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Stop Noxious Weeds, by Land and by Seeds!
Crossposted from Noxious Weeds Blog Noxious weeds are sneaky. Each one has its trick for taking over: many spread by seed, while others use stem and root fragments, underground rhizomes, or aboveground runners. Anytime you’re out around a noxious weed, make sure you know how it reproduces, and don’t let it use you to invade! One of the main methods of weed dispersal is via seeds and other propagules that latch onto boots, pant legs, pet fur, tires, and other moving objects. Some, like the infamous garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata), are really… Read More
Meet Tammy Klein, 7-time champion of the ‘Metroadeo’
Crossposted from Metro Matters By Scott Gutierrez Ask Tammy Klein what she enjoys most about her job at King County Metro and she lists three things: her customers, her coworkers, and getting to drive a bus. This veteran driver can sure handle a 40-foot coach. She’s a seven-time champion of the “Metroadeo,” the annual transit Olympics for some of Metro’s most skilled drivers. Klein is the first and only woman to win the competition, and in June, claimed her third consecutive title in three years. She will represent Metro at the Washington… Read More
Map literacy and the 2016 presidential election
Crossposted from GIS & You By Patrick Jankanish Here’s some food for thought about elections-related maps, how they can be used and abused and what they can teach us about effective and valid cartographic design. Among the fundamental skills required to be map literate, that is, to be able to read and comprehend maps, are an understanding of scale, the recognition of spatial orientation (north-south-east-west, up-down, etc.), and an appreciation of map projections (by which a three-dimensional surface is represented in two dimensions). A higher-level, overarching principle of map literacy is that… Read More
Featured Job: Public Health Nurse – Immunization PHN
Closing: 08/24/18 5:00 PM Salary: $33.61 – $45.92 Hourly; $69,908.80 – $95,513.60 Annually Location: Chinook Building, Seattle Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term-Limited Temporary Department: Public Health – Seattle and King County Job Number: 2018-08434 This position works in close collaboration with members of the Healthcare for the Homeless Program, Emergency Preparedness Program, and other members of the CD-Imms Program. Major areas of responsibility include coordinating and leading community vaccination clinics, supervising Medical Reserve Corps volunteers, providing technical assistance regarding recommendations for vaccine administration to health care providers and the public,… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: GIS & You on WordPress
GIS & You is introducing a new monthly contest called “Where in King County?” Each month, GIS & You will present a portion of a map either published on the King County website or produced from a King County GIS web mapping application. Each contest will also spotlight some of the features available from the web-mapping applications and some cartographic concepts that can help make you a more effective map user. How does the contest work? Simply study the map presented and perhaps find other clues in the text. You may have… Read More
Pet of the Week: Slinky
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC She’s fun for a girl or a boy – she’s Slinky, our Pet of the Week! This young black cat is spirited, with a fun-loving personality – so she’s one of our “Rambunctious Red” personalities. Slinky is friendly and, though she’s shy, she can be vocal! Slinky can get a little overstimulated with petting, but she is affectionate and loves getting attention. Because of her shy nature and sensitivity to handling, a quiet, low-traffic home with a cat-savvy family would be ideal. Slinky would thrive as the… Read More
Movies@Marymoor adds ‘The Lion King’ to summer movie schedule, Aug. 15
The BECU Outdoor Movies@Marymoor has made a change to their 2018 movie schedule. The Aug. 15 planned screening of Ferdinand has been replaced by Disney favorite The Lion King. The rest of the schedule remains the same with all events offering entertainment, trivia, food trucks and vendors. All events are “bring your own seating,” dog friendly and smoke free. Admission is $5 per person cash or $6 credit, with kids age 5 and under free. Seating opens at 6:30 p.m., and movies begin at dusk. Parking is $5 per vehicle. For more… Read More
KCIT testing Cherwell IT service management tool
Last month, we announced KCIT’s project in KCIT Help Desk to transition from email tickets to online portal. They are now finishing the portal design, have completed revising the Service Catalog, and are mapping the new portal to Cherwell. Administrator and analyst training will begin this month, and sessions to determine if the new design resonates with end users are in the works. Specific launch details will be shared here as they become available. Departmental IT staff can email Amy Hitchcock with questions.
Training Spotlight: Basic Data Visualization
Basic Data Visualization: Our ability to gather and collect data has steadily increased over the past decade. But data alone is not information and does not easily convey a compelling story. This half-day introductory course will allow participants to: Understand why data visualization is important Explore ways to tell a story with data Mock up data visualizations in whiteboard exercises, using tips explored in class Participants have the option of bringing their own measures to the training to review in small teams. Examples throughout the class will focus on performance measurement, although… Read More
Say CHEESE for #CityHallSelfie Day!
