Green River restoration project completed
King County Executive Dow Constantine recently congratulated staff and partners for completing a major restoration project along the Green River that has improved fish and wildlife habitat while protecting nearby farmland, homes, and roads from flooding and erosion.
The successful project near Auburn replaced the degraded Lones Levee, which was built in the 1960s, with a modern, integrated design that restores a critical section of the Green River to its natural state. See the full story and video here.
Photo: Eli Brownwell, King County Parks
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Administrative Professionals receive special recognition
The Administrative Professionals Recognition Day event held on Wednesday, April 27 was a huge success, celebrating these essential contributors who are Simply the Best at keeping King County running smoothly and efficiently on many levels.
View the full celebration on the AP Stream Channel and take the opportunity to recognize an administrative professional here. For more information about the Administrative Professionals Program, visit www.kingcounty.gov/administrativeprofessionals.
Forty-five-year sentence for gunman who injured Metro employee Eric Stark
Cross-posted from Metro Matters
On April 22, a judge handed down a 45-year prison sentence to the gunman who killed two people and shot and injured two others, including Metro employee Eric Stark when he was driving a bus in Lake City.
Despite his gunshot wound, Eric backed his bus out of the area safely to protect the passengers onboard. Eric’s bravery and heroic actions saved the lives of his riders. Read more here.
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King County 2023-2024 Budget Lunch and Learn, May 3
Join Dwight Dively, director of the Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget, to learn more about King County’s budget. Dwight will provide an overview of King County’s budget, our financial outlook, and the upcoming 2023-2024 budget process.
Please reach out to Katie Ross at Katie-PSB.Ross@kingcounty.gov with any questions.
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Mindfulness Classes
Introduction to Mindfulness: Try these simple practices to use at work and home in this hands-on workshop.
Mindful Leadership: Learn how mindfulness can help you become a more effective and compassionate leader.
See the full mindfulness class schedule here.
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Balanced You Coffee Connections virtual event: Strength Training
Do you want to learn how to build endurance during your workouts? Join Balanced You Coffee Connections for a virtual strength training class that will teach participants moves that can be done at home, in the office, or in the field to develop strength. This class is suitable for all levels.
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My Secure Advantage webinar: I want to buy a house
Buying a home can be an achievable goal if you do your research and plan for all the expenses associated with both purchasing and maintaining a home.
This session will walk through the different types of mortgage loans, review what lenders are looking for, and what costs you can expect from the closing process. With proper planning, your home can bring you joy for years to come.
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Mental Health First Aid@Work
To increase awareness about mental health and highlight supportive resources, Balanced You has partnered with the National Council of Behavioral Health to offer Mental Health First Aid@Work trainings.
These trainings teach participants about mental health and substance-use issues, including the common risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, and substance use disorder. The program then offers concrete tools for supporting those in need.
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Career Support Services development opportunites
Strategic Interviewing Tips and Techniques – This two-hour online workshop will provide you with strategies and tips to help you to do your best during the interview. Learning objectives include:
- How to prepare for a virtual job interview
- The interview structure and types of questions you will be asked
- The STAR-LA method and how to use it to provide organized and complete responses
- General tips and strategies
There are multiple dates available. The next session is:
STAR-LA Interview Practice and Feedback – This one-hour online, small group workshop is designed to provide mock interview practice and feedback using the STAR-LA method as taught by King County Career Support Services. This workshop is for participants who have attended the Strategic Interviewing Tips and Techniques workshop or have watched the 10-minute STAR-LA method video found on the Career Support Services website. There are multiple dates available. The next session is:
Training Spotlight:
Leader Mindset – Online – Leader Mindset for King County supervisors and managers sets a foundation that leading a team starts with understanding yourself and your responsibility to create a team culture of belonging where all employees can thrive. In this interactive webinar, participants will take part in engaging activities, small group discussions and action planning. This training is free and will be offered on multiple dates. The next session is:
Please visit our King County Eventbrite website and our Learning and Development website for more learning opportunities. For more information, contact the Learning and Development Team at KCTraining@kingcounty.gov or visit Learning and Development at www.kingcounty.gov/learning.
Pet of the Week: Robin
Hello, I'm Robin, a three-year-old male German Shepherd who's ready for a new home! I am a little shy at first, but you can win me over quickly with food! Due to my shy nature I would do best in a nice, calm and quiet home.
You can find out more about me and my other friends on our website at www.kingcounty.gov/adoptapet. Note that RASKC has moved to adoptions by appointment only. If you have more questions, you can contact RASKC via phone at 206-296-7387 (PETS) or email pets@kingcounty.gov.
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Featured Job: Administrator III (Financial Professional)
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Public Health Insider: COVID-19 media briefing with King County’s Health Officer
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