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Healing with heart: CCFJC’s exceptional healthcare team
Crossposted from the DAJD newsletter Running a healthcare clinic at a juvenile detention center involves far more than providing medical care — it’s about creating a space where young people in crisis can heal, receive support, and begin to rebuild their lives. Read more.
Second 2025 Professional Development Scholarship launches Monday, June 2, 2025
The second application period for the 2025 Professional Development Scholarship Program opens June 2, 2025 – July 3, 2025, for training that begins in 2025. The Scholarship Program is a benefit offered as part of the 2025 Coalition Labor Agreement and is only open to employees represented by one of the unions in the Coalition. Applicants should visit the scholarship webpage to familiarize themselves with the application submission process, rating criteria, and frequently asked questions. Please check this webpage periodically as it is undergoing updates ahead of the scheduled launch. The Scholarship Program is designed to… Read More
Free admission to Emerald Downs on Sunday, June 22
King County employees can get free admission to King County Day at Emerald Downs on Sunday, June 22. Employees may attend for free on Sunday, June 22, by bringing their King County badge, displaying their King County email inbox on their phone, or displaying any other generally accepted proof of employment. Employees may bring up to five members of their family (six total free tickets). Tickets will be available for pick-up on Sunday, June 22, in front of the general admission gates from 1 to 4 p.m. Emerald Downs’ address is 2300 Ron… Read More
Kerry Wade receives Best-Run Government Leadership Excellence Award
For her commitment to enriching the lives of young people in King County and shaping programs and policies focused on children, Kerry Wade, Best Starts for Kids Community Partnership Manager, has been honored with the Best-Run Government Leadership Excellence Award – Individual Contributor. Her leadership helps ensure all children grow up happy, healthy, and thriving in their communities. The Best-Run Government Leadership Excellence Awards recognize individuals who have made significant and tangible leadership contributions to developing Executive branch values in others, improving workplace culture, and leading organizational change while inspiring others to… Read More
Steve Larsen receives 2024 Fred Jarrett Leadership Excellence Award
King County Executive Shannon Braddock announced the winners of the 2024 Best-Run Government Awards on May 8, with eight King County employees, leaders, and teams recognized for their outstanding performance, leadership, and innovation. The awards’ highest honor, the 2024 Fred Jarrett Leadership Excellence Award, was presented to Steve Larsen, Deputy Director of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD). The Fred Jarrett Leadership Excellence Award is named for former Deputy Executive Fred Jarrett, the driving force behind Lean and continuous improvement for nine years at the County. It is presented to a senior county… Read More
Discount for June Seattle Symphony performances
Employees can take advantage of upcoming performances of “Haydn the Creation,” featuring the Seattle Symphony, Seattle Symphony Chorale, and three Soloists. Thursday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $18. Learn more and purchase tickets at seattlesymphony.org and enter promo code GENESIS to unlock 50% off tickets at checkout. Pricing will adjust in your shopping cart. Limit 4 tickets per household. See all available discounts on the Employee Discount intranet page.
Three Emmy Award nominations for videos produced by DNRP
Crossposted from Keeping King County Green Three videos produced by our staff Multimedia Producer Ken Christensen are nominated for Northwest Regional Emmy Awards. The winners will be announced at the 62nd annual award ceremony June 7 in Seattle. The awards recognize broadcast excellence in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington with government agencies competing against news stations, documentary filmmakers, commercial videographers, professional sports teams, universities, and other public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Read more.
Balanced You Conversations: Sarah Wilhelm
Balanced You Conversations is a series of talks about important topics related to overall health and well-being. Karla Clark, Employee Health & Wellness Educator with the Balanced You team sits down with Sarah Wilhelm, Strategic Advisor for Public Health – Seattle & King County and Best Starts for Kids. They discuss how government and communities can work together using the Best Starts for Kids model to support youth mental health, and more. “Best Starts for Kids invests upstream, the idea of getting ahead. We invest in prevention strategies, so young people in… Read More
Executive Braddock unveils 200-Day Plan
On Tuesday, Executive Braddock unveiled a 200-Day Plan for positioning the county for continued success while fostering lasting progress. “Thanks to your service, my office has hit the ground running, advancing essential business and preparing for the future,” the Executive said. “My 200-Day Plan sets out how I will lead and what I will focus on as County Executive.” The 200-Day Plan emphasizes delivering results for King County residents through strategic initiatives, safeguarding services, and prioritizing stability. It focuses on crafting a responsible budget, fostering regional collaboration and innovation wherever possible, and… Read More
Winners of the 2024 Best-Run Government Awards
King County Executive Shannon Braddock today announced the winners of 2024 Best-Run Government Awards, which honor exceptional performance, leadership, innovation, and a commitment to equity, efficiency, and effectiveness. In a new video, Executive Braddock revealed the winners of the eight Best-Run Government Awards: five innovation awards – for people, cost, service, climate and environmental stewardship, and equity, racial and social justice – and three leadership awards – for people leaders, individual contributors, and the Fred Jarrett Leadership Excellence Award for senior leaders. “Choosing the winners from the many worthy nominations from Executive… Read More
Take the Wildfire Protection Survey
