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King County, Plymouth Housing, and City of Kirkland celebrate opening of new permanent supportive housing community, Sheila Stanton Place
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Kudos! Office of Risk Management Services featured in national magazine for significantly improving employee engagement scores
In 2015, the Office of Risk Management Services scored 66% on the countywide employee engagement survey. While a positive score, Director Jennifer Hills sought to improve it. “What I realized was that we really needed to invest in becoming a more cohesive team,” Jennifer said. “We were an agency of strong individual performers but we really needed to come together as a team and start to build trust and have healthy conflict and have commitment around our goals and hold one another accountable to achieve the results that we were looking to… Read More
After 25 years of work, a geomorphologist has a deep understanding of how rivers change
Crossposted from The Downstream Blog For a quarter of a century, Terry Butler has been observing the way rivers course through King County. He has seen some, like the Tolt, transform overnight, when an avulsion – the rapid abandonment of a river channel to create a new one – has occurred. He has seen others migrate gradually, moving laterally across a basin over the course of years. He has watched side channels become main channels, witnessed erosion and sedimentation and has seen the dramatic changes a landslide can trigger. “That’s why my… Read More
April is Records Management Month
Every day, King County generates thousands of records. Keeping track of all this information, and making sure it’s accessible, is a monumental task. Records can be in any format: paper, electronic, audio/video recordings, photographs, magnetic, microfilm, and more – and each has unique storage needs. In addition, depending on the content of the record, it may need to be retained for a few years – or in perpetuity. King County is celebrating April as Records Management Month. This celebration, established in 2002 by ARMA International, a not-for-profit professional association for records managers… Read More
Another successful year for King County’s Annual Transition Resource Fairs
Shared from the DCHS Touching Base Newsletter The Department of Community and Humans Services’ Developmental Disabilities Division (DDD) sponsored its 10th Annual Transition Resource Fairs on March 11 and March 14 this year. With growing turnout each year, the popular fairs provide information for youth with developmental disabilities and their families to help them prepare for the student’s successful transition from high school to adult living. The Transition Resource Fairs took place on March 11 at Highline College and March 14 at Microsoft, drawing more than 1,650 people out to the two events!… Read More
New philosophy makes animal adoptions more successful
Regional Animal Services of King County has just adopted a new philosophy, along with several new policies and procedures, as part of the Humane Society’s Adopters Welcome program. “This new program is challenging us to be more open-minded about adoptions,” said Nickie Ford, RASKC Animal Services Coordinator. “It has really made us take a step back and realize that on the whole, people love their animals and want to do the right thing.” Adopters Welcome is a Humane Society of the United States philosophy that embraces community members, encourages them to adopt,… Read More
Featured Job: Diversity and Equity & Social Justice Intern
Closing Date/Time: Wed. 04/12/17 4:30 PM Pacific Time Salary: $16.07 – $20.37 Hourly, $1,285.60 – $1,629.60 Biweekly Job Type: Intern Location: King County Administration Building – 500 4th Ave, Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Executive Services – Human Resources Division Description: King County Human Resources has a fantastic summer opportunity for a college student who has an interest in diversity, inclusion, equity & social justice and working in government. This intern will participate and assist the Department’s Workforce Equity Manager with key initiatives. The County has a strong commitment to equity and social justice, continuous improvement, service excellence,… Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County Council Twitter
Updates and news from the Metropolitan King County Council. Follow King County Council on Twitter today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Tech Tip: Skype Bites: How to forward your phone using Skype for Business
No one can be at their desk 24/7/365. Skype for Business allows you to forward your calls to many places including your personal cell, an individual or an entire call group. Learn how in 94 seconds.
Public Health Lunch and Learn April 5: Lead Poisoning in King County – Is this an issue?
As we celebrate National Public Health week let’s look back as what some describe as one of the biggest public health success stories – childhood lead poisoning. Come learn more about lead and current lead issues in King County with discussion of approaches to prevent and reduce lead exposure. This free event will feature trainers Dr. Kyle Yasuda and Nicole Thomsen and does not require attendees to register. Wednesday, April 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Chinook Rooms 121-123
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