King County celebrates Pride as one
Crossposted from DES Express Thanks to everyone who came out on Sunday, June 26 to participate in the Seattle Pride Parade! Dozens of us marched as One King County in the bright sun with beautiful new rainbow banners, demonstrating our commitment to equity and social justice. We’re already looking forward to 2017!
Environmental Sampling and Reporting goes Lean
Crossposted from Lean In King County Completing environmental reporting for the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill is a complex process. With complicated record keeping, a long distance from sampling location to laboratory, and equipment and software challenges, the group responsible for environmental sampling and reporting knew there had to be a better way. The first improvement they made involved transportation. On a normal day, the group would collect their samples at Cedar Hills and then send two trucks to the lab so the samples could be tested. The team realized if they consolidated the samples only one truck… Read More
Help shape the future of Access Transportation – Tell us what you think by July 5
Crossposted from Metro Matters Metro needs your feedback to help shape the future of Access Transportation, Metro’s ADA paratransit service. We’ll reach out to the public several times this year to learn about what’s working well and how Access could be improved. Your feedback will inform Metro staff as they plan for new Access contracts that will take effect in 2018. In this first phase of outreach, we want to hear about how we’re doing with Access service, what’s most important riders, and ideas for improvements. Read more at Metro Matters
King County Mobile ID – Implemented, Making a Difference!
A new handheld device is helping law enforcement personnel get identification results quickly in the field, improving the safety of our communities. Handheld Mobile ID devices allow law enforcement to scan fingerprints in the field and search county, state and federal databases for matches in a matter of minutes. It’s an important tool when knowing a person’s true identity can impact critical decisions. Officer Kevin Bateman of the Kent Police Department shared one example with KCTV recently. “We had a hit-and-run, but the guy came back, and all he had was a… Read More
Keep it fresh! Reducing waste and keeping food fresher longer
With the farmer’s markets season in full swing, King County’s Solid Waste Division offers several tips on how to smartly store food, reducing waste and keeping items fresher longer. The food items wasted most are fresh vegetables and fruit. This is typically because we have bought too much or didn’t use it in time. By storing fruits and vegetables for maximum freshness, they will taste better and last longer, helping you eat more of them before they spoil. When buying, choose fresh foods that freeze well if there’s a chance you won’t get… Read More
Featured Job: CD Involuntary Commitment Specialist
Closing Date/Time: Fri. 07/08/16 4:30 PM Pacific Time Salary: $62,025.60 – $78,624.00 Annually Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Location: Chinook Building – 401 5th Ave, Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Community & Human Services Description: The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, self-reliant and connected to community. Provide prompt response to persons believed to have substance use disorders and to be of danger to themselves or others and/or who are gravely disabled with the goal of stabilizing the crisis… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County Auditor Twitter
The King County Auditor’s Office promotes improved performance, accountability, and transparency in King County government through objective and independent audits and studies. Follow the King County Auditor on Twitter today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Kudos! Riders consistently share KC Metro is a great way to start the day
This a.m. bus rider loves how her KC Metro bus driver is always ready to help her start the day with smile and a kind word. Kudos to this driver for making her riders feel safe and happy on their morning commute!
Search the King County Archives
King County Archives, the home of thousands of official documents and photographs, has launched a new online collection search tool at http://www.kingcounty.gov/archives/search. This brief video from KCTV takes you into to the Archives vault, where we talk about the collection, research, and the new search tool. Learn more about how to access items, materials and records from as far back as the 1800s. The video features commentary from King County archivist Carol Shenk.
Farm Fresh Local CSA coming to Chinook
Crossposted from DES Express As part of Healthy Incentives Farm Fresh Local program, we’re bringing Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) to the workplace. CSA at the workplace – how fresh is that? Sign up for a CSA and have it delivered for pick-up at Chinook What’s a CSA? CSAs have become a popular way for consumers to buy local seasonal food directly from a farmer who offers to the public a certain number of “shares.” Typically, the share consists of a box of vegetables, but other farm products may be included. Interested consumers… Read More
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