New online marketplace coming for surplus goods
Crossposted from the DES Express Fleet Services, which manages the county’s surplus goods, is launching a new inventory management system called Rheaply that will include an online marketplace to make it easy to request surplus items. The initial rollout of the new system in the coming months will be for departmental surplus coordinators, who order items and request surplus goods. Later this year, it will be available for all county employees to request free surplus items for business use. “We have an internal marketplace where folks can peruse to find items that… Read More
Tenaya Scheinman, former Inquest Program Attorney, sworn in as King County Superior Court judge
Crossposted from the DES Express Tenaya Scheinman, former attorney for the King County Inquest Program in the Department of Executive Services, was sworn in on May 1 as a judge for the King County Superior Court. She has been an attorney for the Inquest Program since 2024, presenting evidence to juries investigating the facts and circumstances of deaths involving law enforcement. She also served as a judge pro tempore in King County District Court, Snohomish County District Court and Edmonds Municipal Court. Scheinman was appointed by Gov. Bob Ferguson to fill a… Read More
Better Government: Customer Focus Survey now open
The King County 2026 Better Government: Customer Focus Survey launched today for employees in all departments, except District Court, Superior Court, Council, and the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, and employees in Short-Term Temporary positions (STTs), Interns, and anyone with less than 3 months of tenure. This is your opportunity to share feedback to help the County better support you in providing the best possible service to our community. We want to hear from you so we can learn what matters most in helping you serve the public effectively. Your responses will help us identify strengths and opportunities to ensure King County continues to… Read More
Landscaping takes shape at new shelter site
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC Until now, most of the work being done at the new Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) shelter location has been focused on the interior of the building. Recently, the county’s Facilities Management Division (FMD) worked with a local landscaping company to revitalize the exterior landscaping, opening multiple parking spaces, public walkways, and an entry point to the nearby Green River Trail that had been overrun by weeds and overgrown trees. When the new facility officially opens, the public will be able to park their cars… Read More
Plan ahead for check payments during World Cup events
Crossposted from the DES Express Due to heightened security measures in downtown Seattle during the World Cup matches in June and July, vehicle and pedestrian access to buildings near Lumen Field – including King Street Center – will be significantly restricted. Even on non-match days, expect large crowds and extra traffic that will make travel through the area difficult. To ensure you receive timely check payments during the event, the Payables Team highly recommends minimizing or eliminating your need to pick up checks. For employees who still wish to pick up checks in person,… Read More
Robert E. Gant named King County Juvenile Court Services Director
Crossposted from Medium King County Superior Court has selected Robert E. Gant MA, LMHC, as the Director of Juvenile Court Services. Robert has served as a Juvenile Court Services Manager since joining the Court in 2019 and was Acting Director in 2021. “Robert’s work is characterized by the collaboration and clarity necessary to ensure Juvenile Court delivers programs that are effective, strategic, and promote equitable outcomes,” said King County Superior Court Chief Administrative Officer Linda K. Ridge. “We are grateful for his leadership and longstanding commitment to serving youth and families in… Read More
Executive Zahilay visits Harborview to view geotechnical drilling
Crossposted from the DES Express King County’s Harborview Construction and Infrastructure Division (HCID) was pleased to welcome County Executive Girmay Zahilay to Harborview Medical Center on May 4 to view the current geotechnical drilling taking place on campus and learn more about the project. Over the last month, HCID has been conducting geotechnical drilling at various locations across campus, drilling up to 150 feet down to better understand soil conditions in preparation for constructing new facilities for patients and staff. The samples will inform the design of the new patient tower to… Read More
Discounts for Paramount Theatre and Mechanics Bank
Employees can now take advantage of additional discounts to performances of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child for Broadway at the Paramount Theatre. Discounted tickets for the 2026-2027 season are available for purchase here. HomeStreet Bank is now officially Mechanics Bank and has continued to offer King County employees banking and mortgage benefits. As part of the Mechanics Bank Affinity Program, employees can access down payment assistance, rate reductions on select consumer loans, and much more. For more information, view this flyer or visit their website. See all available discounts on the Employee Discount intranet page.
Prepare for log-in changes to King County’s E-Procurement Portal
Crossposted from the DES Express E-Procurement (powered by Oracle) is rolling out a new log-in page as soon as May 23 to make systems more secure. The Procurement and Payables (P&P) team is working closely with Oracle to determine a specific date for the change and to provide information to help suppliers and employees navigate the new log-in page. After the upgrade, the new Company Single Sign-On option for King County users will appear as “Sign in with KC Identity…” at the bottom. When you select that, you will be logged into… Read More
New Employee Experience page and Customer Focus Survey coming soon
We’re excited to introduce the new and updated Employee Experience page, your hub for understanding and strengthening Employee Engagement at King County. On this page, you can explore what engagement means and why it matters, how we measure it, and how your feedback directly shapes improvements through Action Planning. As a reminder, another opportunity to share your voice is coming soon with the Better Government Customer Focus survey, which launches on May 26. Your feedback is essential—it helps leaders refine processes, build better programs, and strengthen how we serve our community. Surveys aren’t just about gathering information; they’re about taking… Read More
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