November 14th Community Update
King County, Washington sent this bulletin at 11/14/2024 06:55 PM PST
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News from and about King County… from health updates to community news affecting our daily lives. Dear Friends: While he was coach, the Falcons had 30 NCAA tournament appearances, won 5 NCAA College Division championships, had 5 second place finishes, and he was named National Coach of the Year in 1978 and Seattle Sports Star of the Year in 1986. In addition to his collegiate coaching career, he served as the 2017 US Women’s World University Games head coach. With King County Councilmembers Rod Dembowski & Sarah Perry, Frank MacDonald, Councilmember Jorge Barón, Cliff McCrath, Council Chair Dave Upthegrove, and Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda There are many partnerships in South King County, but none greater than between the Muckleshoot Tribe and private and public entities. We were joined by Bellevue Chamber CEO Joe Fain and Tacoma Chamber CEO Andrea Reay who shared how their cities positioned themselves to grow with their region. Muckleshoot Tribal Council Vice Chair John Daniels Jr. joined in this economic discussion and presented treasured blankets to our speakers and yours truly as a continuation of a legacy of respect, honor, and friendship. With Muckleshoot Tribal Council Vice Chair John Daniels Jr., Des Moines Mayor Traci Buxton, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce CEO Andrea Reay, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce CEO Joe Fain, Algona Mayor Troy Linnell, Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell, Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus, and Maple Valley Mayor Sean Kelly
Auburn Food Bank All School Food Drive Hunger is real and is being attacked as only Auburn does things: all hands on deck! Young school students, “old” golfers, blue collar, white collar, and no collar workers all came together today for the annual Auburn Food Bank Breakfast starring Debbie Christian, with great support from the likes of Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus and the ageless Leila Booth! Auburn Strong!!
Your Money Matters Receives a Retired King County Metro Van Your Money Matters, led by Auburn Councilmember Clinton Taylor, is the District 7 recipient of this year's allocation of retired King County Metro vanpool van. Located on Auburn's East Main Street, this organization works with youth to teach them the fundamentals of personal finance. Councilmember Taylor received the van earlier this year, and I was pleased to meet with him and learn how he was using it to help disadvantaged youth in South King County.
Decatur High School vs. Todd Beamer High School NIL. Name...Image...Likeness... Not relevant at the Decatur vs. Todd Beamer game earlier this month. Thanks to Jim Zorn for driving down in the rain to check out local players, as well as to Federal Way School District Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer for her leadership in promoting sports for men and women. With over 110 languages and dialects in your schools, sports bring people together. Coach Matt Vaeena's commitment is why Decatur's Golden Gators are third in the state!
With Decatur Coach Matt Vaeena, Jim Zorn, Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell, and FWSD Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer Alumni Corner While our work is based on policies and programs, it is the people we work with who make the difference. Previously featured alumni included: Chris Cho, Tom Pierson, Bailey Stenson Gordon, Agnes Wooters, Jim Ferrell, Jackie Schneider, Megan Rage, Thomas Efrem, Jenny Faubion, Sue Park, Dani Cortez, Joey Schneider, Caroline Vadino, Brooks Meadowcroft, Nathan Angle, Max Hayes, Samantha Mills, Satchel Kolde, Tyler Pichette, Greg Stock, Will Craig, Troy Pichette, and Pat Lantzy. (R-L: Jack Makin with his brothers Max, in white suit, and Sam) “Pete is a master at relationships and understanding how to work successfully with all kinds of different people. Business and political negotiations tend to feel like every day casual conversations with Pete, which I certainly appreciated seeing the value of firsthand. Working on the survey data every summer might have been my first venture into data analysis which is what most of my career is centered around now. My first job out of college was in financial analysis and I’ve continued down the career path today.” Jack’s long-term goals include being able to work for himself at some point. Currently, he is focused on gaining more corporate experience. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf and sand volleyball, as well as working on classic cars – his 80’s square body truck always seems to be leaking something. Thank you, Jack!
