By Dow Constantine, King County Executive Each year, employees in every department and every branch of our government join together in the spirit of giving and community during King County’s Annual Giving Drive. It is a time that demonstrates the power of our collective giving in support of the causes that are important to us. At a time when many communities – here at home and around the world – have been devastated by natural disasters, our support can help them recover, build resilience, and thrive once again. More than 100 people lost… Read More

Whether you’re traveling to your worksite full-time or working a hybrid schedule, King County Metro Vanpool can save you time and money, and improve your commute. Best of all, your Employee Transportation Program (ETP) covers everything – the van, gas, tolls, insurance, emergency ride home and more –so you pay nothing out-of-pocket! Vanpool is a consistent group of people — such as co-workers, neighbors, family or friends — who share a similar commute route and work schedule. It takes just three or more people to start a vanpool, with the members sharing… Read More

When the coronavirus pandemic kicked into full gear, some of the many county services that got shut down were the employee-focused, in-person training and education programs. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the state of Washington allowed for various certifications to be postponed. Ever since the state removed those restrictions this spring, the team responsible for trainings has been in hyperdrive trying to meet the demand and recertify all employees that need to be. “Safety training is essential to the success of many King County employees,” said Mary Beth Short, Central Employee… Read More

King County Executive Dow Constantine and the Metropolitan King County Council, proclaim October 10, 2022, as Indigenous Peoples Day in King County and encourage all residents to learn about and embrace the historical truths and cultures of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Indigenous Peoples, and to respect their many contributions. Read the full proclamation below.

By the King County Office of Equity and Social Justice King County’s Annual Giving Drive (AGD) is underway through Nov. 18. To celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, consider supporting causes and nonprofits that serve Indigenous people and are Indigenous led.  Indigenous organizations know best what they need to prosper and thrive, and have the knowledge, ability, and right to determine the solutions that serve their communities best.  Utilize the list below to learn more about Indigenous organizations serving Indigenous youth, education, cultural assets, health, the environment and more, and how these organizations and… Read More

To allow for system maintenance, the PeopleSoft system will not be available starting on Friday, Oct. 7  at 3 p.m. and is scheduled to be back online by on Monday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 a.m. During this planned outage, the Business Resource Center (BRC) will apply vendor updates and maintenance. Managers, timekeepers, and combo code users – enhancements are coming to fluid timesheet. Watch your inbox for an email detailing the upcoming enhancements. The system will not be available for access by any County staff during this outage window. There will be a… Read More

King County will conduct a test of KCInform, King County’s employee alert and warning system, on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. as part of the annual Great Washington ShakeOut drill to test earthquake preparedness.  KCInform is used to notify County employees of emergency situations, infrastructure disruptions, facility closures, changes in department business operations, and other critical impacts. Your King County desk phone and @kingcounty.gov email address are already in the KCInform system. However, please register your County provided cell phone (if applicable) and personal cell phone and email address to ensure you don’t miss important, time-sensitive messages. The service… Read More

by Dow Constantine, King County Executive Each October, King County celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the many contributions that people with disabilities make to our community.  The theme of this year’s celebration is “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation,” and it highlights the importance of people with disabilities to a diverse, inclusive, and thriving American workforce. Every person must have the opportunity to fulfill their potential and fully participate in everything that our region has to offer.  Every person must have the opportunity to share their unique abilities. That’s how we… Read More