Show your King County pride by taking part in national City Hall Selfie Day! This annual event, sponsored by Engaging Local Government Leaders, is an opportunity to showcase the people who make local and regional government work. To participate, just take a photo of yourself or your workgroup in front of any King County facility (make sure we can tell where you are) and send the photo, including the names of everyone in the photo, to socialmedia@kingcounty.gov by noon, Aug. 14. We’ll share your photos on King County social media channels on… Read More
A new front for public defense: Helping clients address collateral consequences of criminal involvement
Crossposted from For the Defense By Leslie Brown, King County Department of Public Defense It’s not what public defenders normally do: Stop an eviction. Keep a kid in school. Help someone hang on to a job. But thanks to a pilot project funded by the City of Seattle, three lawyers for the King County Department of Public Defense are working every day on just these kinds of matters: They’re representing public defense clients who are facing the civil consequences of a criminal conviction or arrest – the often unseen upshot of criminal justice… Read More
Food, games, music and more now at City Hall Park
In an effort to create a welcoming space neighbors and nearby employees can enjoy, City Hall Park, next to the Courthouse Building, will be full of games, music, outdoor furniture and a food truck through the end of September. Evaluation of this pilot program in the park will occur in the fall and continuation thereafter will be determined. Programs and daily activities in the park are always weather dependent. Food trucks will operate daily, Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., and be sure to check the schedule to see who is… Read More
Water Taxi offering extended evening sailings for Pearl Jam concerts tonight and Friday
Crossposted from Captain’s Blog King County Water Taxi will offer extended evening sailings on the West Seattle route during the Pearl Jam concerts today and Friday, Aug. 10, in Seattle. We typically offer extended evening service for evening Mariners, Seahawks and Sounders FC home games during our summer schedule. However, given the number of West Seattle riders who are expected to attend the Pearl Jam concerts, our standing principles to alleviate traffic congestion to support mobility for our residents warrants providing this additional service offering. In addition to the regular sailings, King County Water Taxi… Read More
King County launches SoundGuardian to join emergency Puget Sound orca recovery effort
On the morning of Aug. 5, King County’s research vessel, SoundGuardian, departed its Seattle homeport on its way to northern Puget Sound to take part in an emergency effort to save ailing members of the endangered resident orca population. “Orcas are the Salish Sea’s most iconic residents, and we all share the responsibility of protecting these beloved animals,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “We are doing whatever we can to help the orca now, and fulfill long-term goals to improve the health of local waterways and the Salish Sea.” Operating with… Read More
Metro earns top award – best in North America
In a message to Metro’s employees, General Manager Rob Gannon shared the fantastic news that the American Public Transportation Association has recognized King County Metro as Outstanding Public Transportation System of the Year! Dear Metro colleagues, I have wonderful news to share with you: Metro has been named Outstanding Public Transportation System of the year—the best among the largest transit agencies in North America. All of you—our 4,800 employees—earned this honor through your hard work, exceptional customer service, and innovations in service and technology. I am immensely proud to be part of… Read More
Trauma-informed fitness leads to skill building for youth
Crossposted from Zero Youth Detention “Our job is to listen.” That is how Upower coaches describe their role in offering fitness classes at the King County Juvenile Detention Center. Upower offers trauma-informed fitness and wellness classes at no cost to underserved teens in King County. Their classes are fun, safe and open to all fitness levels. Upower’s sensitive approach to trauma-informed fitness means that they advocate for physical fitness and social-emotional well-being for every teen served. Upower coaches get teens moving through activities such as cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, flexibility and fun fitness games. Equally… Read More
Now recruiting Ambassador teams
Crossposted from Employee Giving Program By Junelle Kroontje Build your resume AND make a difference? Yes, you can have it all. Join our rock star Ambassador team for our 30th Anniversary year! Ambassadors are the most important element of our Employee Giving Program team. You will be the key to making sure that every King County employee has a quality opportunity to support a cause they care about through the program; literally bringing transformative moments of meaning to your colleagues. You get to: Meet new people, Advocate for your favorite cause, and… Read More
King County represents at Reebok RAGNAR Northwest Passage ‘200-ish’ mile relay
By Al Dams, Chief Deputy Assessor The King County Bureaufasts completed their third Ragnar Relay this month, coming in fifth place overall in the Corporate Division. The 200-mile relay race is always a test of determination for your King County runners, but this year proved to be even tougher than usual as the team faced very hot temperatures, an injury during the race, and other challenges. Nonetheless, the Bureaufasts endured and still managed a respectable time and a good number of “road kills” for passing other teams on the course that winds… Read More
Kudos! to Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent
The U.S. Census Bureau returned to MRJC last month to conduct a Community Survey of sampled inmates. The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention facilities are periodically selected for the surveys, and DAJD makes special efforts to facilitate. DAJD received this written Thank You from the interviewer, a field representative from the Los Angeles Regional Office of the American Community Survey: Thank you for all your help in accomplishing the American Community Survey at MRJC today. It is always a pleasure to deal with your community of dedicated and efficient professionals. Your… Read More
Announcing Community-Designed Home-Based Programs and Practices Awards
Crossposted from the Best Starts for Kids Blog We’re thrilled to announce ten awardees for the prenatal-to-5 Community-Designed Home-Based Programs & Practices funding opportunity. With a total investment of $5,825,000 million over 2.5 years, these awards to community-based organizations will expand the availability of home-based services that draw upon local community knowledge and practice to develop approaches that are designed for and valued by specific communities, and/or addressing populations not well-served by other programs. Congratulation to our new partners: United Indians of All Tribes East African Community Services Atlantic Street Center Centro Rendu… Read More
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