Employees redefine respect and cultural understanding, use KC eLearning as added resource
There’s strength in diversity. Different perspectives bring new insights, benefits and relationships. They can also bring challenges. A team of translators at King County Elections experienced this, and decided to overcome it, with great success. “They come from four different countries and each one speaks a different language,” said Elections Supervisor Jacque Larrainzar. “Each of them has a different culture and way of looking at the world.” The interpreters have backgrounds from Mexico, Korea, Vietnam and China. At a recent staff meeting, these differences became more apparent when Jacque asked her team… Read More
Enhanced Wireless at the King County Courthouse
Update provided by KCIT King County Information Technology is pleased to announce completion of the King County Main Courthouse Enhanced Wireless Network project. This means all floors and all devices – from 12 to the basement, laptop to smartphone – will now experience top-of-the-line, high-speed connectivity 24/7/365. Some of you may have already noticed that you can take your laptop anywhere and stay connected everywhere. It’s more than connectivity. You can download documents, check calendars, exchange email without standing next to a hot spot or returning to your desk. This project supports… Read More
KCIT deploying laptops to increase mobility and reduce costs
King County is embracing mobile technology as it strives to help employees be more productive and efficient, regardless of where they are working from. Nearly 8,000 of King County’s 10,000 PCs will be laptops by the year 2020. “Laptops use less energy and allow more flexibility,” said KCIT Communications Manager Jamie Holter. “We have a goal of 80% laptop deployment by 2020, up from 27% a year ago.” Last year, KCIT moved forward to standardize on laptop and mobile devices to reduce annual County expenses by some $800,000, providing employees mobility and… Read More
Prosecutor and District Court launch ESJ teams
Agencies across King County are stepping up to help implement the Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) Strategic Plan. Most recently, the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and District Court launched ESJ committees to further the goal of using ESJ values to guide King County’s operations, programs and service delivery. In February, the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO) formally launched its inaugural Equity and Social Justice Team. With representatives from all divisions, the team focuses on: Providing training opportunities and equity-related events Documenting and measuring the equity and social justice work already being done in the… Read More
Public Defense, Kent School District establish Criminal Justice high school course
A new, one-day civics course on the criminal justice system was introduced to high school seniors throughout the city of Kent last semester. The course was launched by the County’s Department of Public Defense Misdemeanor Practice Director Twyla Carter and the Kent School District. All five Kent high schools participated, including Kent-Meridian – Washington’s most diverse high school. “The first Civics Day events at all the high schools in the Kent School District was a huge success,” said Michael Papritz, Kentridge High School Social Studies teacher, co-curricular leader, and school district project… Read More
Eighth Annual Big Backyard 5K Presented by Kaiser Permanente
Parks will host its eighth annual 5K run/walk at Marymoor Park on Sunday, June 11 at 9 a.m. Parks is thrilled to welcome back Kaiser Permanente as the event’s presenting sponsor and Harborstone Credit Union as the official sponsor of the popular BBY5K hoodie. Early registration is available until April 15 and if you register by March 31, you can get that popular hoodie for only $5 more above the early registration rate. This event has raised more than $250,000 for King County Parks over the last seven years. Read more about… Read More
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MRJC Detention Facility observes 20th Anniversary
Leadership and staff from the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention celebrated Maleng Regional Justice Center’s 20th Anniversary last month at the facility in Kent; marking 20 years of providing jail services to the citizens and law enforcement agencies of South King County. Director William Hayes, Commander Corinna Hyatt, and other DAJD team members shared memories of the direct supervision facility’s March 24, 1997 opening. Direct Supervision refresher training was occurring during the observance; highlighting the importance of ongoing in-service training for corrections staff on Direct Supervision principles and effective supervision of… Read More
Finding my way into restaurant kitchens: A Food Inspector story
Crossposted from Public Health Insider For National Public Health Week, we’re celebrating by featuring unsung public health heroes who make our communities safer and healthier. Each day, we’ll highlight a public health worker through their own words, sharing their work and why they’re committed to serving our community. To kick off the week we spoke with one of our Food Inspectors, Shauna Cartwright. Shauna and her fellow inspectors are responsible for inspecting over 12,000 food establishments, 1,800 pools and spas, 3,000 temporary food events (such as farmers markets and street fairs) and… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County Historic Preservation Facebook
This Facebook page is dedicated to the exploration and discussion of historic preservation activities in King County, Washington. Follow King County Historic Preservation on Facebook today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
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