Kudos! to EcoConsumer for offering Repair Events – inclusively
EcoConsumer joined forces with Univision Seattle to get the word out to everyone about our great King County Repair Events! EcoConsumer’s creativity and media outreach continue to impress and serve the residents of King County well. Thank You, Paula Lamas and Univision Seattle! Kudos, EcoConsumer!
Financial Wellness: Class is in session!
Crossposted from Balanced You Get a passing grade when it comes to managing your financial wellness Did you know 46 percent of full-time employed U.S. adults say that financial challenges cause them the most stress in their lives?* Are you one of them? If any of the following sound familiar to you, consider signing up for a My Secure Advantage class for tips and resources to support you in your quest for peace of mind when it comes to managing your finances. Sign up for a My Secure Advantage onsite class today… Read More
What’s a Data Dive?
Crossposted from Best Starts for Kids Blog Part 2 of our Community Owned Data blog series Last week, we kicked off our month-long “community owned data” blog series. You can read the first post here. Every other year, Best Starts collects community data that helps guide our funding strategies. To ensure that we are truly partnering with communities and sharing data ownership, Best Starts partnered with specific communities to have conversations about the data from our Best Starts for Kids Health Survey and help us understand it. We learned a lot from… Read More
Rev Up For Retirement seminar July 11th
You’re not too young to think about retirement! Join us Wednesday, July 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a retirement information seminar featuring guest speaker Jean Cormier, who will discuss your Medicare options. We’ll also talk about the current retirement climate, projections for the future, and the resources available to you through King County. Representatives from the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and the Retired Public Employees Council of Washington will be in attendance. The seminar takes place in King Street Center’s eighth floor conference center, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle. Registration is… Read More
Featured Job: Administrative Support Specialist III, Transit
Closing: July 1, 2018, 11:59 p.m. (GMT -8:00) Salary: $26.04 – $31.48 Hourly Location: Multiple locations in King County Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Department: Department of Transportation – Transit Division Job Number: 2018EM08230 Description: This career service position located in Metro’s Atlantic Base provides the administrative support required to sustain Transit Operations. The position ensures timely and accurate tracking of employee leave, payroll processing, maintains files, monitors and tracks budget expenditures and maintains spreadsheets and databases. Contact: For more information, contact Elisha Mackey at 206- 477-0193 or Elisha.Mackey@KingCounty.gov…. Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County, WA on Twitter
America’s 13th-largest county, home to 2.1 million people and 39 cities, and the only jurisdiction in the world named for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Stay current on the happenings in King County by joining @KingCountyWA’s 67.4K followers on Twitter. Follow King County, WA on Twitter today.
Pet of the Week: Domino
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC We’re not playing games: Domino is our Pet of the Week! This senior pittie mix is black with white spots, just like his namesake. He came to us because his previous owner couldn’t care for him anymore. Domino’s personality color is “Easy Going Green,” meaning he’s an adaptable dog who loves to go with the flow. This sweet boy is full of love and snuggles! Silly, goofy, and adorable are his middle names. Domino has lived in a home with children, and his previous owner described him… Read More
Save the date: Fifth Annual PRIDE CLE and Happy Hour event
Spread the word about this Pride Month event sponsored by King County Superior Court and QLaw. Two Steps Forward; One Step Back: The State of LGBTQ Rights King County Superior Court and QLaw are sponsoring their Fifth Annual PRIDE CLE and Happy Hour event Monday, June 25 in the 12th floor jury room of the Seattle Municipal Court, 600 Fifth Avenue. The CLE will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and the happy hour will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The panel will explore up-to-the-minute legal issues related to state… Read More
44th Annual Seattle Pride Parade Sunday
Why not bring your family and friends and join the King County contingent? We’re number 21 in the lineup (out of 220) and will be staging on 4th Ave, between Union and University. Just look for the Metro Bus or Medic One Rig to find us. We recommend people arrive at 10:30 a.m. to decrease the amount of stand-around waiting time. Even though the parade starts at 11 a.m., our contingent won’t start moving right away (we likely won’t start moving till noon-ish). This will give us enough time to hand out… Read More
Newest transit-to-trails service makes it safer, more convenient to explore Mailbox Peak
Trailhead Direct – a public-private partnership co-led by King County Metro and King County Parks –launched its third route this weekend, offering transit service from North Bend to one of the most popular trails in the Pacific Northwest; Mailbox Peak. The newest transit-to-trails service reduces unsafe overcrowding at the Mailbox Peak parking lot. Transit vans depart every 20 minutes from a satellite lot in North Bend during weekends and holidays. “We are making it safer and more convenient for hikers to explore one of the premier trails in our region,” said King… Read More
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