International survey: How’s your bus service?
Crossposted from Metro Matters Sixteen transit agencies from around the world, including King County Metro, are conducting a bus service customer satisfaction survey. These agencies will compare the results of the surveys to help us learn from each other and work toward giving you even better transit service. The survey is open until Sunday, May 10. We would like to hear your thoughts about King County Metro’s bus service. We are interested in your thoughts on current service, whether you ride frequently, occasionally, or even if you hardly ever ride. Your personal details and responses… Read More
DES expands commitment to climate action
Crossposted from the DES Express With the reorganization of the Executive’s Office and the formal establishment of the Harborview Construction and Infrastructure Division (HCID) earlier this year, the Department of Executive Services (DES) expands its commitment to climate action. DES is among several key agencies in King County leading climate work, along with Metro, the Department of Natural Resources and Parks, and others. “We are well-positioned for this critical work,” said Lorraine Patterson-Harris, DES Director. “Most of our divisions are involved and bring strong leadership and expertise.” Read more. Pictured: Fleet Services’ Sina… Read More
Full speed ahead: How the Crisis Care Centers Levy is unlocking free, 24/7 mental health support for King County
Crossposted from Cultivating Connections Thanks to the voter-approved Crisis Care Centers (CCC) Levy, King County is expanding its services that offer immediate mental health and substance use care for people in a moment of crisis, including: Someone to Call (988) Someone to Respond In-Person (Mobile Response Crisis Teams) Somewhere to Go (Crisis Care Centers) Someone to Follow-Up (Post-Crisis Follow-Up Teams) Less than two years into implementing the CCC Levy, teams across the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS), our provider network, and communities have come together to be in community and make major… Read More
April is Arab American Heritage Month
Crossposted from the DES Express Started by the Arab American Foundation and Arab America, Arab American heritage month has been celebrated since 2017. It was first federally recognized under President Joe Biden in 2021 after resolutions were introduced by Congressional Representatives Rashida Talib and Debbie Dingell in 2019. The month celebrates the presence and contributions of Arab Americans in the United States to science, the arts, humanities, and social justice. There are approximately 3.5 million Arab Americans in the United States, however it can be hard to have exact numbers since there is no specific… Read More
KCIT Network Services has heart!
Return to Office is before us and February was National Heart Month. With these two facts in hand, the KCIT Network Services team flexed their “King County Cares” muscles. Realizing that they would all be in the office more frequently and that heart disease is the leading killer among men and women, the network team decided to increase the number of CPR-certified employees on their team. Over February and March, 12 employees volunteered to be first responders. Jesse Mock, Greg McDonald, Lori Dickneite, Jason Ford, Mohammed Kadhim, Wade Graham, Phillip Kinsley, Chris Stark, David… Read More
Sandy Jones retiring after 32 years of service
Crossposted from the DES Express Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is celebrating Sandy Jones, Sales and Marketing Coordinator, who is retiring after more than 32 years of service. Sandy is admired and respected by her work associates and community partners alike for her tireless enthusiasm and dedication to the RASKC program. Over the years Sandy has led a very successful pet license canvassing program protecting thousands of pets annually, while helping to fund animal services operations. She has also coordinated hundreds of community events, increasing visibility and awareness of the… Read More
Using sick leave to volunteer helps employees make a difference in our community
This week, April 19–25, is National Volunteer Week and King County’s Employee Giving Program offers a unique way for employees to convert up to three instances of sick leave each year to volunteer in their community. The volunteer program allows all employees covered by the Coalition Labor Agreement with the King County Coalition of Unions, other collective bargaining units that have ratified this option, and all non-represented employees to use up to three instances of sick leave per year for volunteer service at a local school or participating Employee Giving Program nonprofit. “Volunteering is one way we… Read More
Executive celebrates Library Week with visit to Tukwila branch of King County Library System
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay visited a King County library this week to highlight the importance of childhood programs and resources for families delivered in partnership with Best Starts for Kids. “For Library Week, I visited the King County Library System Tukwila branch to see programs supported in partnership with Best Starts for Kids,” Executive Zahilay said. “Libraries are places where kids can explore, learn, and build important early skills through play, reading, and connection with others. These programs are designed to support healthy development and help families access resources in their… Read More
Collaboration improves payroll processes, pays employees faster
Crossposted from the DES Express When an employee’s timecard isn’t approved during the regular payroll cycle, they’ve traditionally had to wait for a paper check – either mailed through the U.S. Postal Service or picked up in the Chinook Building downtown. To improve this experience, the Department of Human Resources (DHR), Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Operations team (BPROS) partnered with several agencies, including the Business Resource Center (BRC), Treasury, and Finance, to launch a project to reduce paper checks and enhance customer service for the nearly 18,000 employees that work for King… Read More
Prescription reminders for employees on Regence medical plans
Please note the following pharmacy updates and reminders for employees and family members enrolled in the KingCare and KingCare Select (Regence) medical plans. Consent now required for mail-order prescriptions. You can get a 90-day supply of many medications delivered to your home for the price of two monthly copays from Costco Mail Order Pharmacy. Washington state law (RCW 48.200.310), designed to increase transparency and protect consumers, became effective Jan. 1, 2026. In response, Costco now requires active verbal consent from a member before filling a mail-order prescription. You will receive either a text message or… Read More
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