Garden Questions? Call the Garden Hotline
Crossposted from the HazWasteHelp blog Is this the right time to plant tomatoes? Where can I find good soil for my raised beds? How can I win my battle with slugs? Home gardeners and landscape professionals can get expert advice by calling the Garden Hotline at (206) 633-0224, Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Read more at HazWasteHelp
One-on-One: Veterans program builds on military expertise and experience
Adjusting to change can be hard. Moving, starting a family or going back to school are difficult transitions. Returning to civilian life after spending time in the military is equally, if not more challenging, especially when it comes to getting a job. King County’s Vets 4 HIRE Fellowship Program tackles this issue head on, allowing veterans to transition to civilian life by connecting them with skill-building experiences at King County. With each department able to identify and create a fellowship position, the opportunities are endless. Furthermore, the Veteran and Human Services Levy… Read More
Newly-elected assessor works in a King County state of mind
When new King County Assessor John Wilson was elected last November, he was very clear about his goals. “We want to embrace the Executive’s issue of being the best-run government and be recognized nationally as the best assessment department,” he said. “We can do this by setting fair and equitable property values, and creating and sustaining a stable revenue stream for the government to operate.”
Zika in King County: What it means and who should be concerned
Crossposted from the Public Health Insider blog Blood tests confirmed the first case of Zika virus in King County today in a man in his forties who had recently been in Colombia. This is the third case of Zika virus in the state of Washington, all found in people who became infected while in countries that have current Zika outbreaks. We caught up with Dr. Jeff Duchin, King County Health Officer, to find out what this means for people who live here. Were you surprised that we’ve gone this long without having… Read More
RASKC unveils new multilingual support on website
Crossposted from the DES Express blog Serving our diverse community is important for every King County agency. To reinforce Regional Animal Services of King County’s (RASKC) commitment to improving access and delivering better and more direct service, the agency recently unveiled a “version 2.0” website that features multilingual content functionality. Read more at DES Express
Social Media Spotlight: King County Rivers Facebook
In King County we are surrounded by water, including 119 miles of rivers: from the Green-Duwamish to the White; from the Cedar to the Sammamish; and from the Snoqualmie to the Tolt, Raging and Skykomish rivers. Follow King County Rivers on Facebook today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Featured Job: Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic (Transit Mechanic)
Closing Date/Time: Tue. 05/31/16 4:30 PM Salary: $32.44 – $36.04 Hourly Location: Multiple locations in King County Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Division: Department of Transportation – Transit Division Description: In Vehicle Maintenance there is no such thing as a normal day. This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of heavy-duty diesel industrial automotive engines, trolleys, coaches, and other vehicles operated by Metro Transit. Providing mechanic services is a career with meaning. king County Metro Transit is a regional leader in helping people move quickly throughout the region,… Read More
Kudos! Helpful and considerate Metro driver praised by rider
This Metro driver went the extra mile to help riders with questions and directions. Kudos to this driver and others who continue to provide excellent customer service!
Environmental Protection Agency recognizes asthma program’s leadership
Crossposted from the KC Public Health Insider blog On May 3, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the King County Asthma Program as a recipient of the 2016 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management. The award honors local asthma programs for leadership in improving the lives of people with asthma, especially those in underserved communities. Asthma is a respiratory disease that makes breathing difficult. Nine percent of adults and five percent of children in King County have asthma, a chronic disease that can seriously impact quality of life and increase risk… Read More
ESJ fairs to showcase how we’re addressing equity
Achieving equity and social justice doesn’t just happen on its own. It takes thoughtful intention, a willingness to honestly evaluate our practices, a spirit of innovation, and persistence in the face of obstacles. Throughout King County, committed employees have not shied away from the challenge. In every department, concrete actions are underway to further equity and social justice in how we do business, how we work with the communities we serve, and how we interact with one another. You can find out about these efforts at one of three Equity and Social… Read More
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