Community meetings look to improve rural human services delivery
DCHS is convening three meetings to hear from rural community leaders and human services providers – both in the incorporated and unincorporated areas of King County – to get ideas and input that will inform DCHS’s planning for future human services delivery as well as planning for the renewal of the Veterans and Human Services Levy. Meetings will take place: * North Bend, June 17, 2016 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., Mount Si Senior Center (411 Main Ave. South, North Bend). Councilmember Kathy Lambert will attend. Register here. * Enumclaw, June 22,… Read More
What about lead poisoning in King County?
Crossposted from the Haz Waste Help blog What about lead poisoning in King County? Lead in drinking water has been all over the news in recent months. Should we be concerned about lead poisoning in King County? In King County, water is not a common source for lead. Lead in drinking water usually comes from pipes or fittings. These are five things to know about lead in drinking water. Read more at Haz Waste Help
Featured Job: Vehicle Maintenance Managing Director (VM Manager)
Closing Date/Time: Thu. 06/23/16 4:30 PM Salary: $109,720.00 – $140,483.20 Annually Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Location: King Street Center – 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Transportation – Transit Division Description: The Vehicle Maintenance Managing Director reports directly to Metro’s General Manager and will be a key contributing member of the Management Team, which includes the General Manager, Deputy General Managers, Finance Manager and the managing directors of the Operations, Rail, Power and Facilities, and Service Development sections. The Vehicle Maintenance Managing Director is responsible… Read More
Seattle Storm and Wild Waves discount tickets
Seattle Storm Ticket prices between $16-$29, most sections within 101-128 Sunday, July 10, 4 p.m. vs Indiana Fever Friday, August 26, 7 p.m. vs Los Angeles SparksClick here to access this offer and enter promo code: KING2016. Wild Waves -The Metro Employees Recreational Activities Association (MERAA) is offering discounted tickets to Wild Waves to King County employees. MERAA is NOT receiving any money or percentage of tickets sold. The online purchase price is $25.00 and Main Gate prices are $43.79. Click here to access this offer (PDF). See all available discounts on… Read More
King County Elections blog: We’ve got a new look!
Crossposted from KC Elections You may have noticed our new look that not only includes this new blog (welcome!) but also our social media profiles and the Primary Election ballot you’ll receive in July. Why the change? From Elections Director Julie Wise, “When I took office this January, one of my goals was to re-brand King County Elections so that we are better able to connect with our widely diverse population of voters. I wanted a simple, fresh look that would resonate with all of our communities, regardless of what age they… Read More
Emergency alert and notification system for King County employees
In light of the recent power outage and gas leak, stay connected to know what’s going on during a significant event or emergency situation. King County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has invested in an emergency alert and notification system, used to communicate to County employees and the public during an emergency. There are two services you can sign up for: ALERT King County for regional public emergency alerts. Subscribers to ALERT King County will receive emergency, life safety and other important messages. The service is free to King County residents. Register… Read More
Juneteenth lunch and learn presentation
King County employees are invited to join us for a panel discussion on the history of Juneteenth and its legacy today. Speakers will include elected officials, an historian and community members. Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, is a holiday that commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas in June 1865, and the emancipation of African-American slaves throughout the Confederate South. It is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. The panel discussion will be held Thursday, June 16… Read More
Kudos! KC Metro rider takes to Twitter to praise driver
A recent bus rider had nothing but love for her driver. Kudos to this King County Metro bus driver for making riders feel at home and showing kindness even in difficult or stressful situations!
Wear your t-shirt with PRIDE to the Parade June 26
This is the 2nd year that all of King County has marched together as One King County. Last year over 300 King County employees, their children, partners, dogs and even grandparents joined in the festivities. There will be a bus, and a boat, and music, and bubbles…you don’t want to miss this! Get in the mood with a fabulous t-shirt! There are two ways to get one: Order and pay for one by 6/15 (that way you ensure you get the right size and can match it with your ensemble). Be one… Read More
Play areas and park facilities undergo summer makeover
Just in time for summer, several parks around King County are freshening up their facilities, playgrounds and sports areas. One park involved in this play area rehabilitation is Five Mile Lake Park out near Federal Way and Auburn, in an unincorporated part of the County. “You think of a traditional playground, but there’s nothing traditional about this one,” said Doug Miller, a Park Specialist in the Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) who has been with King County since 1989. “I don’t think the majority of people know what it means… Read More
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