Procession, memorial service on Jan. 10 for King County Metro Transit Operator Shawn Yim
Crossposted from Metro Matters
King County Metro, community members, riders, and transit agencies throughout the region will gather Friday, Jan. 10, to celebrate and remember Transit Operator Shawn Yim, who was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 18.
Remembrances begin with a 10 a.m. bus and transit vehicle procession through downtown Seattle, followed by an 11 a.m. memorial event hosted by the Amalgamated Transit Union 587 at Lumen Field Event Center (also known as WAMU Theater). Read more.
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King County Historic Preservation team earns national recognition
Crossposted from Keeping King County Green
Homes built in King County neighborhoods during the post-World War II housing boom have long been dwindling in number – cleared to make way for newer homes that better fit current families and lifestyles.
“Our region’s soaring property values and its rapidly growing population have led to losing many of these homes,” said Jennifer Meisner, King County Historic Preservation Officer. “Because they are typically smaller than current standards, but often have desirable views and mature landscaping, these homes are vulnerable to demolition for larger developments.” Read more.
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2025 King County Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Jan. 14
King County employees and community members are invited to join in honoring our nation's foremost human rights leader and King County's namesake, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The annual celebration will be Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m. at the Ikea Performing Arts Center in Renton. Tickets are free.
RSVP for the event at this link.
The theme for the 2025 Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration is Dedication to Community, and the accompanying quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: "All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence. Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'"
If you have any questions, email Erica White at erwhite@kingcounty.gov.
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Save the date: Virtual tour of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s childhood home, Jan. 16
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Metro’s Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EIB) team will be hosting a virtual tour of Dr. King’s childhood home on Jan. 16.
This special event, presented in collaboration with the National Park Service in Atlanta, GA, will be guided by knowledgeable park rangers. The tour offers an intimate look at the home where Dr. King was born and spent his early years, exploring its transformation from a family residence into a historic museum after Dr. King’s assassination in 1968.
This event is open to all King County employees, but space is limited. Please plan to log in early to secure your virtual seat. For questions about the event, email Mark Manuel at mamanuel@kingcounty.gov.
RISE Affinity Group upcoming meeting, Jan. 13
The Refugee and Immigrant Support and Empowerment (RISE) Affinity Group empowers immigrant and refugee employees to succeed in the workplace through providing a collective voice and representation, creating a space that fosters a sense of community and belonging, and advocating for equitable access to resources, support, and opportunities for professional growth.
For questions contact RISE@kingcounty.gov. For more information about RISE and other King County Affinity Groups, visit www.kingcounty.gov/AffinityGroups.
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Balanced You Mindfulness: 2025 winter schedule
Mindfulness is the practice of being present and fully engaged with whatever we are doing at the moment—free from distraction or judgment. It is a proven method to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being. Balanced You partners with mindfulness providers CuriosityBased, SolJoy, and Mindfulness Northwest to offer classes to King County employees. The classes are open to all employees and each class is a one-time event. You can find the 2025 winter mindfulness schedule here.
Supervisors: Here is a printer-friendly PDF with the Mindfulness winter 2025 schedule to post at your worksites for employees who do not have access to email.
Employee discounts to Seattle Symphony
King County Employees can receive 15% off tickets and pay no handling fees to most Seattle Symphony concerts and National Geographic Live events. Visit the link here, Seattle Symphony, enter promo code KINGSSO in the upper right corner of the concert you wish to attend, hit apply, and then select your seats. This promo code is good online or over the phone at 206-215-4747.
See all available employee discounts on the Employee Discount webpage.
Training Spotlights:
Building High Trust Cultures – Online – When work cultures and relationships are rooted in trust and psychological safety there is less stress, burnout, and turnover, as well as higher team performance, innovation, and engagement. Trust is a crucial component to successful interpersonal and team dynamics, all of which are impacted by social identities. Using age/generation as an illustrative example, this course shows that healthy workplaces rely on a foundation of trust. As a leadership cornerstone, building trust fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging where every employee can bring their authentic self so their strengths shine. Eligible for 3.75 SHRM PDCs.
- Thursday, Jan. 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enroll here.
Equity and Leadership Webinar – Online – Created in partnership with the Office of Equity and Social Justice, Equity and Leadership is designed to support participants’ ability to recognize the role that race and racism have on disparities in our workforce and to understand the responsibility for people leaders to create racially equitable work environments for their teams. Eligible for 3.75 SHRM PDCs.
Please visit our Learning and Development training website for more learning opportunities. Also, for discounted college continuing education opportunities, visit our Discounts webpage and expand the Higher Education menu. For more information, contact the Learning and Development Team at KCTraining@kingcounty.gov or visit www.kingcounty.gov/learning.
Pet of the Week: Orek
I am a five-year-old, male, American Bulldog, color tan, ID #A720362. At 68 lbs I am considered a large breed dog, but I am really a big baby boy. My favorite activities are eating and being loved on. I am not quite aware of my size and can be a bit pushy when it comes to getting things I want, like attention and snacks. I may be more successful in a home with older children who are stable on their feet. I have not met any other dogs while at RASKC so it's unknown how I feel about them. Any current dogs in your home are encouraged to come meet me here in the shelter so staff can help us get off on the right paw. I am a spirited dog with a fun-loving personality. I am still working on my manners, so I would do best with a family who is willing to work with me and help me become the best dog I can be. I am quickly becoming a fan favorite with the staff, they all say my happy-go-lucky attitude and adorable snorts are the best part of their day.
I am neutered, current on vaccinations, and microchipped! Our adoption comes with many benefits, including 30 days of opt-in pet insurance through Trupanion. You can find out more about me and my other friends on our website at 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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Featured Job: Human Resource Manager II
Salary: $124,488.00 - $157,809.60 Annually
Location: Renton, WA
Job Type: Civil Service, Full Time, 40/hrs Wk
Job Number: 2024MK23391
Department: KCSO - Sheriff's Office
Division: Support Services
Opening Date: 12/13/2024
Closing Date: 1/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week
The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) seeks an experienced Human Resource (HR) professional to join our team as the Human Resources Manager II. The most competitive candidate will demonstrate a commitment to equity and social justice, passion for public service, and success as a sound HR advisor and collaborative leader. Utilizing your strong interpersonal skills, you will lead a team of HR professionals and build effective relationships to advise and influence change at all levels in KCSO. You will apply your HR expertise and compassion when problem solving and addressing issues. You will champion the advancement of practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunities for all employees.
Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
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