July 9-On Saturday, June 27, the City of SeaTac Public Works hosted their bi-annual recycling event at a new location in North SeaTac Park. The event was a huge success with over 95,000 lbs. of recyclable material collected from 825 cars over a 6-hour period. The SeaTac Recycling Collection Event provided an opportunity for King … Continue reading Recycling Event is Huge Success
City Wraps Take to the Streets
July 9-You might have noticed some recent colorful additions to International Boulevard South. At two separate intersections, bright utility wraps were installed on utility boxes. The first installation occurred at the southeast corner of International Boulevard South and South 188th Street. These wraps, which sit in front of Taco Bell, are part of a pilot … Continue reading City Wraps Take to the Streets
Fireworks Prohibited in SeaTac
July 3--The City of SeaTac wants you and your family to have a safe and happy 4th of July holiday weekend. In order to keep everyone and their property safe, fireworks are prohibited in the City of SeaTac. To learn more click on this Puget Sound Fire link. To learn more about King County burn … Continue reading Fireworks Prohibited in SeaTac
SeaTac Police Make Marijuana Bust
July 3-On July 1, Detective Frazier of the SeaTac Street Crimes Unit observed activity occurring in the SeaTac grocery store parking lot that appeared narcotics related. Further investigation led to the seizure of a moving van believed to contain a large amount of marijuana, along with an SUV. As the investigation continued, detectives discovered that … Continue reading SeaTac Police Make Marijuana Bust
Apply by July 10 for a King County Small Business Assistance Grant
July 2-King County Local Services is helping small businesses in unincorporated areas receive funds through the county’s Small Business Assistance Program. If you own a small business in unincorporated King County and you meet basic eligibility criteria, you can apply for a Small Business Assistance Grant. To be eligible, a business must: Be active and … Continue reading Apply by July 10 for a King County Small Business Assistance Grant
McMicken Heights Recognized for Continuous Improvement for Black Students
1 of 31 Schools in State to be Part of Study June 30- Congratulations to the administration, staff and community of McMicken Heights Elementary School for being recognized by The Center for Educational Effectiveness (CEE) for continuous improvement for Black students. McMicken Elementary School was selected from over 2,200 individual schools across Washington state as … Continue reading McMicken Heights Recognized for Continuous Improvement for Black Students
Family Fourth of July – Cancelled for 2020
July 2-For the first time, the Parks, Community Programs & Services cancelled the Family Fourth of July out of concern for public safety and to comply with Governor Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy and Safe Start orders. Traditionally, thousands of parkgoers would gather at Angle Lake Park to celebrate and watch a safe professional fireworks … Continue reading Family Fourth of July – Cancelled for 2020
SeaTac Distributes Thousands of Free Masks to Those in Need
June 30-The City of SeaTac has already distributed nearly half of the 8,000 free personal protective equipment (PPE) masks it received from King County this month. The City is working with local partners on a variety of ways to distribute the masks. The City plans more distributions over the coming weeks. The City’s Emergency Manager … Continue reading SeaTac Distributes Thousands of Free Masks to Those in Need
Fares on many ST Express bus routes to resume July 1; flat fare to be implemented systemwide
June 17-Sound Transit is planning a July 1 resumption of fares on ST Express bus routes that have returned to front-door boarding with the installation of health barriers and other protections for operator safety. A new system-wide flat fare will align with other regional agencies, irrespective of trip distances. "Fares are important for funding our … Continue reading Fares on many ST Express bus routes to resume July 1; flat fare to be implemented systemwide
King County Sheriff’s Office Memorial
June 26-On December 2nd, 2016 the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) unveiled a memorial honoring the 18 members of our department who lost their lives in the line of duty since the founding of the KCSO in 1853. Today, on the anniversary of the passing of Sergeant Samuel A. Hicks, we want to take a … Continue reading King County Sheriff’s Office Memorial