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On Monday, King County hosts our first FIFA World Cup match, the beginning of three weeks of exciting matches, local celebrations, and lots of important logistics! Whether you are attending a match or trying to avoid the crowds, here’s some important things to know.
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Pioneer Square Match Day Pedestrian Zone: Beginning about 4 hours before a match starts, the Pioneer Square area near the stadium will become pedestrian only—no cars allowed, so don’t even try!
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Transit access: Your best bet to travel to, from, and around the stadium is going to be public transit. Enjoy the newly-opened 2 Line across Lake Washington and travel with ease from Federal Way or Lynnwood to stops just blocks from the stadium. King County Metro is offering free Waterfront Shuttle rides and additional busses around the stadium and “Fan Celebration” locations.
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King County services: Many King County customer services are located at King Street Center, which is very near the stadium. King Street Center services are expected to remain available on most match days (please note that all King County offices will be closed on Friday, June 19 to observe Juneteenth), but the attached parking garage will be closed. Please directly contact the office you’re seeking to visit to confirm and consider using online services if you can.
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The first significant heatwave of the summer is headed our way, so King County Regional Homelessness Authority is activating their severe weather protocols from Saturday, June 13 through Tuesday, June 16.
If you need a safe place to stay cool and safe, please call the Severe Weather Shelter Navigation Hotline at 206-245-1026, available from 7:00 AM-10:30 PM daily. In addition to expanded shelter capacity across King County, all King County Library System libraries are open to all members of the public and can be used as cooling centers. Please share this information and stay safe!
The King County Board of Ethics plays a critical role in ensuring proper implementation and interpretation of the Code of Ethics, maintaining the highest standards of public service for King County employees and agencies.
The five-member board currently has two at-large openings. Board members serve three-year terms and help educate elected officials, county employees, and board and commission members about our obligations to the public under the Code of Ethics. If you are interested in applying, please contact my office for an application. Applications are due by Friday, June 19.
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