Major ‘Revive I-5’ repairs continue for Ship Canal Bridge
The Revive I-5 project is designed to extend the life of the aging Ship Canal Bridge and improve safety and ride quality for years to come. While the short-term traffic impacts will be challenging, the long-term payoff will be smoother, safer travel through this critical stretch of I-5. Get the latest updates about this work from WSDOT. As part of the project, two northbound lanes across the Ship Canal Bridge will close while crews repair and resurface the bridge deck. To minimize impacts during major events, work zones will be removed in June… Read More
Celebrating Government Communicators Day, Feb. 20
Crossposted from the DES Express In recognition of Government Communicators Day, coming up on Feb. 20, take a moment to meet the professional communicators in the Department of Executive Services (DES) and learn about what they do. Whether they communicate primarily with employees or the public, or a mix of the two, these are the folks who spend their days juggling deadlines, responding to inquiries, producing content and informing people about the good work that DES divisions do every day! A typical day might involve posting information on the web, writing a… Read More
Recognizing Metro’s Operators of the Month, November-December 2025
Crossposted from Metro Matters They style hair and coach soccer. Cheer for Real Madrid and travel. Launch rockets and cook. They also “handle problem people with class and grace,” are “patient, friendly, and went above and beyond to help an older rider,” and make passengers “feel like I’m in good hands.” They’re operators with more than two centuries of transit driving experience who enjoy meeting with their riders and giving back to their communities. Meet your Operators of the Month for November and December 2025. Read more.
Celebrating Black history, arts and culture with Attorney General Nick Brown
Crossposted from DES Express Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown talked about key milestones in Black history and discussed his personal journey into public service at “For Us, By Us: Transformational Conversations,” a Town Hall event on Feb. 3. This was Attorney General Brown’s first address to county employees. Cecelia Hayes, Equity, Social Justice and Engagement Senior Practitioner for the Department of Executive Services, worked several months to organize the event, which was executed in partnership with other “For Us, By Us” (FUBU) leaders. Transformational Conversations is a series of Black employee-led… Read More
Executive Zahilay visits and thanks Water Taxi staff
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay recently visited the King County Water Taxi to learn more about their operations and see the staff in action. “Our marine division teams help thousands of people get across the Puget Sound from downtown to West Seattle and Vashon Island and back,” Executive Zahilay said. “And soon they will be expanding this service to include more weekends and more hours so more people can get to work, to the hospital, to see friends, and more.” See the full post on Facebook.
Employee Discount at FragranceNet.com: Save $20 on all orders $50 or more
King County employees get access to exclusive discounts and deals through ticketsatwork.com. Use the company code KingCounty to begin receiving discounts and extra special offers on your go-to brands and most-loved experiences, including brand new offers on cruises, just in time for spring travel. This month, save on fragrances, skincare, makeup, hair care, aromatherapy, candles, and gifts at prices far below retail. Shop and save at discounts up to 80% off department store prices. You can save even more by buying testers. Click here to log in and use code PERK20 See all available discounts on the Employee Discount intranet… Read More
Use Form W-4 to change your tax withholding
If you want to change the amount of federal income tax withheld from your pay, use Form W-4 in PeopleSoft to update your payroll. The IRS recommends completing a new Form W-4 when your personal or financial situation changes, but this can be done any time. Go to the IRS website for information about Tax Withholding, including a Tax Withholding Estimator. To adjust the amount of federal income tax withheld from your King County paycheck, update your W-4 in PeopleSoft: Sign in to PeopleSoft Select the Payroll tile Select W-4 Tax Information Enter your choices… Read More
CSO speaks at elementary school about importance of kindness
Crossposted from the King County Sheriff’s Office Employee Newsletter Shoreline Community Service Officer (CSO) Dahlia Corona was invited to speak at the Echo Lake Elementary’s annual Great Kindness Challenge on January 21, where this year’s theme was “Kindness Is Our Superpower!” The event highlighted everyday superheroes in the Shoreline community and invited local professionals to share how kindness plays a role in their work. Guest speakers included the Shoreline School District superintendent, Shoreline Deputy Mayor Eben Pobee, a neonatal nurse practitioner, and CSO Corona, who spoke with students about her role with the Shoreline… Read More
Records Management reminder: Every county employee has a responsibility to manage records
As government employees, managing records is a job requirement for each of us. It is not just a role assigned to admin folks; it is a part of all jobs, including those at every level of county government. If you’re curious about what those basic responsibilities are, we encourage you to take the Basic Records Management online training. The online class takes just 15 minutes to complete, can be taken anywhere with internet access, and can be retaken at any time. Some of the basics are also described in these documents: Key Takeaways – Basic Records Management (PDF) Managing Records Throughout… Read More
How to use your King County ID/ORCA transit benefits
As a King County employee, your employee ID/ORCA card grants you access to King County facilities and opens up a world of public transit options in our region through the Employee Transportation Program (ETP). Buses, light rail, Sounder trains, the Seattle Streetcar and passenger ferries/water taxis provide reliable, consistent, and relaxing ways to get to work. See how to use your ID/ORCA card in the video below. Whether it’s bus, rail, or boat, find out more about your transit options at kingcounty.gov/ETP. For more information on employee safety programs and resources, check out the Safety, Security, and Emergency… Read More
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