City Grind Espresso now open in the King County Courthouse
City Grind Espresso is now open on the ground floor of the King County Courthouse serving coffee, tea, Italian sodas, energy drinks, food from local vendors, and more. Located just past the security check point near the Third Avenue entrance, the City Grind Espresso café is a great place to grab a drink and snack to go or take a break at one of the tables and chairs. “It’s really nice to have a spot that isn’t a bench outside a courtroom where employees and Courthouse customers can meet up, sit down,… Read More
‘To tell you the truth, I don’t even want to retire, but I know it’s time’
Crossposted from the DAJD Employee Newsletter Nearly 37 years after being handed the keys for his first shift in Seattle, Sgt. Tammy Lowe reflects on his career. He started at the King County Correctional Facility and would later help to open up the brand-new Regional Justice Center in Kent. Over the years, he worked just about every assignment in the jail but liked his final role the best: Maintenance and Supply sergeant. Read more.
Major ‘Revive I-5’ repairs starting for Ship Canal Bridge this weekend
Get ready for the next stage of construction on Seattle’s busiest corridor. As early as Jan. 9, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will resume its Revive I-5 preservation work on the northbound Ship Canal Bridge. The Revive I-5 project is designed to extend the life of the aging Ship Canal Bridge and improve safety and ride quality for years to come. While the short-term traffic impacts will be challenging, the long-term payoff will be smoother, safer travel through this critical stretch of I-5. As part of the project, two northbound… Read More
Learn About the King County Dependency CASA program, Jan. 12
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are trained volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children involved in the dependency court system. Whether or not serving as a CASA is the right fit for you, we encourage you to share this information session with family members, friends, colleagues, or recently retired coworkers who may be interested. Increasing awareness of the CASA program helps ensure more children have a consistent, caring advocate by their side. CASA information sessions are held via Zoom on the second Monday of each month from noon to 1… Read More
Progress across communities, waterways, and projects in 2025
Crossposted from Clean Water Stories As we look back on a year of progress, the past couple of weeks have been a sharp reminder of why our mission matters. Severe flooding across King County and other parts of the state has pushed rivers over their banks, damaged properties, cut off roads, and disrupted daily life in many communities. As conditions remain challenging, our operators, engineers, and support staff are responding in real time, keeping facilities running and protecting public health and the environment. We prepare all year for major storm events, and our work… Read More
King County Sheriff’s Office: 2025 Year in Review
Take a look at this video to see the King County Sheriff’s Office accomplishments in 2025.
Looking back on 2025, an unforgettable year for environmental stewardship
Crossposted from DNRP Field Notes Our best accomplishments – those that produce lasting, measurable results – are those we achieve with our partners. It’s a consistent theme you see throughout our top achievements in 2025. In our coordinated response to catastrophic flooding, wastewater infrastructure upgrades that improve salmon habitat, new trail segments in South King County and Redmond, community investments that reduce waste and cut greenhouse gas emissions, and hopeful signs for kokanee salmon recovery, you consistently see the power of collective action. We invite you to take a moment to check… Read More
King County International Airport levels up on carbon reduction goals
King County International Airport-Boeing Field (KCIA) has taken another step forward in its journey toward becoming carbon neutral. Airports Council International (ACI) recently informed the airport that it has met the standards for Level 3 in the Airport Carbon Accreditation Program (ACAP) by engaging airport tenants and users to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. “Reducing greenhouse gas emissions at the airport helps King County residents, especially those who live and work nearby,” said King County Executive Girmay Zahilay. “Achieving Level 3 in the Airport Carbon Accreditation Program shows that the airport is… Read More
2026 Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Jan. 15
Community members and King County employees are invited to join in honoring our nation’s foremost human rights leader and King County’s namesake, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The theme for the 2026 Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration is “mentorship”, and the accompanying quote by Dr. King Jr. is “We must walk on in the days ahead with an audacious faith in the future.” The event will feature remarks from Executive Girmay Zahilay, an MLK Proclamation by Council Chair Sarah Perry, the honoring of Larry Gossett Service Award Recipient, Blackpast.org, and refreshments. Thursday, Jan…. Read More
Cybersecurity Training due by Jan. 30, 2026
All King County employees must complete Cybersecurity Training by Jan. 30, 2026. Employees enrolled in training should have received an email from KCIT’s vendor (KnowBe4) with links to their assigned learning modules. Total instruction time is about 60 minutes. Cybersecurity training is an important safeguard that helps protect vital King County systems; the number of employees that complete training each year impacts our insurance rates. Thank you for doing your part to protect King County! For assistance, contact the KCIT Helpdesk.
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