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Healthy beginnings start with educators: Inside the Child Care Health Program
Crossposted from Public Health Insider In classrooms across King County, public health is at work: though not always in the ways you might expect. It’s happening in quiet moments of partnership with early learning educators, through culturally responsive tools and trainings, supported by a dynamic and dedicated team focused on children’s well-being from the very beginning. This is the work of the Child Care Health Program (CCHP) at Public Health – Seattle & King County. Meeting educators where they’re at Every parent wants to know their child is safe, and every educator wants to… Read More
Join the redesigned King County Mentorship Program
The King County Mentorship Program has officially relaunched with a refreshed six-month experience designed to empower employees to build relationships that ensure our collective progress. We are looking for committed mentors who are ready to guide and support mentees as they take ownership of their growth and development. What to do next: Visit the Mentorship Program intranet page to: Learn about the six-month program Complete your role-specific e-learning Attend the role-specific kickoff sessions in March Explore the new Mentorship Guide and other resources Your new journey starts here. Join the relaunched Mentorship Program and help shape the future… Read More
Executive releases recommendations of 100-member Transition Committee
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay has released the report of Transition Committee Recommendations developed by the 100 community members who participated in his Transition Committee in December 2025. “King County residents have delivered a Transition Committee report with policy recommendations for short and long-term actions that our new administration can take,” Executive Zahilay said. “Over the coming months you will see us advancing many of these actions, which primarily focus on the 4Bs: (1) “Breaking the Cycle” of homelessness, addiction, trauma, and incarceration, (2) “Building for Affordability” the housing, childcare, and transit… Read More
Discounts available through TicketsatWork: Discount flight reservations and TurboTax
King County employees get access to exclusive discounts and deals through ticketsatwork.com. Discount flight reservations: Save up to 20% on flights with special, negotiated rates and substantial savings. Learn more here. Save an extra 20% on TurboTax Full Service: King County employees can save an extra 20% on TurboTax Full Service through TicketsatWork. Learn more and view full offer terms. TicketsatWork is updated daily with seasonal offers and exclusive savings on everything from home entertainment to your everyday needs. Visit ticketsatwork.com/tickets and use the company code KingCounty to begin receiving discounts and extra special offers on your go-to brands and most-loved experiences, including… Read More
Records Management reminder: Managing records saves us money
Did you know that managing records saves money for King County? One of the key features of good records management is the process of legally disposing of records and information that we do not need to retain. Disposing of records has a direct impact on the money we spend and allows us to achieve one of our county’s values of being responsible stewards. It also directly supports Executive Zahilay’s policy goal of Better Government. Less staff time spent on searching for and responding to Public Records Requests, or locating records needed for other business reasons,… Read More
DCHS-led Health Through Housing initiative hits major milestone
King County’s Health Through Housing (HTH) initiative is currently housing over 1,000 formerly homeless King County residents, a major milestone! This effort, within the Department of Community and Human Services’ (DCHS) Housing and Community Development Division, is a critical part of King County’s efforts to end homelessness through emergency and permanent supportive housing. The initiative combines stable housing with onsite services, which has been shown to improve residents’ health and keep them in the communities they call home. The HTH team opened multiple sites in the past few months and are continuing to move… Read More
New “Deputies with Dogs” campaign underway for the underdogs
Crossposted from the DES Express Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) and the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) have launched a new “paw-tnership” to help spread the word about animals in need of homes. A recent photo shoot, with results posted on social media, highlighted “Papa,” a nine-year-old German Shepherd who is currently in a foster home. “RASKC is always looking for opportunities to expand our presence and showcase the animals we have,” said Valerie Orsi, assistant manager for operations at RASKC. “With this collaboration, the intent is to feature the… Read More
VIDEO: A unique salmon recovery partnership in King County has proven to be an effective model for collective impact
Crossposted from King County Field Notes Twenty-five years after creating a first-of-its-kind regional partnership for salmon recovery, King County and a coalition of partners are celebrating progress and renewing the alliance for another decade. The partners have so far reconnected 730 acres of floodplain, completed 719 salmon recovery projects, and planted native vegetation in nearly 1,500 acres of riparian areas while also improving water quality, reducing flood risks, and expanding public access to greenspace. They are achievements that would have been nearly impossible without the agreement signed in 2000 that unified investments and… Read More
Executive Zahilay transmits legislation to expand Metro bus service and strengthen Link light rail connections in South King County
Crossposted from Metro Matters On Monday, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay transmitted legislation to the King County Council proposing major updates to Metro bus service across South King County as part of the multi-year South Link Connections project. The proposal builds on the recent opening of the Kent-Des Moines, Star Lake, and Federal Way Downtown Link light rail stations and would create a more connected, reliable transit network serving Algona, Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Normandy Park, Pacific, SeaTac, Tukwila, and nearby unincorporated areas. If approved, the new service would launch as… Read More
In the field with Executive Zahilay: Listening to staff and empowering solutions
During my first months in office, I have made it a top priority to get away from my desk and into the field to meet with King County employees. I believe leadership starts with listening, and these experiences have grounded me in the day-to-day work that keeps our region running and given me tremendous appreciation for the hard work and dedication of King County employees. In December, I joined King County Metro staff at the Mosaic of Us event at Metro’s Central/Atlantic Bus Base, celebrating the strength of our diverse workforce. I… Read More
The 2026 Noxious Weed List is official!
