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Pet of the Week: Lila Rose
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC This pretty flower is Lila Rose, our Pet of the Week! This young girl came to us because she wasn’t a good fit in her previous home. Her personality color is “Rambunctious Red,” meaning she is a spirited cat with a fun-loving personality. She may need some time to get used to people and new surroundings. When she does get comfortable, Lila Rose is an affectionate lovebug who likes to “talk” to you! Lila Rose may be sensitive to handling at times, so she would do best… Read More
Metro’s adult fare change effective Sunday
Effective Sunday, July 1, Metro will convert to a single adult fare of $2.75, anytime, anywhere. One-zone, two-zone, peak and off-peak fares will no longer apply. There will be no change in the fares for youth, ORCA LIFT and RRFP. A partir del 1º de julio del 2018, Metro cobrará una tarifa única de $2.75 para adultos. Ya no se aplicarán tarifas de zona 1 zona 2 y hora pico. No habrá cambios en el costo para jóvenes, niños ORCA LIFT y RRFP. Visit What to Pay to learn more.
Training Spotlight: The Fundamentals of Coaching
The Fundamentals of Coaching is a half-day training being held Aug. 30 and Nov. 13 in Room 560 of the King County Administration Building. This half-day training introduces the fundamental skills of coaching. Have you ever wondered if coaching could be applied on your job? Do you know that you can have an effective, seven-minute coaching session with an individual or co-worker? Are you aware of the mindfulness practices included in coaching? Come join us for The Fundamentals of Coaching course, where you will become familiar with the basic elements of coaching… Read More
Latino Outdoors hikes Alki Beach Trail
Crossposted from King County Parks Plog By Gabriel Avila-Mooney, Communication Specialist for the King County Regional Trail System On Monday, June 4, I joined the Washington chapter of Latino Outdoors, in a partnership with King County Parks, and walked the Alki Beach Trail. A scenic late afternoon hike ended in a beautiful sunset, highlighting one of the unique regional trails in King County. It was a fun opportunity to meet other Latinos in my area and talk about living and working in the beautiful Puget Sound Region. If you’re looking to join other… Read More
Supreme Court decision will not affect strong partnership with labor
Dear fellow King County employee, Today, the Supreme Court handed down its decision on Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, ruling that state and local public employees cannot be required to pay union dues or fees. Labor unions have always been valued partners in our efforts to make King County a great place to work, and a highly effective service provider for our residents. Just last month, the King County Council approved our groundbreaking Master Labor Agreement jointly developed with our Coalition of Unions, which gives us a… Read More
2018 Seattle Pride Parade in pictures
Hundreds of King County employees and their friends and family joined King County Executive Dow Constantine to celebrate diversity, fairness, and justice at the Seattle Pride Parade Sunday. “Another fantastic #SeattlePride on the books! Times are difficult, but in King County, we’re striving to make sure that #allarewelcome,” Executive Constantine shared on Twitter Sunday. King County Metro Bus 6885 was wrapped for the occasion, and traveled the parade route with a King County Medic One rig, courtesy of Public Health. Public Health has a long history of participating in the Seattle Pride… Read More
Metro managers who #RideTransit: Terry White
Shared from the Employee Transportation Program In honor of #RideTransit month, we’re talking with four Metro managers about their transit commutes and any advice they’d like to pass along to new riders. Deputy General Manager Terry White has several options for his transit commute. He lives in the Soos Creek area south of Renton, and likes to walk north to Fairwood to catch Route 102 into Seattle – or walk south about the same distance to catch Route 157. Either walk is about one and a half to two miles, so he… Read More
King County: #RiseWithUs
Welcome 2018 Special Olympics USA Games! Let me win. But, if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. – Special Olympics Athlete Oath During the July 1-6 Seattle- and King County-hosted games, more than 4,000 athletes and coaches representing each state and the District of Columbia will compete in 14 team and individual sports “in the best sports facilities in the greater Seattle region including the University of Washington, Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University, King County Parks’ Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center, Willows Run Golf Club, Celebration Park, Angle… Read More
Tech Tip: Don’t shut down, restart!
ICYMI: We ran a great tip last fall on the importance of restarting your computer rather than just shutting it down. KCIT maintains our computer systems around the clock, even while most of us are sleeping. But, your computer must be on. This is especially important when security patches are being deployed. So, if you leave your computer in your work area when you depart for the day, hit “Restart” instead of “Turn Off” when you go home. Doing so cleans up your computer and allows KCIT to roll out the necessary… Read More
KCIT deploying new tool to protect data and systems
During the month of July, KCIT will deploy a new security tool that will help protect the entire King County network from cybersecurity attacks. The new tool will operate behind the scenes, helping to protect all of our data and systems from both external and internal cyber threats. This deployment should affect neither your computer nor your day-to-day business operations. If you are blocked from a work-approved website or application, either submit a Help Desk Ticket to HelpTicket@KingCounty.gov or escalate the issue through your technical support group.
