Interested organizations can attend a workshop to help them fill out the application tomorrow, March 6 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Kent City Hall. Please register online.
Survey now available to provide input on parking in SeaTac
The City of SeaTac is conducting a parking survey to get input on what parking is like today for residents, visitors, and businesses in SeaTac’s neighborhoods.
City statement on “Zoom Bombing” incident
The Feb. 26, Regular Council Meeting was interrupted by several virtual attendees who made racist, profane, and antisemitic comments. This was considered a “Zoom Bombing” incident where speakers share hate-filled and bigoted language. The City of SeaTac strongly condemns these hateful actions and believes the behavior of those who attacked the meeting is beyond offensive. … Continue reading City statement on “Zoom Bombing” incident
Local NAACP Chapter accepts Black History Month proclamation at City Council meeting
“…African Americans have resisted historically and ongoing oppression in all forms,” Councilmember Joe Vinson said. “Much of SeaTac’s honor, strength and distinction can be attributed to the diversity of cultures and traditions that are celebrated by the residents of this great region.”
SeaTac Mayor addresses Port of Seattle Commission regarding noise insulation
“I’m also here to voice my support,” SeaTac Mayor Mohamed Egal said. “I have heard from citizens especially those who live in the west and north SeaTac area. They told me that they are very passionate about insulation solutions…[This] will help workers and citizens be healthy.”
SeaTac Police to invest in FLOCK system that will help ID suspects
FLOCK is a powerful investigative tool that can assist officers in a wide variety of case as well as assist with missing person cases. Flock's cameras read license plates and send instant alerts to law enforcement officers when the cameras identify license plates that match those on "hot lists" of cars that are stolen or otherwise of interest to the police.
SeaTac Police present fourth quarter 2023 stats to City Council
There were 142 crimes against people in the last part of 2023, a slight uptick from the 117 reported from the quarter before. Crimes against people includes instances of human trafficking and kidnapping. There was one homicide reported last quarter, too.
WSDOT to close lanes on I-5 in SeaTac this weekend for SR 509 project
On Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2, crews will set 10 girders for the northern portion of the new South 216th Street bridge. Setting the girders is another milestone in construction of the bridge.
Police arrest suspect involved in local hit-and-run
On Feb. 25, police found a stolen RAM 1500 truck parked in SeaTac. Officers tried to contact the driver and the person drove off. The vehicle was then involved in a crash with a Jeep at South 128th Street and 22nd Avenue South. Both vehicles were significantly damaged, and the suspect fled on foot. The driver of the Jeep was pronounced dead, and a small child was transported to a nearby hospital.
Salmon hatch, will continue growing at the community center
If you stop by to say hi to the salmon, you will also notice a new model city on top of the tank. This model shows some of the ways that we can help keep the water clean in the creeks and Puget Sound.