State-of-the-art pump station comes to Kirkland
The city of Kirkland has a new neighbor in town. “As a downtown merchant I can say we are really excited to welcome the pump station as our newest downtown neighbor. It’s the kind of neighbor that everybody wants; it’s clean, quiet and attractive,” Penny Sweet, Kirkland’s Deputy Mayor said. Waste water from local Kirkland buildings travels to the pump station, where the water is then pumped to a waste water treatment plant in Renton. The treatment plant takes the waste water, recovers nutrients that can be used, and then treats the… Read More
More copies of Equity & Social Justice poster available
King County’s Equity & Social Justice poster is once again available for employees to display in their workspace. If you need copies of the poster, which uses an “equity tree” to highlight the determinants of equity, for your conference room or office, please contact paula.harris-white@kingcounty.gov or matias.valenzuela@kingcounty.gov to make arrangements to pick some up or put some in inter-office mail to your work site.
King County Employees Deferred Compensation Fair
Americans are living longer, healthier lives. And while that’s a good thing, it also creates a challenge. Bringing your retirement landscape to life takes time, planning, and a clear vision of your future. Now is the time to plan ahead for a retirement that may last 30 years or more. A work of art isn’t created overnight. It takes planning. Learn the skills and techniques you’ll need at the King County Employees Deferred Compensation Fair. All King County benefit-eligible employees and retirees are invited. The fair provides an ideal opportunity for you… Read More
Young Government Leaders Seattle Chapter Kickoff
Young Government Leaders (YGL) Seattle is a leadership and professional development organization, and it is hosting a kickoff event on June 26. YGL’s goals are to connect, educate, inspire and transform current and future government leaders in the Seattle metro area. The June 26 kickoff event is open to employees at every level of government (federal, state, local, tribal, etc.) as well as anyone interested in government employment. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with others interested in government leadership as well as learn more about YGL Seattle (YGL is a Washington DC-based,… Read More
Parks upcycles cargo container for use by campers
In Tolt-MacDonald Park, near Carnation, campers now have the option of camping in a cargo box. “I loved pulling materials out of the scrap bin to make something people would enjoy,” Jason Anglin, a carpenter with King County Parks, said. “It felt good to be this creative.” This upcycled cargo container boasts radiant heat, LED lighting, a table and bench set, food storage, a futon bunk, and an outdoor fire pit. Upcycling is a form of reuse that aims to keep items from entering the waste stream when creating new products by… Read More
Executive Constantine, CM Upthegrove join employees for launch of RapidRide F Line
Riders traveling between Burien, SeaTac, Tukwila and Renton now have more frequent all-day bus service with the launch of King County Metro Transit’s RapidRide F Line. The F Line is the sixth line in the RapidRide program – which is supported by state and federal funding – and will replace routes 110 and 140. The 12-mile-long route provides a better link for communities and riders to Westfield Southcenter Mall, Boeing, The Landing and downtown Renton, and major transit hubs including Sound Transit’s Link light rail and Sounder rail stations. King County Executive… Read More
Annual King County employees car show
The Metro Employees Historic Vehicle Association (MEHVA) is sponsoring the 26th Annual King County Employees Car Show in conjunction with the 38th King County Metro Transit METROADEO on Saturday, June 14. All King County Employees, their families and friends are invited to show off their antique, classic or special interest cars, trucks, motorcycles or any other vehicle at this event. There will be great prizes and giveaways! Registration is free and starts at 9 a.m. The Car Show runs from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. followed by an awards ceremony at 1:30… Read More
Transit Operator honored for response to windshield smash
On March 19, while Metro Transit Operator George Armstrong was driving Route 550 eastbound on I-90, a large pipe smashed into the windshield of his bus, sending glass fragments into his face and eyes. According to one of his passengers, “bleeding and battling the wind now coming through the broken windshield, he was able to slow the bus and pull it over safely,” while remaining calm and professional. At an April 9 ceremony at East Base honoring Armstrong with a Metro Hero Award, East Campus Superintendent Kenneth Johnston praised the operator for his courage…. Read More
Employee’s work in community recognized by radio station
Each month, radio station KKWF-FM 100.7 The Wolf honors a local hero, nominated by listeners, for the individual’s contribution to the community. Greg Wilson, a Program Manager with Public Health’s Environmental Health Services Division (EHSD), received the award in April. He has led EHSD’s strategy to encourage local high school students to pursue and succeed in STEAM coursework – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics – as a foundation for their future careers and community involvement. Greg has established “working together” relationships between students, parents, school faculty and administrators, keeping focus on… Read More
Five Questions with Dr. Mickey Eisenberg, Co-Director, Center for the Evaluation of EMS, Public Health
1. What does your role with the Center for the Evaluation of EMS involve? I am co-director of CEEMS along with Dr. Tom Rea and Dr. Peter Kudenchuk. We supervise all federally and other funded evaluation projects. 2. What do you like most about your job? I work with amazingly bright, energetic and dedicated people. We are all passionate about improving our emergency medical services. 3. What is the biggest challenge in your job? Finding time to ride with firefighters, paramedics, and listen in at 911 communication centers. 4. King County’s cardiac… Read More
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