NEWS: King County International Airport becomes first in the United States to earn new certification for environmental sustainability
King County International Airport-Boeing Field (KCIA) is again receiving recognition for its environmental efforts. KCIA is the first airport in the United States to earn the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) Certification, a significant milestone. “At King County, we’re committed to reducing our environmental impact, especially for the people who live and work near the airport,” said King County Executive Girmay Zahilay. “Earning this recognition reflects the dedication of King County employees who are doing the day-to-day work to protect nearby communities and build a cleaner future for the… Read More
Thank you to King County employees who helped make the Annual Giving Drive a success
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the King County Employee Giving Program Annual Giving Drive (AGD) Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 26. The gathering brought together enthusiastic colleagues from across the county as we recognized the outstanding Ambassador teams who championed the 2025 AGD. Nearly 150 employees attended the celebration on the 13th floor of the Chinook Building, creating a warm and energetic atmosphere. Employees across King County participated in the campaign, helping make the 2025 AGD a record-breaking success with $2.53 million raised to support nonprofits doing vital work in… Read More
Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, March 6
Today is Employee Appreciation Day! Thank you to all King County employees for your hard work and dedication to providing top quality services to our community. King County values the contributions of each and every employee. We appreciate you and celebrate you on this special day! Employee Appreciate Day is celebrated the first Friday of March each year.
Executive announces new Chief Operating Officer
King County Executive Zahilay recently named his new Chief Operating Officer, Hyeok Kim, and highlighted her achievements on LinkedIn, saying: I’m excited to welcome an exceptional addition to our King County Executive Office as we continue to build out the strong collaborative team that is working hard to deliver meaningful results to all King County residents. Hyeok Kim will serve as our Chief Operating Officer. She will play a vital role on my senior leadership team and is responsible for directing and supporting day-to-day operations across all King County Cabinet agencies. She… Read More
On 100th Day, Executive Zahilay announces new Executive Order to strengthen governance and fiscal oversight
On Wednesday, March 4, Executive Zahilay shared the following message: This morning, I hosted a press conference to announce several actions our administration is taking to strengthen county government, prepare for the challenging budget forecasts that lie ahead, continue improving how we manage public funds, and identify savings opportunities. Today also marks my first 100 days in office since our inauguration on November 25. I say our inauguration because this is a team sport. Our shared success as King County government is dependent upon one another. One thing I know for certain is that King County’s… Read More
Build your skills and knowledge 24/7 with NEOGOV Learn
As a King County employee, you have access to a catalogue of more than 2,000 online learning courses related to personal and professional development, computer and technical skills, and dozens of other topics designed to help you reach your personal and professional goals. NEOGOV Learn (employee access only) gives you access to thousands of courses, allows you to customize and track your learning, lets you access assigned courses, and provides credit for attending King County classes, workshops, and webinars. You can access NEOGOV Learn in three ways: Login through single sign-on (SSO). Open the NEOGOV… Read More
Infrastructure for the future: Fall City’s septic upgrade supports local businesses
Crossposted from King County Local If you’ve driven through Fall City recently, you may have noticed construction activity behind some local businesses. It’s part of a major infrastructure upgrade: the long-awaited on-site community septic system for the Fall City business district. Since our November update, crews have installed and connected more than half of the septic tanks (40) to the underground treatment plant. The project remains on schedule for completion in Summer 2026, a milestone that will support existing businesses and allow them to fully use their buildings to serve the community. Read more.
Updated King County Critical Area Ordinance enhances protection for environmentally important areas while supporting housing and commercial agriculture
Crossposted from King County Local King County has completed a major update of its regulations for developing land near wetlands, streams, and other critical areas. Created through three years of research, planning, and public discussion, the updated King County Critical Area Ordinance is a set of land use regulations intended to safeguard environmentally critical areas, communities, and infrastructure. The King County Council adopted the final ordinance in December. The term “critical area” refers to land that merits special protection because of its ecological value or importance to public health or safety. Examples include wetlands,… Read More
King County’s new recycling and transfer station in Algona nears completion and features improved water quality, restored habitat
Crossposted from Field Notes When the South County Recycling and Transfer Station in Algona opens this summer to replace its 60-year-old predecessor, customers of King County’s newest solid waste facility will find convenient waste disposal and a wide range of recycling options. Built with a focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship to ensure long-lasting service for communities in and around Algona, Auburn, Federal Way and Pacific, this new station will feature separate disposal areas for commercial garbage haulers and public self-haul customers. Read more.
Healthy beginnings start with educators: Inside the Child Care Health Program
Crossposted from Public Health Insider In classrooms across King County, public health is at work: though not always in the ways you might expect. It’s happening in quiet moments of partnership with early learning educators, through culturally responsive tools and trainings, supported by a dynamic and dedicated team focused on children’s well-being from the very beginning. This is the work of the Child Care Health Program (CCHP) at Public Health – Seattle & King County. Meeting educators where they’re at Every parent wants to know their child is safe, and every educator wants to… Read More
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