View your W-2 form
A paper copy of your 2025 W-2 form was mailed to you by ADP on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at the address you have listed in PeopleSoft. Your W-2 will also be available to view and print from PeopleSoft starting tomorrow, Jan. 16, 2026. To view or print your W-2, log in to PeopleSoft, choose the Payroll tile, then go to “View W-2/W-2c Forms.” You can also access W-2 forms from any device by registering at the ADP website using these instructions: Access W-2s through ADP. Your Form 1095-C — Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage — will… Read More
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday is Jan. 19
King County offices are closed on Monday, Jan. 19 to observe the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. All offices will be back to normal schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 20. 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.
2026 Professional Development Scholarship launches Tuesday, Jan. 20
New this year, the Scholarship Program is now open to non-represented employees, in addition to employees represented by one of the unions in the Coalition. The Professional Development Scholarship Program is designed to assist eligible employees with their professional development by providing financial assistance towards obtaining training, certificates, degrees, licenses, and certifications. The first application period for the 2026 Professional Development Scholarship Program opens Jan. 20 to Feb. 27 for training that begins in 2026. Applicants should visit the scholarship intranet page to familiarize themselves with the revised application submission process, rating criteria, and frequently asked questions.
HR communications professionals make lasting impact through their work
By Greg Wilson, Environmental Health Services Division, Public Health – Seattle & King County When individual talent meets genuine care for community, extraordinary things happen. This is evidenced through communications specialists Lilia Cabello Drain and Joanna Gangi, within the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Their daily work demonstrates how authentic commitment transforms routine tasks into meaningful community service. Read more.
A unique salmon recovery partnership in King County has proven to be an effective model for collective impact
Crossposted from DNRP Field Notes A unique partnership created 25 years ago in King County has so far reconnected 730 acres of floodplain, completed 719 salmon recovery projects, and planted nearly 1,500 acres of native vegetation in riparian areas. The partners recently signed a new agreement that will sustain the effort for at least the next decade. Read more.
Monitoring in action: DPD builds a workforce that values belonging and shared vision
By Priscilla De Andrade, Administrative Staff Assistant, Public Health Ava Michler spoke with Matt Pang and Jeannette Quintero about the Department of Public Defense’s (DPD) new outreach initiatives for recruiting prospective applicants and a cohort model for new hires. Their recruitment initiatives resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of successful applicants. Outreach is a collaborative process across DPD teams, where they actively use continuous improvement strategies, metric tracking, and innovation to find and hire lawyers that align with their mission. They are also invested in creating a workplace culture that… Read More
MRJC hosts ceremony for 30 high school grads
Crossposted from the DAJD Employee Newsletter Twenty-six men and four women attended graduation ceremonies inside the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) on Dec. 10, 2025. The jail hosts the high school equivalency program in partnership with Renton Technical College. Read more.
GIS at the frontlines: Mapping solutions for emergency flood response
KCIT’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team played a critical role in recent flood relief efforts, working onsite at the King County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in 24/7 rotating shifts. Their work provided essential mapping and data services to aid emergency management and response coordination. The GIS Center delivered high-impact resources, including: Emergency notification zone maps to guide public alerts. Identification of flood-impacted facilities and assets for rapid response. On-demand mapping and data requests to support decision-making. In addition, the team partnered with aerial imagery providers to capture high-resolution images of flood-affected areas near the Snoqualmie,… Read More
By the numbers: A look back at King County’s response to historic flooding
Crossposted from DNRP Field Notes On Dec. 8, the first of two atmospheric rivers slammed into King County and brought historic river flooding, setting all-time records for portions of the Snoqualmie and Cedar rivers. Five of the six major rivers in King County (Cedar River, Green River, Issaquah Creek, South Fork Skykomish River, White River, Tolt River, and Snoqualmie Basin) reached a flood Phase 4 during the storm, the Tolt River was the one that only reached a flood Phase 3. Read more.
Celebrating a milestone year: King County GIS Center honored with dual Enterprise GIS awards in 2025
Crossposted from GIS and You 2025 marks a defining moment in the history of the King County GIS Center (KCGISC). This year, our team was honored not once, but twice, by Esri, receiving the Enterprise GIS Award at both the Esri CIO Summit and the Esri User Conference (UC). These recognitions shine a spotlight on more than three decades of vision, innovation, and unwavering commitment to building one of the most advanced and impactful enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs in the nation. Read more.
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