Save 30 percent on Seattle Symphony performances in January
King County employees can receive a 30 percent discount on tickets to two upcoming Seattle Symphony concert performances this January: Shostakovich Concerto Festival I and II – Held January 19 at 7:30 p.m. or January 20 at 8 p.m. Mendelssohn and Schubert – Held January 26 at 7:30 p.m. or January 28 at 8 p.m. To receive the discount, please use promo code Ludovic1617 when purchasing tickets online, via phone at 206-215-4747, or in person at the Benaroya Box Office, located at Third Ave and Union Street (hours here). Find all King County employee discounts on the Employee Discount webpage.
Improving food safety in restaurants, one smiley face at a time
King County’s food safety employees want to ensure that the County’s restaurant safety ratings are as simple and user-friendly as possible for residents so they turned to a new system that everyone understands: emojis. “[Diners] were telling us that they wanted the information to be easy to understand, and to see it at the restaurant, helping them make decisions on the spot,” Becky Elias, Food Program Manager with Public Health – Seattle & King County, said. “People can walk down the street, see a window sign outside of a restaurant and be able… Read More
Using the sun’s energy to illuminate bus shelters
King County is harnessing the power of the sun and the innovations of its employees to provide lighting at its bus shelters. King County Metro Transit is one of the largest transit systems in the country, and its network of more than 8,000 bus stops and 1,800 bus stop shelters is growing! Metro’s employees are using solar power as a climate- and budget-friendly solution to providing lighting at bus shelters. Solar lighting is being installed in about 50 new shelters each year, as well as in another 50 shelters through refurbishment. “Solar… Read More
Be Informed! Veteran Services and Benefits Lunch and Learn
Come learn about the variety of services and benefits available to veterans, spouses and dependents offered through the VA, other government agencies and local community service organizations. You will learn about the benefits and services related to housing, employment, education, medical, dental, burial and pension. You will also learn the processes used in connecting with VA benefits earned as a result of military service and receive applications for accessing these earned benefits. Thursday, February 9, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m. Chinook Building, Rooms 121/123, 401 Fifth Avenue This information will be relevant to… Read More
2016-2017 Be Flood Ready brochure in 21 languages
Flooding is the most common winter weather disaster and one which many residents are unprepared. From river flooding to urban drain and stream flooding, “Be Flood Ready” is a print resource available in 21 languages to raise awareness about available resources and best practices for reducing risks associated with flooding. The brochure is available as a PDF online at www.kingcounty.gov/floodservices or in print, by request. The web site also has videos in the same 21 languages on flood preparedness that are available for sharing to your web site, social media or in communications.
Yesler Bridge Rehabilitation Project: Reminder, January 2017
From Tuesday, January 3 through mid-February, crews will close the sidewalk on the east side of 4th Ave S between S Washington and Jefferson streets. This sidewalk closure is in addition to the sidewalk closure on the west side of 4th Ave S, check out the detour map here. Crews will be widening the bridge footings (beneath the sidewalk) during the weekdays, and other crews will be installing a large electrical utility duct bank next to the eastern bridge abutment on weeknights. The right lane on 4th Ave S will be closed during weeknights to… Read More
Featured Job: Personal Health Services Supervisor Tuberculosis Control Program
Closing Date/Time: Tue. 01/24/17 11:59 PM Salary: $89,502.40 – $116,251.20 Annually Job Type: Career Service Location: Harborview Medical Center – Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Public Health–Prevention Description: This position is responsible for the clinical oversight, supervision and management of TB Clinic and case management staff and allied health services for the King County Tuberculosis Program. The position plans, implements and evaluates programs within the tuberculosis control program. The position selects new staff and assures appropriate training and orientation for staff. This position engages in strategic planning and quality improvement efforts within the program and participates in the… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County Green Teams Facebook
The King County Green Team program supports clubs and classes in King County schools in their environmental stewardship projects. King Ciounty invites Green Teams to use this website to ask questions, share ideas and post success stories. Follow the King County Green Teams on Facebook today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dear fellow King County employee, On Monday, January 16, our nation will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is unique in that it is the only national holiday also designated as a National Day of Service. I hope you will be able to contribute your time and effort on Monday to help your community. You can find more information on volunteer events at www.nationalservice.gov/mlkday (national website) or, locally, at the United Way of King County site, www.uwkc.org/events/mlk-day-of-service. At this time of political upheaval, it is… Read More
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