The King County Council will host its annual educational panel discussion for Women’s History Month. The purpose of the event is to bring people together to explore, share and honor women’s history. This year’s theme is Moving forward together! Women educating and inspiring generations, which will be an opportunity to celebrate the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership. Councilmembers will also present the second annual Jeanne Kohl-Welles Women Uplifting Women Award. Tuesday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. King County Chinook Building, Rooms… Read More

Crossposted from Metro Matters ORCA is making the Regional Day Pass fare permanent, creating more affordable and accessible transit for riders across the region. This price change, approved by the ORCA Joint Board, saves money and enhances convenience for customers who use multiple transit services in a single day. Effective March 1, 2025, the new ORCA Regional Day Pass will be available for just $6 for adult riders, and $2 for ORCA LIFT and RRFP senior and disabled cardholders, providing unlimited rides on participating transit services for one day for the cost… Read More

King County Executive Dow Constantine has declared March as Women’s History Month in King County. He urges all county residents to honor the contributions by women to their families, workplaces, and communities. He also acknowledges the importance of this year’s theme. “The National Women’s History Alliance chose the 2025 theme “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations” to celebrate the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership,” he said. View the official proclamation here.

Crossposted from Metro Matters By Tamar Zere, Metro Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Manager As we near the end of Black History Month, I want to take a moment to reflect on and honor the profound impact, influence and achievements of African Americans whose contributions have shaped the course of American history and continue to drive the ongoing fight for justice and equity. Each year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), founded by historian Carter G. Woodson, selects the Black History Month theme to spotlight essential aspects of Black… Read More

Various groups and communities have been targeted by executive orders and policy directives recently issued by the federal administration. Guided by our values and True North, King County will continue to provide county services and programs that support all communities and all people, including immigrants and refugees, women, transgender people, LGBTQ+ people, people of all racial identities, people with disabilities, and people of every religion, or of no religion. We are steadfast in our commitment to our employees. There are many services and resources offered by King County and organizations in the community… Read More

Crossposted from Cultivating Connections Making a living from farming is no easy undertaking. Gaining capital to enter the agricultural sector, accessing infrastructure for growing and producing, and navigating competitive markets are some of many challenges that farmers face. For BIPOC farmers and growers in particular, these challenges are compounded by the added layer of an enduring history of racial and social marginalization. The Black Farmers Index was created to increase the visibility of Black farmers that lack the exposure to sell or distribute their food. Read more.

This month, we celebrate the rich cultural heritage and enduring contributions of African American and Black leaders, innovators, and changemakers in our region and beyond. In honor of Black History Month, the Office of Equity, Racial, and Social Justice is hosting “The Unspoken Truths,“ a traveling museum curated by Delbert Richardson. All King County employees are invited to visit the powerful exhibit which explores American history, culture, and contributions, fostering reflection, dialogue, and learning.  You can visit the exhibit on the 13th floor of the Chinook Building during the first two weeks of February…. Read More

Crossposted from Metro Matters At King County Metro, we occasionally receive questions related to our handling of personal information and whether we coordinate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on immigration-related matters. Metro, ORCA, Sound Transit, and other ORCA transit agencies do not share customers’ personal information with ICE or the TSA. This includes—but is not limited to—information shared while acquiring or updating an ORCA card, other transit pass or transit fare; and information provided to a fare inspector, transit customer service staff member, transit police officer,… Read More