Recognizing Metro’s Operators of the Month, May – June 2026
Crossposted from Metro Matters They cook and love motorcycles. They travel and enjoy bodybuilding. They sing, cook and enjoy doing things that “spike their adrenaline.” Their riders say they are: “A rock star,” “Careful, thoughtful, considerate, patient and really efficient,” and “Represents what every driver should be!” They’re operators with close to two and a half centuries of combined transit driving experience who enjoy meeting with their riders and giving back to their communities. Meet your Operators of the Month for May and June 2026. Read more.
We will never forget – Remembering 9/11 a quarter-century later
By Allen Nance, Deputy Director of the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention Twenty-five years ago, the United States was shocked by an attack few had imagined possible. I still remember Sept. 11, 2001, as vividly as when it happened. Many others do as well. I’d like to share my memories of that day to help us recapture both the horror and the shared sense of purpose of that time. Whether you witnessed these events in person or on TV, or are too young to recall them, Sept. 11 is a reminder… Read More
Executive Zahilay announces funding opportunity for community-led tourism projects, strengthening local economies
On Tuesday, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced $900,000 in new funding for community‑led tourism projects that celebrate cultural heritage, strengthen local economies, create jobs, and help communities experiencing residential and cultural displacement remain rooted in their neighborhoods. Through this new competitive request for proposals (RFP), King County will award grants ranging from $30,000 to $150,000 for projects that strengthen cultural vibrancy and community resilience. In total, up to $900,000 will be awarded. Community-led tourism puts residents and local organizations at the center of how their communities are represented and experienced. Rather than tourism happening to a neighborhood, community-led… Read More
Celebrating National Payroll Week, Sept. 7-11
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay has proclaimed Sept. 7–11 as National Payroll Week in King County to honor and celebrate the vital work of payroll professionals. “King County payroll professionals play a key role in maintaining the economic health of the County, in ensuring the economic security of families by carrying out diverse tasks such as processing paychecks, payments to child support, and tax withholding, reporting, and depositing,” Executive Zahilay said in his Proclamation. This year’s theme for National Payroll Week is “Every Paycheck Creates Possibility,” which recognizes the importance of timely and accurate… Read More
Free Youth Transit Pass: Five years of transit choices
Crossposted from Metro Matters Backpack, water bottle, notebook, laptop, ORCA card! Since September 2022, young people throughout King County haven’t needed to ask family for a ride or for money to take transit. They just had to walk to a bus, streetcar, or light rail stop, or get to a water taxi or ferry terminal. This September marks the start of the fifth school year where kids and teens across the state can board regional transit for free until their 19th birthday, thanks to the Free Youth Transit Pass. That program provides young… Read More
Grateful for our employees this Labor Day and every day
Thank you to all our employees for their contributions, achievements, and hard work, making King County a vibrant, welcoming community. We value and appreciate your dedication. As a reminder, most King County offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7. Due to the nature of our work, some services will continue as normal while others will operate on a reduced schedule. Metro will be on Sunday service. If you have any questions about your schedule, please talk to your supervisor. Offices will return to normal service on Tuesday, Sept…. Read More
King County Sheriff’s Office Drone Team: Always soaring to new heights
The King County Sheriff’s Office (KSCO) uses drones in several of its specialty units to help keep people safe. Watch this video to learn more about KCSO’s Drone Team and how the technology is helping them soar to new heights.
Onsite King County flu and COVID-19 clinics for 2026
Getting your flu and COVID-19 shots are an important part of protecting your health, your family’s health, and your community’s health. The Washington Department of Health (DOH) recommends that everyone six months and older get a flu shot and updated COVID vaccine every year. Flu and COVID-19 shots have many important benefits; getting a flu and COVID-19 shot can reduce your risk of getting severe disease, help protect vulnerable populations, and conserve health care resources. Each year, King County’s Balanced You arranges onsite flu and COVID-19 shot clinics for employees who work… Read More
Labor Day weekend safety reminder
As Labor Day quickly approaches, please keep safety in mind while enjoying the long holiday weekend. King County has launched a new tool to help employees find safety, security, and emergency preparedness information. It’s a new intranet homepage or one-stop-shop called the Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness Homepage. The homepage centrally hosts links to webpages on kingcounty.gov and the intranet for campus safety and security, safety at work, and emergency management information. Please bookmark this link. You can also access the new page on the King County Employee Intranet Homepage in the Quick Links and Employee Resources… Read More
Records management reminder: Empty deleted items in Outlook
When you delete an email from Outlook, it moves to your Deleted Items folder. But did you know that those emails will remain in the Deleted Items folder indefinitely where they are still subject to public disclosure? If you delete any emails (if they are transitory or past retention), you should periodically empty your Deleted Items folder in Outlook to ensure that those records are actually deleted. For more information, view Email Best Practices. For more information, visit the County Records and Information Management Program (CRIMP) website or contact them at Records.Management@kingcounty.gov.
