Top King County highlights of 2023
King County Executive Dow Constantine recently announced some of the County's accomplishments for the past year, illustrating the hard work and dedication of employees across departments.
From generational investments in the behavioral health system and new affordable housing projects, to healthy habitats and increased access to transit, 2023 was a year of progress for King County.
Check out Executive Constantine's list of top accomplishments for the County over the past year here.
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How to prepare for a major earthquake
Cross-posted from Public Health Insider
In light of the recent devastating earthquake in Japan, Public Health – Seattle & King County is reminding everyone the importance of having a plan for when disaster strikes.
For more information on how to be prepared in an emergency, click here.
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King County Sheriff's end-of-year message
Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall recently reflected on the work the King County Sheriff's Office has done this past year.
"I’m grateful for our dedicated professional staff and deputies who have made and continue to make us successful," she said. "I appreciate the support we have received from our community, the Executive, and Council."
Click here to watch the video message.
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RSVP now: 2024 Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration
King County employees are invited to join in honoring human rights leader and King County’s namesake, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the annual celebration on Thursday, Jan. 11.
The theme for the celebration is “Passing the torch and continuing the journey,” along with the guiding quote “The task is not done. The journey is not complete. We can and we must do more." - Martin Luther King III. Read more.
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Thursday, Jan. 11 at noon at Benaroya Hall. RSVP here. Seats are limited to employees only and a maximum of 500 attendees.
- View the presentation on the KCTV Livestream.
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Balanced You Self-Care Webinar: Starting the New Year Financially Fit
New Year's resolutions often have to do with eating better, working out regularly, or planning for success overall. However, with increasing inflation, saving more money has made the top of the list for many as well. How do you do it? Don’t worry, we've got you covered! Balanced You welcomes back Tiffany Willis, Senior Financial Wellness Speaker with My Secure Advantage! She will share some tips on recovering from holiday spending, chopping down credit card debt, and saving techniques to help you start the New Year off financially fit!
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You're invited! "Deep Dive" conversation with Jeffery Robinson on Jan. 9
Jeffery Robinson, filmmaker and founder of the Who We Are Project, will join us virtually on Tuesday, Jan. 9 from noon to 1:30 p.m. for a "Deep Dive" conversation featuring three key segments from his critically acclaimed feature-length documentary, "Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism In America."
The viewing will be followed by a moderated Q&A discussion. This engagement, sponsored by the Office of Equity, Racial and Social Justice (OERSJ) and the Department of Executive Services (DES), is open to all King County employees as part of the annual celebration of our county's namesake, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Tuesday, Jan. 9 from noon - 1:30 p.m. Join via Zoom. Click here for more details.
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Training Tips: Leadership Skills
Get your leadership skill development off to a great start in 2024. Enroll in any of the Leading the Way courses to lay the foundation for showing up strong in the new year.
These live, instructor-led courses emphasize the importance of supporting employees and teams to bring their best, gain self-awareness, well-being, and dive deeper into equity, as well as building belonging, engagement, and trust. At the core of it all are Leadership Cornerstones: stability, compassion, hope, and trust. Invite your peers or attend with your team - it is a great development opportunity. Attend these classes coming up in January.
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Equity and Leadership, Thursday, Jan. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Earn 3.75 SHRM PDC). Learn more and choose a session here.
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Leading for Wellbeing, Wednesday, Jan. 31 from noon to 4 p.m. (Earn 3.75 SHRM PDC). Learn more and choose a session here.
Security Tips - How secure is your mobile device?
Most of us have a smartphone, but how many of us really think about the security threats faced by these mobile devices? Mobile devices are vulnerable to many different types of threats. The bad guys are increasing attacks on mobile devices and targeting your phone using malicious applications. Using these methods, they can steal personal and business information without you having any idea what’s going on. Even if you’ve downloaded a security or antivirus application, securing your smartphone goes beyond these services.
Improving your mobile security practices is your best defense against the privacy and security issues associated with your mobile device. How can I improve my mobile security practices? Always remember these best practices to minimize the risk of exploits to your mobile devices:
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Ensure your phone’s operating system is always up to date. Operating systems are often updated in order to fix security flaws. Many malicious threats are caused by security flaws that remain unfixed due to an out of date operating system.
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Watch out for malicious apps in your app store. Official app stores regularly remove applications containing malware, but sometimes these dangerous apps slip past and can be downloaded by unsuspecting users. Do your research, read reviews, and pay attention to the number of downloads it has. Never download applications from sources other than official app stores.
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Ensure applications are not asking for access to things on your phone that are irrelevant to their function. Applications usually ask for a list of permissions to files, folders, other applications, and data before they’re downloaded. Don’t blindly approve these permissions. If the permission requests seem unnecessary, look for an alternative application in your app store.
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No password or weak password protection. Many people still don’t use a password to lock their phone. If your device is lost or stolen, thieves will have easy access to all of the information stored on your phone.
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Be careful with public WiFi. The bad guys use technology that lets them see what you’re doing. Avoid logging in to your online services or performing any sensitive transactions (such as banking) over public WiFi.
If you have any questions, please reach out to kcitcsat@kingcounty.gov.
Pet of the Week: Miner
Hi, my name is Miner, a one-year-old male Rottweiler weighing in at a healthy 62 pounds. I am full of energy and love to play, especially with squeaky toys and tennis balls! I do best when I have lots of exercise and something to keep my mind busy. I am a bit shy, so would prefer a quiet, relaxed home.
You can find out more about me and my other friends on our website at www.kingcounty.gov/adoptapet. 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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King County Headlines
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