Virtual Resource Center offers easy online access to dozens of community service providers in King County
To provide King County residents with ready access to dozens of community service providers during the COVID-19 Pandemic, King County District Court is making available a Virtual Resource Center (VRC). Operated as part of the court’s community court program, the VRC is open to anyone in the community to visit via Zoom videoconference or by telephone. Services at the VRC include access to education, work training, substance abuse treatment, transportation discounts, Public Health/the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, and many more. Prior to COVID-19, King County District Court operated in-person community… Read More
Is your information correct in PeopleSoft?
It’s important to review and update your personal information in PeopleSoft to ensure: You will get important Open Enrollment and other employee benefits information mailed to you at the address you provide. Your emergency contact can be notified if something happens to you at work. You can be notified of building closures, safety directives, etc. You can receive information at the email address you prefer. Here’s how: Sign in to PeopleSoft. You can also access PeopleSoft from your personal device at ess.kingcounty.gov. Go to Personal Details. Make sure all items are up-to-date. Save any changes … Read More
Metro to resume fare collection Oct. 1
Crossposted from Metro Matters On Thursday, October 1, Metro will resume collecting fares for all transit services: buses, Access paratransit, Seattle Streetcar (First Hill and South Lake Union), Vanpool, Via to Transit and other flexible services, and water taxi (Vashon Island and West Seattle). Fare collection is already taking place on Sound Transit Express bus and Sound Transit light rail. Safety partitions are being installed in our coaches to protect both passengers and our operators In anticipation of growing ridership, Metro has implemented numerous health innovations so fares can be safely collected with minimal contact between operators and passengers. Metro is… Read More
Training Spotlight: Upcoming learning opportunities
Visit Learning and Development to find a diverse collection of classes available. Employees can view the King County Eventbrite page for current listings, and visit the Learning and Development website for other opportunities from various agencies. Current offerings include: King County Mentor Program Lunch and Learn – Online – This one hour Lunch and Learn is free and will provide detail on how to become a mentor or find a mentor. Facilitated by Rowena Jackson with a variety of options, you can register here for the next session on Friday, Sept. 25. Communication and Problems Solving Skills Online – Facilitated by Lenny… Read More
2020 Flu shot reminders
This year’s flu season will be a difficult one as we also navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Do your part to keep yourself and your community healthy by getting a seasonal flu shot. Flu shots are available at King County job sites for essential employees required to report to work during this time. Essential, onsite employees can visit this Balanced You blogpost for more information, including a schedule of flu shot events and information on how to make an optional reservation. Telecommuting employees and all King County employees’ family members are encouraged to visit their… Read More
One-stop website offers resources for employees facing layoff
Preparing for a layoff is a difficult and stressful time, and finding accurate and supportive information is important. King County provides a range of resources to support you during this time, including stress, career support, and other support services, and you can access all of them through our new one-stop Layoff Support Resources website: www.kingcounty.gov/layoff-resources. This website shares information about benefits, pay, and retirement; programs that can help you land a new job; and mental health and well-being resources, so you have the tools you need as you transition from King County employment. The resources… Read More
Elections in the time of COVID-19
Crossposted from Election Connection Keeping our staff and voters safe and healthy is one of our top priorities for this upcoming election. Here are some questions we’ve encountered about how we’re handling the upcoming election in the midst of a pandemic. How do I vote in a COVID-19 world? The great news is that we already vote-by-mail in Washington State. If you are already registered to vote, your ballot will be mailed to you automatically about three weeks before Election Day. You can fill it out in the convenience of your home and… Read More
My 2021-2022 proposed biennial budget
Dear fellow King County employee, Today I transmitted my 2021-2022 proposed biennial budget to the Metropolitan King County Council. It is a budget driven by our values, our anti-racism agenda, and the needs of our community. It tackles homelessness, transforms the criminal legal system, invests in our communities and community engagement, preserves and protects more of our region’s land and water, and continues our fight against climate change. It strengthens our equity and inclusion efforts, and purposefully incorporates an emphasis on racial justice and anti-racism. Some of the highlights include: A proposal… Read More
King County website is available again
The King County website has been restored and is now available for use. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this morning’s outage, and thank you for your patience.
Executive proclamation for 2020 Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month and events
King County Executive Dow Constantine has proclaimed the month beginning Sept. 15 “Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month” in King County. View the full proclamation here. To commemorate the celebration, the King County Latinx Affinity Group (KCLx) hosted a kick off celebration by hosting an informal panel discussion with the KCLx leadership committee. “During these difficult times, this is an opportunity for us to proudly share and celebrate our diverse Latinx culture with our colleagues, as well as come together with our King County familia for mutual support,” shared Melissa Arias, KCLx Membership Chair and Program Manager for the Department of Community and Human Services. KCLx is collaborating with Sound Transit Latinx… Read More
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