Crossposted from Cultivating Connections King County Executive Dow Constantine announced $26 million in funding for nine affordable housing developments that will generate 848 new homes, 66 renovated rental units, and 25 new home ownership units across King County over the next five years. The investments prioritize affordable housing for people with the lowest incomes, people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and locations close to public transit. King County’s Housing Finance Program (HFP) – managed by the Department of Community and Human Services through its Housing and Community Development division – invests in affordable housing development and preservation throughout the… Read More

On Tuesday, Jan. 14, King County employees and community members came together to honor our nation’s foremost human rights leader and King County’s namesake, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The annual celebration was at the Ikea Performing Arts Center in Renton. The celebration focused on the theme Dedication to Community, and the accompanying quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: “All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence. Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” The program featured… Read More

King County offices are closed on Monday, Jan. 20 to observe the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. All offices will be back to normal schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Click here for Metro Transit holiday bus schedules. If you have questions about your holiday schedule, please speak to your supervisor. Have a safe and healthy holiday.

 King County employees and community members are invited to join in honoring our nation’s foremost human rights leader and King County’s namesake, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The annual celebration is Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 at 6 p.m. at the Ikea Performing Arts Center in Renton. Tickets are free. RSVP for the event at this link. The theme for the 2025 Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration is Dedication to Community, and the accompanying quote is “All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking… Read More

The 2025 MLK Jr. calendar, designed by artist Barbara Earl Thomas, is now available for King County employees to order. All orders will need to be submitted via the order form by Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. Listed below are the guidelines for submitting orders: Only one order per section is allowed. Please identify one person in your section/department to coordinate and submit your order. Minimum order is 50 calendars and increased in increments of 50 (50, 100, 150, 200, etc.). We will not be accepting individual orders and you will need to coordinate with your… Read More

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

Veterans Day is coming up and the Employee Giving Program would like to thank the people that have served. Veterans Day recognizes all veterans, living and deceased, for their bravery, commitment, and selflessness. It is a time for reflection, gratitude, and appreciation for those that have served in times of war and peace. In celebration of Veterans Day here are some EGP nonprofits that specialize in veterans services – to see the full list and discover more search online or PDF by service category. Read more. Pledge or renew here by Nov. 22.

Most King County offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11. Due to the nature of our work, some services will continue as normal while others will operate on a reduced schedule. On Nov. 11, Metro Transit buses will operate on weekday schedules. If you have any questions about your schedule for Nov. 11, please talk to your supervisor. Veterans Day is our opportunity to thank our veterans for their service to our nation, and the contributions that they continue to bring to our communities. Services will return to… Read More