Mountain biking at Duthie Hill Park
Hailed as the Evergreen state, Washington offers outdoorsy residents an array of activities to enjoy. King County Parks partners with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and Progression Cycle to promote mountain biking at Duthie Hill Park in Issaquah. With over 2 million residents in King County, Parks Director Kevin Brown is committed to providing the best riding experience for a growing cyclist community. “One of the great things about this region is the proximity to trails – both road and mountain bike trails – to the general public that has led to the growth and… Read More
Learning Center Seattle helps 24 students earn GED
King County is helping students get their GED and begin a pathway to higher education through a program called Learning Center Seattle (LCS). A partnership between King County, Seattle Central College, Seattle Education Access, United Way of King County and the Seattle-King County Workforce Development Council, LCS helps some of Seattle’s most vulnerable youth finish high school, earn a college degree and achieve their career goals. “What’s unique about Learning Center Seattle (LCS) Reengagement Program is once a student completes their GED and transitions into one of the four Seattle-based colleges [Seattle Central Community College, South Seattle Community College,… Read More
From the Hip: Barb Miner, Director, Department of Judicial Administration
Supervisors or Super Heroes? Who is instrumental in choosing the next new King County employee? Who inspires employees to be engaged, makes sure they are trained, and gets them the resources they need to accomplish their job? Who ensures daily operations are managed and weekly and monthly goals get met? Whose presence and efforts helps create an environment here in King County that is welcoming and comfortable for employees and customers alike? Who does all of this plus so much more? THE SUPERVISORS! Or maybe we should call them the SUPER HEROES,… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County International Airport Facebook
King County International Airport—also known as Boeing Field—is one of the busiest primary non-hub airports in the nation. Just four miles south of downtown Seattle, we average around 200,000 takeoffs and landings each year. King County International Airport ranks among the most successful public investments in state history. The airport’s economic impact is $3.5 billion in terms of local business sales that support 16,336 jobs and create $1.8 billion in labor income in the county. Our 150 tenant businesses also directly support 5,209 jobs in the local economy. Follow King County International Airport on Facebook today!… Read More
Amazing photos sought for King County Metro bus shelters!
Crossposted from Metro Matters Have you seen all of the bus shelters with amazing artwork and photography? King County Metro has nearly 800 photo murals in shelters across the system, and it’s time for us to accept entries for the next 100. You can enter up to 10 photos for consideration online via Photographic Center Northwest. Deadline is Oct. 29, 2017. Photographers pay a $20 fee to submit five photos, and an additional five photos may be submitted for $5 each. The fees cover the costs of administering the program and preparing the… Read More
Ride Limebikes for free through Sept. 18
The LimeBikes free ride period has been extended through Sept. 18 for you! Please remember that even though LimeBikes and bicycles in general provide an amazing and cool way to get around, unfortunately, they are not risk-free. To stay safe, follow the State and King County’s bicycling laws and always wear a helmet! To learn more about your employee transportation benefits, visit: www.kingcounty.gov/ETP, call me at 206-477-5853, or email me at Hossein.Barahimi@Kingcounty.gov.
Hurricane Harvey – How you can help
Crossposted from KC Employee Giving Program On August 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey made landfall as a Category 4 Hurricane in Texas. Over the weekend, it brought with it devastating flooding and destruction. See full article from New York Times here. “This event is unprecedented & all impacts are unknown & beyond anything experienced,” ~National Weather Service The greatest anticipated needs after a natural disaster are typically for medical assistance, shelter, clean water, and relief supplies. The long-term needs of many communities are even more critical as communities rebuild and economies recovery. Read more at KC… Read More
KCIT ramps up training opportunities
You asked for it, we’re delivering it! KCIT is ramping up employee training opportunities in technology. KCIT now has a team dedicated to teaching you basic SharePoint, intermediate SharePoint, CRM, Skype for Business, and, our new favorite for data fiends, Power BI (Business Intelligence – this is new!). These technology tools help you get work more collaboratively, get work done and stay organized. We promise, they will quickly become a standard for your workgroup. Check out our training schedule here (SharePoint). The extra training on our calendar is Crucial Conversations, a two-day class… Read More
Collaborative effort announces $2.25 million in emergency funding
King County Executive Dow Constantine, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, and Seattle Foundation announced a combined $2.25 million in emergency funding for critical services for immigrants, refugees, and other residents whose health, safety, and human rights are at risk. The 38 nonprofits that successfully competed for the funding will provide a wide range of services, such as training for educators and mental-health providers who teach or provide treatment to immigrants and refugees. Other examples include providing critical legal services, preventing wage theft, launching a Know Your Rights campaign, and engaging the most vulnerable… Read More
Executive Constantine: Go simple with $2.75 Metro fare
Metro currently has one of the most complex fare structures in the nation, with one zone for the City of Seattle and another for all areas outside the city, as well as extra charges during the morning and evening commute. One-third of riders in a recent survey said the current system is too complex and difficult to understand. In a proposal to the King County Council announced, Executive Constantine streamlined Metro fares to $2.75, and increased funding for discounted tickets. “You said you wanted simpler fares, and we made it happen. No… Read More
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