President of Chile takes picture with members of ARFF
It’s not every day members of your team get to pose for a pic with a world leader, but this is King County International Airport/Boeing Field, after all. President Michelle Bachelet of Chile was gracious enough to take time out of her busy travel schedule to visit with local law enforcement, including members of our Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) facility. The backstory: Earlier this month, Pres. Bachelet touched down at Boeing Field as part of her visit to Washington state, which included meeting with local leaders King County Executive Dow Constantine and Governor… Read More
Watch your mailbox for Primary Election ballots
King County Elections today mailed ballots to nearly 1.3 million registered voters. This Primary Election includes candidates for state and local offices as well as four ballot measures. King County Elections has opened 10 new drop boxes in time for the Primary Election, for a total of 53 available drop boxes. The new ballot drop-off locations include Kenmore, Mercer Island, Tukwila, Newcastle and Rainier Beach in Seattle. Make sure to read and follow directions on your ballot, sign the return envelope, and get it back before the August 1 election day deadline. Here’s… Read More
KCVP staff receives shout-out at Seattle Mariners game
Shared from the DCHS Touching Base Newsletter Throughout the season, the Seattle Mariners recognize some of the brave men and women of the United States Military (active, reserve, veteran or retired) at each Friday and Sunday home game as part of their Salute to Those Who Serve program. On June 11 Michelle Bregel from our King County Veterans Program – Seattle office was recognized by the Seattle Mariners for her military service and continued service to the veterans of King County. Michelle served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force, Security Police, from 1991-1997. She also… Read More
Health Hero: Chris and his CSA habit
Crossposted from Healthy Incentives Each Thursday this summer, King County Metro operator Chris Cappelletti packs up a fresh box of produce at Atlantic/Central base and buses or bikes it home. The local veggies come from farmers with Pike Place Market Farm to Go CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), a partner in King County’s CSA @Work program. We asked Chris to talk about why he is a CSA subscriber and the other healthy habits that make him tick. How long have you been working for the county? In your current job? I was hired as a part-time driver… Read More
Building awareness about poison hemlock dangers
When King County’s Noxious Weed Control Team discovered the toxic noxious weed poison hemlock growing near multiple community gardens in the county, they knew a multilingual communication campaign was the only way to alert the diverse communities of gardeners who speak a wide array of languages “All told, we installed more than one hundred posters in nine languages and 19 unique language combinations at 76 community gardens, farms, and other public spaces in King County,” Nate Dolton-Thornton, Assistant Education Specialist and Multilingual Outreach Lead with the Department of Natural Resources and Parks,… Read More
Salmon, soccer and savings: Why King County recycles water
Here’s something you don’t think about every day: recycled water. Millions of gallons of water are cleaned every day at the five wastewater treatment plants that King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) operates. After the water is cleaned, some of the water is recycled for other uses like industrial, irrigation and wetland purposes. In fact, WTD even uses recycled water to cool machinery and buildings at the West Point and South Treatment Plants. By using recycled water, WTD saves the county approximately $650,000 annually, and saves millions of gallons of water. “We’re helping to… Read More
Restoring justice with Family Intervention & Restorative Services
When domestic violence is perpetrated by children in their own homes, families are faced with a difficult decision about whether to involve the police, which can lead to incarceration and a criminal record. In many instances families want their children to have the opportunity to “cool down” and learn how to manage their feelings of anger or frustration in non-violent ways. That’s why King County created FIRS (Family Intervention and Restorative Services). One of the employees who oversees FIRS is Stephanie Trollen, Legal Services Supervisor at the county’s Juvenile Division of the Prosecutor’s Office. “FIRS… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: Dow Constantine, King County Executive Facebook
As King County Executive, Dow Constantine is working to make King County the best-run government in the nation, and focusing on the great generational challenges of our time: building equity and opportunity, and confronting climate change. This is the official page of King County Executive Dow Constantine and is monitored by the Exec and his staff. Follow King County Executive Dow Constantine on Facebook today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Buying a remodeling or fixer-upper home workshops, July 13 and 20
Are you one of those enterprising “Do-It-Yourself” types? This seminar is presented by HomeStreet Bank to help you learn the best options for finding distressed properties, what improvements add value to your home, how to budget for basic home repairs, and whether to do it yourself or hire out. This class will be held at: Thursday, July 13 from noon to 1 p.m. Chinook Building Thursday, July 20 from noon to 1 p.m. King Street Center Registration is required. Call the HomeStreet Hotline at 206-628-0207, or go online to www.homestreet.com/kingco.
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