Free admission to Emerald Downs on Sunday, July 19
King County employees can get free admission to King County Day at Emerald Downs on Sunday, July 19. Employees may attend for free on Sunday, July 19, by bringing their King County badge, displaying their King County email inbox on their phone, or displaying any other generally accepted proof of employment. Employees may bring up to nine members of their family (10 total free tickets). Tickets will be available for pick-up on Sunday, July 19, in front of the general admission gates from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Emerald Downs’ address is 2300 Ron… Read More
Get Movin’ with Balanced You with the new summer schedule
The new summer schedule of Get Movin’ is designed to help employees shake off the workday stiffness and bring a little sunshine into your routine. It is a low-pressure way to feel better and move more. Classes are for all levels, from beginner to advanced. No special gear is needed and the sessions are all body-weight movement. Check out the summer Get Movin’ schedule here. Supervisors: Here is a printer-friendly PDF of the Get Movin’ summer schedule to post at your worksites for employees who do not have access to email.
Back-to-back Emmy awards, this time for short science documentary
Crossposted from Field Notes A video showing how our scientists discovered a potential breakthrough for treating a toxic tire chemical that is killing coho salmon won the award for best short-form environment/science documentary at the 63rd Annual Northwest Regional Emmy Awards gala. Multimedia Specialists Ken Christensen and Eric Keto used a toy truck and mason jars filled with organic ingredients to show how a high-performing soil mixture has proven effective in lab tests at treating a toxic chemical, known as 6PPDQ, that is killing coho salmon before they reach their spawning grounds. Read more.
Management team donates time to Food Lifeline
Crossposted from the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention Employee Newsletter Ten people from Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention’s (DAJD) Senior Management Team spent a recent Friday volunteering at Food Lifeline in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood. During a two-hour morning session on May 29, the team boxed 10,000 pounds of cabbage, then returned for an afternoon shift to bag 2,000 pounds of dried black beans. The team performed this day of service as part of DAJD’s commitment to Employee Giving. Senior management hopes the volunteer work will encourage other employees and workgroups to donate… Read More
Take care working outdoors during hot weather
With warm temperatures heading our way, employees and supervisors are reminded to take care of themselves and one another as temperatures rise. There will be a gradual warming trend through Friday, with temperatures expected to warm further on Saturday, and peak Sunday and Monday. Some of our work needs to be performed outdoors, and in extreme heat, Executive Branch departments should evaluate planned field work to determine if this work can be postponed to when temperatures are cooler, where possible. If work must be performed, departments should attempt to adapt schedules wherever… Read More
Seattle’s first FIFA World Cup match kicks off on Monday, June 15
The first of six FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026 matches at Lumen Field in Seattle (referred to as Seattle Stadium for the FIFA World Cup) between Belgium and Egypt kicks off at noon, Monday, June 15. On game days, street closures will go into effect four hours before kickoff and stay in place until approximately two hours after the end of the match. There will be significant security and crowd-control measures in place around the stadium, with no on-site parking at the stadium. Both King Street Center (KSC) and the Graybar Building are located within the secure… Read More
SeattleU offers 15% tuition scholarship for King County employees who are MPA students
Seattle University is now offering a 15% tuition scholarship for King County employees who join the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program starting in Summer 2026 and continuing through the 2026-2027 academic year. The MPA program is NASPAA-accredited and built for people who work full-time. Participants can start in any quarter, and classes take place in the evenings and on weekends. Students learn useful skills in policy, public management, and leadership. Classes are small, teachers give close support, and students can apply what they learn right away. For employees thinking about taking… Read More
City of Seattle, SeattleFWC26 and King County Metro partner to provide local youth access to FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches
Crossposted from Metro Matters Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson, in partnership with the Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026™ Local Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) and the generosity of Seattle sports teams, businesses, and community leaders, announced a landmark initiative that will send over 1,400 youth and their caregivers from across our region to FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches in Seattle. Each participating youth will receive a match ticket, a stadium food voucher and a Seattle FIFA World Cup 26™ scarf, creating a complete and memorable matchday experience. Select nonprofit groups will also receive dedicated shuttle service to and from matches in partnership with King County Metro. “King County is proud to… Read More
Superior Court clerk fee schedule revisions for 2026
The Clerk’s Office has updated the fee schedule for 2026 based on the fee changes approved by the legislature in HB 2543. Below is a summary of the changes and a link to the updated fee schedule. These changes are effective on June 11. Changes to existing fees: Providing a copy without a seal will be $0.50 per page, regardless of the format (paper or electronic). Preparation of a copy of the audio or video recording from a court proceeding will change to $25 per court day. For materials sent via US mail,… Read More
Check in on your finances with MSA: Plus a chance to win
With My Secure Advantage (MSA), King County employees have access to tools and resources designed to help you better manage your money. Whether you start with a quick assessment, a one-on-one Money Coaching session – or both – you’ll get a clearer picture of your finances and a plan to move forward with confidence. As an incentive, employees who complete a money coaching session or financial wellness assessment by July 31 will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Click here to get started today. What you can… Read More
