National Telecommunicators Week April 13-19
As we celebrate Telecommunicator Week, we want to highlight the great work that the King County Sheriff’s Office call takers and dispatchers do 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our telecommunicators are the heartbeat of public safety, guiding help to those who need it most and supporting our deputies every step of the way. We see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you. Your steady voices, sharp minds, and unwavering dedication makes a large impact on our deputies and the communities we serve.
King County Security Tips – Password safety
Creating strong passwords should be the number one priority in keeping your online world safe. Having weak passwords could result in stolen identities, loss of data or money, and even the loss of a job and/or reputation. You’ve likely heard recommendations for creating secure passwords before. Experts suggest using long, complex, and random combinations of words, letters, numbers and special characters. Follow the tips below to improve your password safety practices: Improve the strength of your passwords. Strong passwords are usually made up of at least eight characters. They should contain numbers, uppercase… Read More
Employee discounts to Seattle Symphony for Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony and Seattle Storm games
King County employees can take advantage of discounts to upcoming performances at the Seattle Symphony this weekend. Learn more and purchase tickets at seattlesymphony.org using promo code KINGSSO. Limit 4 tickets per household. April 10 at 7:30 p.m. Waive all handling fees at the checkout cart. April 11, at noon. Unlock 15% off tickets and pay no additional fees. April 12 at 8 p.m. Waive all handling fees at the checkout cart. Additionally, employees can purchase discounted tickets to upcoming Seattle Storm games. All games are held at Climate Pledge Arena. Purchase discounted tickets… Read More
Resource Fair for people with Developmental Disabilities and Delays on May 29
Crossposted from Cultivating Connections The King County 2025 Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Resource Fair will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Microsoft Commons Mixer building located at 15255 NE 40th St., Redmond, WA 98052. This is a free community event that welcomes people with developmental disabilities and delays, their families, caregivers, teachers, employees and other interested community members. A variety of workshops and over 50 exhibitors will connect attendees with the people and tools to support their goals in employment, education, building community and more…. Read More
Understanding the MMR vaccine
We now have confirmed cases of measles in King County and surrounding counties. Ensuring you and your family are vaccinated against measles is an important way to protect yourself and others. Read on for information on why the MMR vaccine is important, who needs the MMR vaccine, and where they can be vaccinated. What makes measles so dangerous? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), measles isn’t just about a fever and a rash; it’s a serious disease. Complications can include pneumonia and brain injury. Children under 5 are… Read More
Welcome Rebecca Singer, new Solid Waste Division Director
Crossposted from the DNRP newsletter On April 28, Rebecca Singer will start her role as the new Division Director for the Solid Waste Division. Rebecca is a visionary leader committed to achieving ambitious goals in protecting public health and enhancing environmental quality, all while steering towards a sustainable future. Most recently, Rebecca served as the Operations Section Manager in the Wastewater Treatment Division. As the new Solid Waste Division Director, Rebecca will oversee both day-to-day operations and long-term waste management strategies. She will play a key role in advancing equity and racial… Read More
WSDOT e-bike rebate program coming April 9
Attention King County employees, Washington state is preparing to launch WE-bike, an instant rebate program that helps Washington residents purchase certain cycling equipment and electric bicycles, also called e-bikes. On April 9, people across the state will be able to apply online for one of these instant rebates. The programs ends the morning of Wednesday, April 23. More than $4 million is available for instant rebates of either $300 or $1,200 per person, depending on income qualifications. Interested residents can visit the WE-Bike program website ahead of April 9 to check eligibility, learn about… Read More
Now recruiting! King County Metro Equity Cabinet
Crossposted from Metro Matters King County Metro needs new members to join our Mobility Equity Cabinet to help us shape our transit policies, plans and programs. We value your thoughts and opinions! Members of the cabinet will: Gain a deep understanding of Metro as an organization, its guiding policies, services, operations and decision making. Build and strengthen connections in their communities, learn and share about their community’s history, assets, needs and priorities around transit. Shape Metro initiatives and policy updates by collaborating and advising us on key initiatives and policy updates. We… Read More
DAJD manager supports Little Leaguers at Mariners Opening Day
By Noah Haglund, DAJD Communications Specialist IV Seattle Central Little League joined the Mariners Opening Day festivities on March 27, having the honor of saying the two most important words in baseball: Play ball! The league was represented by 70 young people alongside its Coach and President Aaron Parker, who also serves as director of the Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention’s (DAJD) Community Corrections Division. This unforgettable moment before first pitch was a highlight for local players, coaches, and families, as they helped start the Major League Baseball season Seattle Central… Read More
Have your say in the Employee Engagement Survey
The Employee Engagement Survey is in full swing and now through April 21 eligible King County employees (all Executive Branch employees, employees in King County Elections, King County Assessor’s Office, and King County Council who have worked at the county for at least three months prior to the survey and are not an intern or on an STT assignment) are encouraged to share their feedback. Look for an email from kcsurvey@qualtrics-research.com and noreply@qemailserver.com with your custom link to complete the survey. If you did not receive the survey email, please check your email junk or “Other” inbox. If… Read More
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