King County Metro Community Liaison Program Metro is proud to introduce their new Community Liaison pilot program which features the voices and perspectives of staff who work to strengthen relationships with varied communities. The team helps ensure that the people most in need of transit can weigh in their plans, policies, and decisions to ensure services are welcoming and accessible to all. Read more here. Metro Hires Transit Operators Metro is hiring transit operators (bus drivers) and trades professionals to keep the region moving. Visit kingcounty.gov/MetroCareers to learn more.
Pacific Right Bank Flood Protection Project KCFCD, together with King County as service provider, is proposing the Pacific Right Bank Flood Protection Project, a vital initiative aimed at significantly reducing the risk of flooding in the City of Pacific. This initiative represents a significant step forward in reducing flood risk and promoting environmental stewardship in the City of Pacific along the White River. Read more here. KCFCD Honored with Two National Awards for Innovation and Communication On October 30, at the 2024 National Association of Flood & Stormwater Management Agencies (NAFSMA) Annual Conference, KCFCD won first place in both the Innovative Water Project Award for the Lower Russell Levee Setback Project and the Excellence in Communications Award for the Lower Green River Corridor Flood Hazard Management Plan Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS). These awards reflect KCFCD’s commitment to forward-thinking flood protection solutions, environmental restoration, and inclusive community engagement. Read more here.
September Travel Industry Update In September, Seattle’s downtown hotel occupancy was 1% lower against the same month last year, with part of Labor Day Weekend falling in August this year. Average daily rates were up 2.3% from 2023, and up 9.8% compared to 2019. Revenue was relatively flat (+.04%) compared to last September, but up 10.6% compared to September 2019.
Overseas arrivals to the U.S. continued to make gains, growing 5% in September after posting 6% growth in August. During the first three quarters of the year, arrivals have recovered to 86% of 2019 volumes. The recovery from the APAC market has been especially slow due to extended visa wait times and limited airline capacity.
According to the report, at 2.3%, inflation continues to moderate and move closer to the Fed’s 2% goal. The inflation shock of the last few years weighed far more heavily on lower-income Americans who have less room for discretionary purchases. Read more here.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Closes Checkpoint 5 As part of the SEA Gateway project, Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) International Airport closed TSA Checkpoint 5 on November 4th and will remain closed for approximately one year. It will be getting a complete redesign, adding more space, queuing area, new art, and a brand new recomposure area for comfort and efficiency.
Dan Evans’ Celebration of Life At my age I go to more funerals than weddings, but last Tuesday was a celebration of Dan Evans and an era. It was great finding myself sitting next to someone I first met at a Rose Bowl when he was 21, and now he is our governor-elect. As young parents, Colleen and Bob Ferguson can learn much from the Evans’ family. Dan Evans had many titles, from Governor to US Senator, College president to UW Regent, but to spend time with he and Nancy was to know their favorite title was parent and grandparent.
Code Enforcement Links: Auburn | Algona | Federal Way | Kent | Pacific | Unincorporated
As part of The McSon Trio, Ray played piano at the Rocking Chair during the 1-5 AM shift. Publicity photos of this trio are some of the earliest known photographs of Ray. In April 1949, he and his band recorded “Confession Blues”, which became his first national hit, soaring to #2 on the Billboard R&B chart. While working at the Rocking Chair, Ray also arranged songs for other artists including Cole Porter and Dizzy Gillespie. After 2 years in Seattle, Ray moved to Los Angeles, but he never forgot his time at the Rocking Chair Club, releasing the song, "Rockin' Chair Blues", in 1950. The Rocking Chair Club closed its doors in 1949. Ray Charles died on June 10, 2004, at the age of 73. At the time of his death, Ray had won 17 Grammy Awards, along with the Grammy’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and he is a member of the Rock & Roll, Rhythm and Blues and Country Music Halls of Fame. To unsubscribe or update your preferences, click here. |
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