2025 MLK celebration highlights dedication to community
On Tuesday, Jan. 14, King County employees and community members came together to honor our nation’s foremost human rights leader and King County’s namesake, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The annual celebration was at the Ikea Performing Arts Center in Renton. The celebration focused on the theme Dedication to Community, and the accompanying quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: “All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence. Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” The program featured… Read More
Danielle Hinz named new FBOD deputy director
Crossposted from DES Express Danielle Hinz started in her role as Finance and Business Operations’ new deputy director on January 6, returning to King County after a hiatus working at Amazon. “You will find that Danielle is a seasoned and mature leader who excels at building relationships,” said Ken Guy, FBOD director. “She is also a strategic and visionary thinker who knows how to achieve results in collaboration with others.” Read more.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday is Jan. 20
King County offices are closed on Monday, Jan. 20 to observe the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. All offices will be back to normal schedule on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Click here for Metro Transit holiday bus schedules. If you have questions about your holiday schedule, please speak to your supervisor. Have a safe and healthy holiday.
Discounts available for Cirque du Soleil KOOZA at Marymoor Park, Jan. 19 – Mar. 16
Cirque du Soleil returns to Marymoor Park with KOOZA, a show that combines two circus traditions: acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor. King County employees receive 20% off by using this link for select seats/dates. For VIP packages and groups of 10 or more people, contact Sales Manager Michael Ciaccia at Michael.Ciaccia@cirquedusoleil.com for details and added savings. See all available employee discounts on the Employee Discount webpage.
View your W-2 form online
Your 2024 W-2 form is now available in PeopleSoft to view and print. ADP will mail a paper copy of your W-2 form by the January 31 IRS deadline to the address you had listed in PeopleSoft on Dec. 31, 2024. To view or print your W-2, log in to PeopleSoft, choose the Payroll tile, then go to “View W-2/W-2c Forms.” You can also access W-2 forms from any device by registering at the ADP website using these instructions: Access W-2s through ADP. Your Form 1095-C—Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage—will also be sent to your… Read More
King County Metro mourns one of our own, lost too soon
Crossposted from Metro Matters A loyal friend. A kind and thoughtful operator. A devoted husband. Metro Operator Shawn Yim was all these things and more. Yim, 59, was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 18. Thousands of Metro and other King County employees, staff from transit agencies around the Northwest and Canada, dignitaries and members of the public participated in a citywide procession and attended the memorial service that followed. It was hosted by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 587 at the Lumen Field WAMU Theater. Read more.
Advances made in building a more representative King County
New data shows that King County continues to make progress towards its goal of a County workforce that truly reflects the communities we serve. Since 2016, King County has had the stated goal of ensuring its workforce is racially diverse and culturally responsive at all levels of the organization, consistent with the region’s demographics, with a particular focus on positions within the top 20 percent of pay. “King County is rapidly changing,” King County Executive Dow Constantine said. “More people are choosing to live and work here because of everything this region… Read More
King County Metro to resume fare inspection in March 2025
Crossposted from Metro Matters King County Metro is planning a phased approach to returning to fare inspection. In the coming weeks, the agency is launching a multilingual communications and outreach campaign to raise awareness of this change and to let riders know they may be eligible for a reduced fare. Starting March 31, 2025, Metro’s Fare Resource Advocates will ask riders for proof of fare payment. The officers will offer friendly, verbal reminders to riders who did not pay. The Fare Resource Advocates also will provide information on the return to fare… Read More
Reminder: 2025 benefit deductions began with the first payday of the year
Depending on the benefits you elected during Open Enrollment, you may notice differences in the deductions taken out of your paycheck. Benefit deductions for the new year always start on the first paycheck in January. For 2025, the benefit deductions began on the Jan. 2 paycheck. Those in the Regular Employee Benefit Group have premium share deductions for the Regence medical plans: KingCare PPO ($75 per month) and KingCare Select ($50 per month). Pre-tax deductions for employee premium shares are split evenly and deducted from the first two paychecks of every month…. Read More
King County Metro celebrates Streetcar Employee of the Year Mike Nicolay
Crossposted from Metro Matters A man described as an integral part of the Streetcar team has been named as the King County Metro’s Streetcar Employee of the Year. Mike Nicolay was selected for the honor by his colleagues, who say he is an invaluable resource to all whom he meets during his workday. “Mike Nicolay is the heart and soul of Streetcar for his behind-the-scenes administrative support of all employees across Streetcar and plays a critical role in keeping Streetcar running smoothly,” said Jeremy Valenta, Streetcar Director. “Mike is known by his… Read More
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