearly 3 in 10 women and 1 in 10 men have experienced domestic violence and reported it. On average, 24 people per minute in the United States are physically… Read More
Out of the courtroom: Judges and lawyers take civics to the people
Crossposted from Medium A new program aims to cut through myths and misunderstandings about the justice system and spark conversations about justice, government, and our shared civic responsibilities. Judges and lawyers across King County are fanning out to community groups, schools, and clubs to deliver presentations that cut through myths and misunderstandings about the justice system and its role in the three branches of government. Sponsored by the King County Bar Association (KCBA), the effort is called the Civics Stewardship Program. “This program is about meeting people where they are, outside the courtroom,… Read More
King County Metro ridership growth second highest among nation’s largest transit agencies
Crossposted from Metro Matters Marking ongoing positive ridership growth, King County Metro posted a silver medal win among the 10 largest transit agencies nationwide. Metro had an estimated 63 million boardings this year through Aug. 31, which is increase and 4.5 million higher than the same time last year. Comparing Aug. 2024 and 2025, we’re seeing about 5,000 more morning boardings, 6,600 more midday boardings and 9,500 more afternoon boardings on an average weekday. A regional rising star is the RapidRide G Line. Although the new line only just celebrated its one-year anniversary,… Read More
What keeps us going when the weeds keep growing
Crossposted from the Noxious Weeds Blog “What do you say when the [Noxious Weed] work feels futile?” This was a question that came to us earlier this season from Andrew Munson, a Noxious Weed coordinator over in San Juan County. It wasn’t a rhetorical question — he was genuinely wondering how other weed professionals handle the hard stuff: the Sisyphean [no end in sight] reputation of Noxious Weed control, the thankless days, the public skepticism, the physical toll, the moments that make you ask what’s the point? We felt it. Because we’ve… Read More
King County launches new Stop Hate Hotline
Recently, King County Executive Shannon Braddock, in partnership with King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn and non-profit Crisis Connections, announced the launch of the new Stop Hate Hotline, marking a significant milestone in the county’s efforts to combat hate crimes and support affected communities. The hotline can be reached at 833-786-7481 or 833-STOP-H81. “The launch of the Stop Hate Hotline represents King County’s unwavering commitment to creating a community where every resident feels safe, valued, and protected from hate and bias. This hotline provides crime victims and survivors support, resources, and assistance in reporting… Read More
Celebrate World Animal Day and Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Give back through the Annual Giving Drive!
October is a special time to honor our furry, feathered, floating, and four-legged friends. World Animal Day was on Oct. 4, which shines a global spotlight on animal welfare, reminding us of the joy and companionship animals bring. You can see all animals awaiting adoption at the Regional Animal Shelter of King County here. It’s also Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, a chance to support the thousands of dogs waiting for loving homes. Through the Annual Giving Drive, you can donate to nonprofits that rescue, shelter, and care for animals in need. Whether you’re… Read More
Don’t leave history behind: Celebrate Archives Month
October is Archives Month, and King County Archives wants you to celebrate with us. We’re offering county staff tours of our beautiful space, including the areas where we store and preserve historically significant county government records. What is Archives Month? Many people don’t realize that the historical county government records at King County Archives are publicly accessible. Archives Month is a reminder to explore and make use of them. Preserving government records is essential for promoting democracy and government transparency. Read more.
Don’t be caught off guard: Possible flooding risk early in the King County flood season
Crossposted from Keeping King County Green Seasonal weather predictions for this fall and winter predict a pattern similar to last year, including, an enhanced risk of snow and possible flooding early in the season, followed by neutral conditions later in winter and early spring. No matter what seasonal forecasts call for, the fact remains that flooding is the most common natural disaster in King County. If you live, work, play, or commute through King County, don’t be caught off guard – just a few inches of floodwater can cause damage to your… Read More
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