Facilities Management recognizes Women’s History Month
Crossposted from the DES Express FMD would like to recognize and sincerely thank all women in FMD. Your collective efforts keep King County’s buildings safe and clean, ensure bills are paid, and continuous improvements are made as well as many more impactful contributions you all make across the division. Please take a moment to watch this video, which highlights the experiences of four FMD women leaders and shares what Women’s History Month means to them.
Work moving forward at new RASKC facility
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC Renovations to the new Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) shelter location in Kent continue to move ahead on schedule. On April 2, members of the RASKC team met on-site with the county’s Facilities Management Division (FMD) and the design team to look at draft floorplans and get an idea of what the flow through the building will look like. They were joined by Winnie, a RASKC alumnus dog, who has become the project’s unofficial mascot. Read more.
Sea26: Information at your fingertips as Metro launches ‘SEA26 Soccer’ page
Crossposted from Metro Matters Once upon a time, you could tell a tourist by the number of brochures they were juggling in their hands. The brochures are still there, giving you information on what you want to see and how you can get there, but instead of juggling sheets of paper, all you need is your smartphone! As Seattle gets ready to host soccer matches this summer, Metro has just introduced an easy and convenient way to get the information you need to use transit to get around the region. Introducing Metro’s SEA26 Soccer page! Read… Read More
Discounts available for Seattle Children’s Theatre
King County employees can now take advantage of discounted opportunities at the Seattle Children’s Theatre. Receive 20% off each ticket for performances this season. Performances include Robin Hood and Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales. Use discount code KING20. Purchase tickets here. Receive 15% off for upcoming summer camps held at Seattle Children’s Theatre offering engaging, hands-on experiences for young people to build confidence, creativity, and storytelling skills in a fun and supportive environment. Excludes partnership camps held offsite. Use discount code KING15. View available summer camps here. See all available discounts on the Employee Discount intranet… Read More
DCHS crisis services are available 24/7
King County voters approved the Crisis Care Centers Levy in 2023. The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) initiative is making it easier for everyone in King County to get the specialized care they need in a moment of crisis, which includes having the 988 crisis line to call or text, trained crisis teams to respond in-person, a network of five Crisis Care Centers to go, and post-crisis teams to follow up. The first Crisis Care Center, Connections Kirkland, is now open. The next Crisis Care Center will open in Seattle, and future… Read More
April is Records and Information Management Month
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay has proclaimed April as Records and Information Management Month. This month-long observance promotes record keeping best practices, provides awareness of the records management profession, and highlights the benefits of proper records and information management on our daily operations. Rapid technological changes have transformed how King County conducts business, creating both challenges and opportunities for managing records and ensuring records remain accessible for as long as needed to support county business and comply with the law. King County employees create and receive thousands of records every day that are necessary for the delivery of essential county services and programs. As public… Read More
Celebrating Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week, April 12-18
Crossposted from the DES Express You might remember the zebras that escaped while en route to Montana. Who helped corral them? Animal Control Officers from RASKC, along with others. They also help wrangle livestock and investigate reports of neglect, cruelty, and animal bites. In recognition of Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week (April 12-18), learn what Animal Control Officers (ACOs) and other employees at Regional Animal Services do and how they help the community. A cadre of employees supports ACOs’ work and the animals they care for: Animal Care Technicians provide the daily care… Read More
Recognizing Metro’s Operators of the Month, January – February 2026
Crossposted from Metro Matters They play the sax and swim. Collect coins and travel. Garden and produce music. For the people who ride with them they are: “professional and respectful to all the passengers,” treated a passenger who collapsed on the bus with “with so much kindness and dignity” and after helping a rider recover their wallet, had the rider say: “I can’t tell you how much I appreciate his help!” They’re operators with nearly two centuries of transit driving experience who enjoy meeting with their riders and giving back to their communities. Meet your Operators of the Month… Read More
DCHS hits key milestones in response to audit, strengthening oversight and fiscal stewardship
The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) has made significant progress in their response to last summer’s audit. DCHS recently completed one of the 10 audit recommendations and is actively making progress on all nine others. This includes launching an annual Anti-Fraud Training for all departmental staff, implementing new policies and procedures around contract management, and offering new contract and fiscal management trainings to contracted providers. Additionally, DCHS completed a risk assessment of the hybrid payment model and is boosting collaboration with Public Health – Seattle & King County. This progress is a testament to DCHS’… Read More
Executive Zahilay joins partners for a tour of Wilburton Trestle, a project transforming the 1,000-foot-long wooden structure into a scenic trail bridge for Eastrail
Crossposted from DNRP Field Notes King County Executive Girmay Zahilay joined partners for a tour of a unique capital project that is transforming the 1,000-foot-long Wilburton Trestle in Bellevue – the longest wooden trestle in the Pacific Northwest – into a trail bridge for the emerging 42-mile Eastrail. Crews are now installing the 20-foot-wide trail surface, railing, and three expansive viewing platforms atop the 122-year-old trestle. They are also replacing deteriorated wood and hardware while reinforcing the pillars with modern safety upgrades that will make it more resilient during earthquakes. Once complete next year, the 100-foot-tall Wilburton Trestle is expected to be among the most popular segments of Eastrail, offering scenic views of the Bellevue skyline with connections to other regional trails and Sound Transit’s Wilburton… Read More
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