EMS/Medic One doctor talks reasons for survival success
Crossposted from Public Health Insider On this final look at the EMS system for the week, we asked Dr. Tom Rea, Emergency Medical Services Program Director for King County, to wrap it up with a look at how our system works together to save lives and provide excellent care wherever you go in the county. In addition to his role with King County, Dr. Rea works clinically at Harborview Medical Center where he is a University of Washington Professor of Medicine. He’s dedicated his career to improving care for emergency conditions. What… Read More
Tech Tip: King County’s App Store grows!
KCIT is making it easier to download the apps you need without having to contact the Helpdesk or require someone with special privileges on your PC. In the past, apps had to be installed by a technician with special rights. Now apps can be self installed when it’s convenient for the end user. Every month, we are putting more apps in the King County App Store known as the Software Center on your PC. To get there, go to the windows icon in the lower left corner. Click and you will get… Read More
Understanding the role of an Appraiser
King County Assessor John Wilson has put together a video that helps residents understand how property tax values are determined. “While your property value might change, the greatest driver in how much you pay in property tax is actually voter-approved ballot measures,” Wilson said. “Each local government can only increase property tax revenues by 1% per year unless – and this an important unless – voters approve a special levy; and it’s these levies that are increasing property tax bills for most of us.” The video debunks some of the myths about… Read More
Featured Job: Fiscal Specialist III
Closing Date/Time: Sun. 07/09/17 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $22.99 – $29.28 Hourly Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT) Location: King Street Center – 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Wastewater Treatment Division Description: This position is offered as a special duty opportunity open to King County career service employees or it will be filled as a term limited temporary position. First consideration will be given to Wastewater Treatment Division employees who are represented by Teamsters Local 117. Applicants from… Read More
PRIDE is coming Sunday, June 25
“Whether you arrived here last week or whether you’ve lived here for five generations, you belong here.” – King County Executive Dow Constantine Please join King County Executive Dow Constantine and other colleagues, friends and family as we walk in the Pride Parade on Sunday, June 25. To walk with the King County group, meet at 10 a.m. on Fourth Avenue between University Street and Seneca Street and look for the King County Metro bus. The parade leaves from Union Street at 11 a.m. and ends at Second Avenue and Denny Way… Read More
KOMO News recently featured a King County Metro driver for his upbeat and positive attitude
Walid Underwood, a regular driver for the D-Line bus, was recently featured in a KOMO News exclusive. Host Eric Johnson and a camera crew tagged along for a ride, chatting with Walid and several of his passengers. ‘Walid doesn’t just drive a bus. He’s a singing, laughing, joke-telling tour guide, throwing out old-school references and corny one-liners and off-the-wall observations. “Welcome aboard Flight 106”, he says, as a handful of riders climb aboard.’ Read more at KOMO News. Image courtesy of KOMO News.
Summer is here: Heat advisory issued
Crossposted from Emergency News The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Heat Advisory in effect through 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 25. Temperatures are expected to soar above 90 degrees this weekend. Because this is the first real summer-like heat in our region this year, residents should use extra caution especially during outdoor activities like Sunday’s Seattle Pride Parade. To help protect you and your family, King County agencies are pleased to offer the following information. Hot Weather Safety Heart problems, stroke, and kidney failure are the most common health problems… Read More
Upcoming PeopleSoft system upgrade, June 23
This is to inform all County staff that the PeopleSoft system will be unavailable from 3 p.m. on Friday, June 23 through 6 a.m. on Monday, June 26. During this planned outage, the PeopleSoft team will be upgrading the system tools and applying vendor-provided updates and maintenance. This work will begin on Friday, June 23 at 3 p.m. and is scheduled to be completed by 6 a.m. on Monday, June 26. The system will not be available for access by any County staff during this outage window. There will be a communication… Read More
King County awarded for commitment to clean transportation
Crossposted from Inside Transportation King County’s efforts to address climate change and promote cleaner transportation were recognized this month with the “2016 Clean Cities Sustainable Commitment Award” from our partners at Western Washington Clean Cities. This is the Clean Cities most prestigious annual award, reserved for organizations that go above and beyond in their commitment to reduce fossil fuel use, promote alternative fuels, and improve air quality. King County is a Gold-level Clean Cities member, and under Executive Dow Constantine’s leadership, has taken bold steps to adopt clean technologies and promote equitable… Read More
Join me for Seattle Pride events
Dear fellow King County employee, At a time when the rights of many in our country are under threat, King County remains steadfast in our commitment and support for fairness, justice and diversity. Wherever you are from, whether you arrived here last week or your family has lived here for generations, you belong here. I hope you will join me and King County Council Chair Joe McDermott tomorrow, Friday, June 23, at 12:15 p.m. as we raise the Pride Flag over the Administration Building to show our support for all people, regardless… Read More
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