Crossposted from Unincorporated Area Community News Did you know that May is Wildfire Awareness Month? A wildfire in unincorporated King County could have major impacts. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to prepare for and prevent fires, including reducing flammable material on and around your home, making an emergency plan, following local burn bans and regulations, and signing up for ALERT King County, a regional public information and notification service. Another important thing you can do is take five minutes to complete King County’s 2025 Wildfire Protection Survey, which is… Read More
Smoother rides are ahead as county rolls into its 2025 road resurfacing program
Crossposted from Unincorporated Area Community News When the days warm up and rains retreat, the King County Road Services Division starts working on roads that have grown bumpy and sprouted potholes. In addition to making your drive more pleasant, resurfacing extends the road’s life and reduces maintenance costs. The work kicks off in May and continues through the fall, with schedules carefully planned to minimize disruptions and get the most work done before cool, wet weather returns. Check MyCommute for updates on specific project dates and locations. To learn more and see… Read More
New Community Service Area Civic Connectors group holds inaugural meeting
Crossposted from Unincorporated Area Community News Strong communities rely on engaged people and government working together. That’s why King County’s Department of Local Services is trying out a new Community Service Area Civic Connectors program. Local Services brought together more than 30 people from across unincorporated King County on March 29 for the group’s first meeting at Renton Technical College. The group’s goals are to help members understand how King County government operates, to help make connections and build relationships, and to allow county staff members to engage and collaborate with members… Read More
Thanking our employees during Public Service Recognition Week
This week, May 4 – 10, is Public Service Recognition Week, and we’re recognizing and celebrating all King County employees and the work you do for our county. “Public service is more than a job; it is a calling. It is a career that gives you the chance to make a real difference in the lives of people in your community and beyond,” King County Executive Shannon Braddock said. “It requires integrity, empathy, resilience, and a belief in something greater than oneself.” Public Service Recognition Week has been celebrated the first week… Read More
Executive Braddock proclaims May as Mental Health Month
May is recognized nationally as Mental Health Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to raise awareness, combat stigma, and promote mental health resources. “During this month, we encourage King County employees to educate themselves about mental health conditions and treatment option; challenge stigma by speaking respectfully and inclusively about mental health, seek help if they are struggling with their mental health and encourage others to do the same, and create safe, supportive environments for open conversations about mental health,” said Executive Braddock. ” Read the full proclamation here.
King County Metro’s AANHP video nominated for Emmy
Crossposted from Metro Matters King County Metro was honored with a Northwest Regional Emmy Awards nomination for a video celebrating American Asian Native Hawaiian Pasifika (AANHP) culture. The 10-minute video, created entirely in-house by the transit agency, features Metro employees and artists Vance Sakado, Linh Hoàng, Keiko Budech, and Wan-Lin Tsou. “Our four Metro colleagues created powerful art pieces as part of the AANHP Visibility Project,” said Metro Multimedia Producer Thomas Hawthorne, who directed the Emmy-nominated video. “While their art was selected to be placed in the community—as a bus exterior, at Metro worksites and on downtown bus… Read More
King County making progress on creating over 800 new affordable homes
Since the start of this year, five affordable housing projects have broken ground or opened their doors with funding from King County. The developments will create 841 units of new affordable housing for seniors, veterans, and people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. “King County is focused on building as many affordable homes as we can to drive down costs and make sure everyone — no matter their income or zip code — has a place to call home,” said Executive Shannon Braddock. “As a region, we remain committed to… Read More
Join King County in recognizing Mental Health Month
Each May, King County joins people across the country to recognize Mental Health Month. This year, with so much change and uncertainty in the world, many of us are feeling high levels of stress. Mental Health Month reminds us to pause, acknowledge the stress we are experiencing, and explore resources that can help us support our well-being. Right now, you may be carrying more than usual. Whether it’s the fear of the unknown, changes at work or home, or the weight of trying to hold everything together—I want you to know that… Read More
Arriving soon, e-bike/scooter and pedal bike subsidies for King County employees
Are you looking to make a change in the way you commute? Starting May 1, 2025, King County employees can participate in a pilot subsidy program that provides up to $100/month (for up to three months) on an e-bike, e-scooter, or pedal bike subscription through Ridepanda. With this subscription, you’ll be able to: Choose from a selection of e-bikes, e-scooters, and pedal bikes all through a month-to-month subscription. Take the vehicle home and use it like it’s your own for commuting, running errands, meeting up with friends, and more. Benefit from included theft… Read More
A New Chapter in Recovery: King County Secures a Permanent Site for the SODO Sobering Center
Crossposted from Cultivating Connections King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is taking a major step forward in our commitment to behavioral health and crisis response by securing a permanent location for a new sobering center in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood. Part of DCHS’ crisis services available to King County residents, this new center will provide a safe space for people to sleep off the effects of acute alcohol or drug intoxication or opiate overdose and is the result of years of planning and a concerted effort to engage the neighborhood community. Expected to… Read More
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