Are you too young to think about retirement? Think again! This retirement overview is for anyone who thinks they may retire in the next few years. With increasing concern over the future of Social Security and the stability of retirement plans, it’s a good idea to stay informed and prepare in advance. Join us for a three-hour seminar featuring guest speaker Jean Cormier, who will discuss your Medicare choices and options, and representatives from the Social Security Administration and the Retired Public Employees Council of Washington. We’ll also talk about the current… Read More

The Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County (LHWMP) is a regional partnership established to protect public health and the environment throughout King County by reducing the risks of production, use, storage and disposal of hazardous materials. Follow the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program blog today. Click here to view all King County social media pages.

Crossposted from the Healthy Incentives blog Classes still available, but continue to fill up fast. Sign up for a session today! The popular Mindfulness classes are filling up fast, especially classes held in downtown Seattle. If you’re interested in taking a class, consider attending a session at a worksite outside of the downtown area, or sign up for fall sessions now to reserve your spot. Read more at Healthy Incentives

At 12:30 p.m. today, County leaders, employees and friends will celebrate the career of King County Workforce Equity Manager Paula Harris-White, and the impact her decades of public service have had on the county’s efforts to advance equity and social justice  efforts.  Paula, through challenging and groundbreaking work, has helped embed Equity and Social Justice into the very fabric of King County through her knowledge, determination and passion. She has served the people and employees of King County in a variety of capacities, and is often considered the resident Diversity and Inclusion… Read More

Shared from Executive Constantine’s Executive Summary Newsletter People often ask me, “What can I personally do to help confront the homelessness crisis?” I recently announced two new partnerships that offer more volunteer opportunities to help our neighbors get back on their feet. We are making a vacant King County warehouse on Harbor Island available to a pair of nonprofits that will use the space to expand their volunteer-driven operations to help more people and families transition out of homelessness. You can sign up with The BLOCK Project to host a small, self-contained… Read More

King County Executive Dow Constantine proclaimed April as Records and Information Management Month. The Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA) first proclaimed Records and Information Management month in 1995. This month-long observance promotes record keeping best practices, provides awareness of the records management profession, and highlights the benefits of proper records and information management on daily operations. Rapid technological changes have transformed how King County conducts business, creating both challenges and opportunities for managing records and ensuring records remain accessible as long as required to support county business. King County employees… Read More

Dear fellow King County employee, It seems that everywhere around us there’s change. Changes along our skyline and in our neighborhoods. Businesses are opening or expanding, and hiring. Our communities are growing, with people from around the nation and across the world coming to King County in search of opportunity and a welcoming community. They’re looking for a change for the better. The needs and expectations of our residents are changing too, from the types of services they want us to deliver to the way they want to access them. At King… Read More

Are you too young to think about retirement? Think again! Join us for a three-hour seminar featuring guest speaker Jean Cormier, who will discuss your Medicare choices and options, and representatives from the Social Security Administration and the Retired Public Employees Council of Washington. We’ll also talk about the current retirement climate and projections for the future, and the resources available to you through King County. The seminar will take place Wednesday, April 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eighth Floor Conference Center, King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle Registration is required. Due to… Read More