Kudos! to EcoConsumer for offering Repair Events – inclusively
EcoConsumer joined forces with Univision Seattle to get the word out to everyone about our great King County Repair Events! EcoConsumer’s creativity and media outreach continue to impress and serve the residents of King County well. Thank You, Paula Lamas and Univision Seattle! Kudos, EcoConsumer!
Financial Wellness: Class is in session!
Crossposted from Balanced You Get a passing grade when it comes to managing your financial wellness Did you know 46 percent of full-time employed U.S. adults say that financial challenges cause them the most stress in their lives?* Are you one of them? If any of the following sound familiar to you, consider signing up for a My Secure Advantage class for tips and resources to support you in your quest for peace of mind when it comes to managing your finances. Sign up for a My Secure Advantage onsite class today… Read More
What’s a Data Dive?
Crossposted from Best Starts for Kids Blog Part 2 of our Community Owned Data blog series Last week, we kicked off our month-long “community owned data” blog series. You can read the first post here. Every other year, Best Starts collects community data that helps guide our funding strategies. To ensure that we are truly partnering with communities and sharing data ownership, Best Starts partnered with specific communities to have conversations about the data from our Best Starts for Kids Health Survey and help us understand it. We learned a lot from… Read More
Rev Up For Retirement seminar July 11th
You’re not too young to think about retirement! Join us Wednesday, July 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a retirement information seminar featuring guest speaker Jean Cormier, who will discuss your Medicare options. We’ll also talk about the current retirement climate, projections for the future, and the resources available to you through King County. Representatives from the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and the Retired Public Employees Council of Washington will be in attendance. The seminar takes place in King Street Center’s eighth floor conference center, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle. Registration is… Read More
Featured Job: Administrative Support Specialist III, Transit
Closing: July 1, 2018, 11:59 p.m. (GMT -8:00) Salary: $26.04 – $31.48 Hourly Location: Multiple locations in King County Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Department: Department of Transportation – Transit Division Job Number: 2018EM08230 Description: This career service position located in Metro’s Atlantic Base provides the administrative support required to sustain Transit Operations. The position ensures timely and accurate tracking of employee leave, payroll processing, maintains files, monitors and tracks budget expenditures and maintains spreadsheets and databases. Contact: For more information, contact Elisha Mackey at 206- 477-0193 or Elisha.Mackey@KingCounty.gov…. Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County, WA on Twitter
America’s 13th-largest county, home to 2.1 million people and 39 cities, and the only jurisdiction in the world named for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Stay current on the happenings in King County by joining @KingCountyWA’s 67.4K followers on Twitter. Follow King County, WA on Twitter today.
Pet of the Week: Domino
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC We’re not playing games: Domino is our Pet of the Week! This senior pittie mix is black with white spots, just like his namesake. He came to us because his previous owner couldn’t care for him anymore. Domino’s personality color is “Easy Going Green,” meaning he’s an adaptable dog who loves to go with the flow. This sweet boy is full of love and snuggles! Silly, goofy, and adorable are his middle names. Domino has lived in a home with children, and his previous owner described him… Read More
Save the date: Fifth Annual PRIDE CLE and Happy Hour event
Spread the word about this Pride Month event sponsored by King County Superior Court and QLaw. Two Steps Forward; One Step Back: The State of LGBTQ Rights King County Superior Court and QLaw are sponsoring their Fifth Annual PRIDE CLE and Happy Hour event Monday, June 25 in the 12th floor jury room of the Seattle Municipal Court, 600 Fifth Avenue. The CLE will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and the happy hour will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The panel will explore up-to-the-minute legal issues related to state… Read More
44th Annual Seattle Pride Parade Sunday
Why not bring your family and friends and join the King County contingent? We’re number 21 in the lineup (out of 220) and will be staging on 4th Ave, between Union and University. Just look for the Metro Bus or Medic One Rig to find us. We recommend people arrive at 10:30 a.m. to decrease the amount of stand-around waiting time. Even though the parade starts at 11 a.m., our contingent won’t start moving right away (we likely won’t start moving till noon-ish). This will give us enough time to hand out… Read More
Newest transit-to-trails service makes it safer, more convenient to explore Mailbox Peak
Trailhead Direct – a public-private partnership co-led by King County Metro and King County Parks –launched its third route this weekend, offering transit service from North Bend to one of the most popular trails in the Pacific Northwest; Mailbox Peak. The newest transit-to-trails service reduces unsafe overcrowding at the Mailbox Peak parking lot. Transit vans depart every 20 minutes from a satellite lot in North Bend during weekends and holidays. “We are making it safer and more convenient for hikers to explore one of the premier trails in our region,” said King… Read More
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