Discounted tickets for Seattle Thunderbirds Hockey Club opening night, Oct. 1
King County employees are invited to join the Seattle Thunderbirds as they open their defense of the Western Conference Championship at the Accesso ShoWare Center, in Kent. King County employees receive a $30 ticket for only $20, plus a small service fee. Purchase discounted tickets here. Enter the discount password: county. For more information, contact Cory Howerton at 253-856-6844. See all available King County employee discounts on the Employee Discount webpage.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and it’s a reminder for all of us of the importance of checking in on each other and seeking support in times of crisis. This year, the new 988 number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline went into effect. Too many people are experiencing suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress without the support and care they need, and sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic only increased the mental health challenges we face. 988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. That… Read More
Robert Dargan, Metro’s 2022 Vehicle Maintenance Employee of the Year
Cross-posted from Metro Matters King County Metro recently announced Robert Dargan as the 2022 Vehicle Maintenance Employee of the Year. He began his career with King County in May 1999 as Transit Mechanic and has been providing excellent service at King County Metro in this position. Dargan was surprised with the honor at a ceremony at Metro’s East Base by King County Executive Dow Constantine, Metro General Manager Terry White, and Vehicle Maintenance leadership staff. Read more.
Is your information correct in PeopleSoft?
Benefits Open Enrollment is Nov. 1-15 and it’s important that you review and update your personal information in PeopleSoft to ensure you receive announcements. You can also update your emergency contact information, receive important updates, and select the email address where you prefer to receive information. Got to ess.kingcounty.gov and select Personal Details to make sure all items are up to date. For login help, call the IT Service Center at 206-263-4357.
September is Nationial Recovery Month — Join Us as #KingCountyGoesPurple
National Recovery Month celebrates all those on a recovery journey and spreads a message of hope to people, families, and communities. At King County Department of Community and Human Services, particularly the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division, our shared vision is to ensure that everyone in King County has a path to achieving and sustaining recovery to live full and healthy lives. Read more.
Husky tickets flash sale for this Saturday, Sept. 17
Michigan State is rolling into Husky Stadium this Saturday, Sept. 17 at 4:30 p.m. and King County employees are eligible for discounted tickets. Click here to save $20 on tickets on the Upper Sideline, and get as close as possible to the action with East Endzone tickets going for just $75. The University of Washington is grateful for all you do and is happy to offer exclusive discounts to those working in our local government. Check out other deals as the Huskies still have Stanford, Arizona, and Colorado on the schedule this season…. Read More
EAP Counselors destigmatize mental health and suicide
In honor of National Suicide Prevention Awareness month, Balanced You talks with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselors about how to support loved ones, and the importance of destigmatizing the conversation around suicide and mental health. To learn more about supporting others and yourself in times of crisis, watch these short videos with EAP counselors Tierra Lovelace and Evie Lewis-McNeil.
DNRP employees receive praise for considerate customer service
Two employees from the Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP), Parks Division, were recently highlighted on LinkedIn for the positive and friendly way in which they interacted with a King County resident. While replacing old benches with wood repurposed from parks around the county, carpenters Rob Lohr and Wojciech Maciejewski were approached by a resident who enjoyed their professionalism and courtesy. Here is the original recognition posted on LinkedIn, and here is a brief video of the excellent carpentry work they do.
Simon P. Foster announced as new Director of Housing, Homelessness and Community Development
The King County Department of Community and Human Services recenlty announced Simon P. Foster as the new Division Director for Housing, Homelessness, and Community Development. Foster brings more than a decade of experience leading strategic initiatives, operationalizing programs and policies, and connecting with communities. Foster led teams among a diverse range of industries, including behavioral health, transportation, homelessness, and federal and state funding programs. He most recently led operations for the Salvation Army Northwest Division. Read more.
Allen Nance confirmed to oversee the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention
By Noah Haglund, DAJD Communications Specialist Allen Nance will bring more than three decades of criminal justice experience as he takes on some of our region’s most important public safety issues. The Metropolitan King County Council voted Tuesday, Sept. 6 to confirm Nance as the Director of the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD). The vote formally approves his leadership of the County’s jails, youth detention facility, and community corrections programs. He had been serving as Director-designee for just over two months. “There’s a lot of difficult work and many complex… Read More
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