Crossposted from the Noxious Weeds Blog What does it mean to be a noxious weed? “Noxious weed” is a legal designation. To become a noxious weed a plant must first meet four criteria. Introduced to Washington state (non-native) Spread beyond where they are planted Create harm where introduced* Difficult to control *This harm can be agricultural, such as reducing crop output, ecological, such as out competing our native plants, or physical, such as toxic to humans or livestock. They can impact wildlife, human health, land value, recreation, and natural resources. Anyone can nominate… Read More
Updated King County Critical Area Ordinance enhances protection for environmentally critical areas, supports housing, and commercial agriculture
Crossposted from King County Local King County has completed the first major update in two decades of its regulations for developing land near wetlands, streams, and other critical areas. Developed through three years of research, planning, and public discussion, the updated King County Critical Area Ordinance is a set of land use regulations intended to safeguard environmentally critical areas, communities, and infrastructure. The Metropolitan King County Council adopted the final ordinance on Dec. 2. Please continue reading for more information on when the ordinance becomes effective, frequently asked questions, next steps, and updated… Read More
King County becomes first public agency to receive the Year Up United Impact Award
Crossposted from the DES Express King County commits more than $1 million to continue paid internships and expand career opportunities for young adults through Year Up United. Jonny Lopez, a former Year Up United intern, took the podium after some heavy hitters. John Stanton, chairman of the Seattle Mariners and Trilogy International Partners and founding chairman of the Year Up United Puget Sound Board, had addressed the crowd. Other Year Up and county leaders had spoken about the importance of internships and the successful partnership between the two organizations. But it was… Read More
Learn about the Harborview Bond Program in new “Ted Talks” series
Crossposted from the DES Express From the Harborview Construction and Infrastructure Division: Harborview Medical Center has launched the video series “Ted (Klainer) Talks,” hosted by Harborview’s Senior Director of Capital Development Ted Klainer, showcasing the Harborview Bond Program’s journey toward building a new tower and making other improvements on the hospital campus. Ted will be joined by numerous project experts, including Harborview Construction and Infrastructure Division (HCID) Director Tony Wright, to share project updates, show how the project was developed, and take viewers on a behind the scenes look at how the… Read More
Executive Office presents Day of Remembrance Proclamation to RISE and AANHP Leaders
In recognition of Feb. 19 as Day of Remembrance, an official proclamation was shared with leadership from the Refugees and Immigrants Support and Empowerment (RISE) Affinity Group and the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacifica (AANHP) Affinity Group. Day of Remembrance honors the more than 120,000 Japanese Americans who were forcibly removed from their homes and incarcerated during World War II. This observance serves as a reminder of the harm caused by fear-driven policies and the importance of protecting civil liberties for all. “Remembering this history is essential to preventing the repetition of policies… Read More
Tap to pay: Puget Sound region transit systems to accept credit and debit cards, and digital wallets as fare payment
Crossposted from Metro Matters On Feb. 23, ORCA is launching a new Tap to Pay feature allowing riders to use credit and debit cards, and digital wallets, to pay for transit across the Puget Sound region. Riders can simply tap their contactless Visa, Mastercard, Discover® Network, or American Express credit or debit cards, or cards in digital wallets, using Apple Pay™, Google Pay™, or Samsung Pay™ to ride. This new feature expands access to public transportation and supports seamless travel experiences for both daily riders and visitors alike. This new feature also comes as Seattle and the Puget Sound region… Read More
Executive Zahilay visits staff at Chinook Wind project in Tukwila
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay recently visited the Chinook Wind project in Tukwila to learn more about the project and see the habitat restoration work of employees from the Department of Natural Resources and Parks’ (DNRP) Water and Land Resources Division. “Yesterday I visited the hard working staff of King County’s Water and Land Resources Division at DNRP to see the Chinook Wind project in Tukwila. What used to be a rundown hotel site is now transformed back into natural habitat that will support salmon recovery for generations to come,” Executive Zahilay… Read More
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.
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