“Fall” in love with $50 dog adoptions in October
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC The leaves are changing color and the weather is turning cooler, making October a great time to cuddle up with a warm pup from Regional Animal Services of King County! All this month, you can adopt a dog for just $50, plus a pet license fee where applicable. All pets from RASKC have had an initial veterinary exam, are up to date on their vaccinations, have been spayed or neutered, and are microchipped. Adopters get 30 days of opt-in pet health insurance through Trupanion, among other benefits…. Read More
Recognizing Metro’s Operators of the Month, July-August 2024
Crossposted from Metro Matters They are chess players, hikers and gardeners. They love to cook, barbeque, read and travel. They shoot hoops, shoot pool and ride motorcycles. For riders, they are “patient and understanding,” carry “a really contagious positive energy,” “very sweet and thoughtful” and make “my day better every time I ride on their route.” They are operators with a century and a half of driving experience. The operators on your bus are as unique as you, and all of them love driving and giving back to their community. Meet your Operators of… Read More
Records Management Reminder: Most information that we have access to is considered a “Record”
The definition of a record is “any information – regardless of format – that is created, received, or maintained, and which supports, sustains or provides evidence of King County business.” Because of this broad definition, most information we have access to can be considered a record that needs to be managed. This can include, but is not limited to: Paper records Emails Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Information in databases Audio and video files Photographs Social media and website posts Text messages And many more! For more information, visit the… Read More
Double the excellence: King County Metro celebrates Operators of the Year
Crossposted from Metro Matters Metro celebrated two “Operators of the Year” today, marking the rare occasion of two drivers being selected for the annual honor. Emmanuel “Manny” Bautista and Thulin Tolliver were jointly honored as Metro’s 2023 Operators of the Year during a ceremony at the Central/Atlantic Base on Wednesday. Metro riders and colleagues call them skilled, kind and amazing examples of public servants. “Every day, their commitment to safety and reliable service stands out,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “Their dedication is a shining example of King County’s public service, always putting our… Read More
New virtual contact center and search tool to connect King County residents to services
Crossposted from Cultivating Connections On Sept. 30, the Resource Access Team, a new key investment of the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy, launches their virtual contact center and online interactive resource database to better connect King County residents with the services and resources they need to thrive. Resource Access is a multifunctional customer service team within the Department of Community and Human Services that will serve as a centralized information and resource referral system, helping to bridge gaps across the human services system making it easier for residents of King County to access the services they… Read More
Employee safety reminders as the fall season begins
Fall officially arrived on Sunday, Sept. 22 so it’s time to get ready for changes in the weather and less daylight. Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 a.m. which means turning your clocks back one hour on Saturday, Nov. 2 before you go to bed. It is important to prepare for these seasonal changes. If you drive, you should have an emergency kit in your vehicle, including extra clothing, food, water, and a flashlight. If you work on site, have a plan for your commute, dress warmly, and… Read More
Test of KCInform employee alert and warning system on Oct. 17
King County will conduct a test of KCInform, King County’s employee alert and warning system, on Thursday, Oct. 17 between 9 and 10 a.m. as part of the annual Great Washington ShakeOut drill to test earthquake preparedness. KCInform is used to notify County employees of emergency situations, infrastructure disruptions, facility closures, changes in department business operations, and other critical impacts. Your King County desk phone and @kingcounty.gov email address are already in the KCInform system. However, please register your County provided cell phone (if applicable) and personal cell phone and email address… Read More
Wellness Hero Skyler Bridges
Balanced You Wellness Heroes highlights employees doing things to better their lives, the lives of their colleagues, and our community. For Suicide Prevention Month, Balanced You is excited to introduce you to Wellness Hero Skyler Bridges, Executive Assistant to the King County Assessor. In this video Skyler talks about breaking down the stigma of suicide, shares a personal story on how he has been impacted by suicide, the importance of community and connection, a podcast that he started, and more. We want to hear your stories! If you have a wellness story… Read More
Balanced You Conversations: Veterans mental health
Balanced You Conversations is a series of talks about important topics related to overall health and well-being. Karla Clark, Employee Health & Wellness Educator with the Balanced You team talks with Taylor Nguyen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate with Wellness x Design. They discuss veterans’ mental health including suicide prevention, signs, and treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, how to support loved ones, and more. Read more, and view resources and links here. View the video below.
Earn rewards when you bike or scoot to transit!
Crossposted from Metro Matters As we step into fall, King County Metro, in partnership with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), Sound Transit and Lime, is offering a new exciting promotion for those connecting their rides on shared bikes or scooters with public transit. Whether you’re hopping on a bus or catching the Link light rail, you can now earn rewards just by riding and parking at certain transit hubs. What’s new this year? Launched on Sept. 16, the Bike and Scoot to Transit pilot now makes it even easier to ride… Read More
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