February 28-On February 11, SeaTac Police Detective raided a marijuana grow operation in the City of Edgewood and recovered 525 growing marijuana plants. The detectives served a search warrant on the residence as part of a long-term drug investigation. In addition to the growing marijuana plants, detectives seized processed marijuana as well as the equipment … Continue reading SeaTac Police shut down Marijuana Grow operation in Edgewood
SeaTac Parks Score 100% Safety Inspection
February 28-When you visit a SeaTac park, you will be happy to learn that all park playgrounds scored 100% in their safety inspections during 2020. Throughout the City, Parks staff maintain six playgrounds located at various park and facility sites throughout SeaTac. On a quarterly basis, staff members trained as Certified Playground Safety Inspectors (CPSI) … Continue reading SeaTac Parks Score 100% Safety Inspection
Inslee signs $2.2 billion COVID relief bill
February 19-Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday signed House Bill 1368, which appropriates $2.2 billion in federal funding that has been allocated to states in response to the ongoing COVID emergency. The legislation takes effect immediately. “Our focus this year is relief, recovery and resilience, and this legislation will help us make tremendous progress in all … Continue reading Inslee signs $2.2 billion COVID relief bill
Second Alarm Fire at Auto Shop in SeaTac
On Tuesday, February 16, at about 11:40 AM, Puget Sound Fire crews were dispatched to a commercial fire in the 21200 block of International Blvd in SeaTac. A large black thermal column of heat and smoke was immediately visible as the closest engine crew pulled out of their station. On scene within two minutes of … Continue reading Second Alarm Fire at Auto Shop in SeaTac
Stormwater Management Program Plan
February 19-You have the opportunity to provide us your thoughts and concerns regarding how we manage stormwater in the City. Stormwater that moves across the urban landscape picks up trash, sediment, chemicals (automotive fluids and fertilizers) and other pollutants from parking lots, yards, streets and roofs. These pollutants can eventually enter downstream natural waterways and … Continue reading Stormwater Management Program Plan
Seatac snow crews handle record snowfall
February 19-When snow blanketed the City of SeaTac this past weekend, our hard-working Public Works and Parks maintenance staff were working to keep our roadways clear of snow. Starting last Friday, February, the region experienced its first snowfall of the year, a significant one at that. The 8.9 inches of snow that fell on Saturday, … Continue reading Seatac snow crews handle record snowfall
Federal Way Link Extension Construction Updates
February 19-Sound Transit is expanding the Light Rail nearly eight miles from SeaTac to the City of Federal Way. Once completed, the new extension of the line will have three additional light rail stations and give riders more options to travel from SeaTac. During the construction of this large-scale project, there will be construction activity … Continue reading Federal Way Link Extension Construction Updates
Certificate of Appreciation for Friendly City Hall Security Guard
February 12- If you have visited SeaTac City Hall during this COVID-19 Pandemic, you are more than likely to encounter the friendly security guard in the lobby. For the past year, security guard Dave Bostick has remained a visible presence in the lobby of City Hall helping to direct the public to the services they … Continue reading Certificate of Appreciation for Friendly City Hall Security Guard
WELCOME NEW SEATAC POLICE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
February 9- At the February 9, Regular Council Meeting, City Manager Carl Cole introduced to the Council SeaTac Police Department's brand new Community Engagement Officer. Police Officer Robell Ghrmai has 13 years of law enforcement experience including time as a Patrol Deputy, a Field Training Officer, a Highline High School Resource Officer, Street Crimes Unit … Continue reading WELCOME NEW SEATAC POLICE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
Temporary bypass installed on SR 99 in SeaTac
Sound Transit opened a temporary bypass around a short stretch of State Route 99 in SeaTac between South 204th and South 208th Streets. Our crews shifted lanes eastward from the main roadway to make way for construction of our elevated light rail track. Curious what the new bypass looks like from a bird’s-eye view? Watch … Continue reading Temporary bypass installed on SR 99 in SeaTac
