August 28- On Saturday, August 29, from 10 AM to 5 PM, Public Health Seattle King County is hosting a free COVID-19 testing site at Tyee High School which is located at 4424 S 188th Street, SeaTac. The site is open for all residents. King County has launched a countywide study to understand how many … Continue reading Free COVID-19 Testing Saturday
Free SeaTac Face Coverings Giveaway & Census Event
August 21- On Saturday, September 19, 2020, from 10 AM to 2 PM, the City will be distributing thousands of free cloth face coverings to SeaTac residents. The event will take place at Valley Ridge Park located at 4644 S. 188th Street, SeaTac, WA 98188. This is a drive-thru event with residents not needing to … Continue reading Free SeaTac Face Coverings Giveaway & Census Event
SeaTac CARES Funding Extension
August 13 – Last month the City of SeaTac launched a small business grant program to help support businesses adversely affected by COVID-19. The funds originated from the Federal CARES Act and were distributed to cities through the State of Washington and King County. One of the eligible uses is provision of economic support and … Continue reading SeaTac CARES Funding Extension
Governor Inslee Announces Clarification to Restaurant Guidance, New Summer Camp Guidance
July 31- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced updates to the July 24 guidance for restaurants, taverns, breweries, wineries and distilleries as part of Washington's Safe Start phased reopening plan. Changes include clarification about which establishments can offer indoor seating, temporary outdoor seating guidance and counter-style seating clarifications. Read the full restaurants, taverns, breweries, wineries and distilleries guidance document … Continue reading Governor Inslee Announces Clarification to Restaurant Guidance, New Summer Camp Guidance
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
Governor Inslee Announces Statewide Mask Mandate
June 23-Beginning June 26, every Washingtonian in an indoor public space, or in an outside public space when unable to physically distance from others, will be legally required to wear a face covering Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman today announced a statewide mandatory face covering order that will take effect Friday, … Continue reading Governor Inslee Announces Statewide Mask Mandate
Supplemental COVID-19 Community Response Fund
New Funding Opportunities: (PLEASE NOTE: THE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JUNE 23RD, 2020 at 11:59PM) On May 5, the King County Council approved a second emergency supplemental budget proposed by Executive Dow Constantine to provide additional resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Included in the legislation is $1 million for the Office of Equity and Social Justice (OESJ) to expand funding … Continue reading Supplemental COVID-19 Community Response Fund
FACE-COVERING DIRECTIVE GOES INTO EFFECT MONDAY
May 15-The King County directive requiring face coverings be worn in public goes into effect Monday, May 18. Health leaders are asking everyone to keep in mind that face coverings should not be worn by everyone and are committed to ensuring that individuals who are unable to safely wear face coverings are not harassed or … Continue reading FACE-COVERING DIRECTIVE GOES INTO EFFECT MONDAY
Port Updates Cloth Face Coverings Policy for Workers, Visitors, and Passengers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
May 9-The Port of Seattle announced that it will require all passengers, visitors, and workers, including Port employees, to wear cloth face coverings in the public areas of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport starting on May 18. “Airport workers keep our region’s supply chain moving and support safe essential travel,” said Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve … Continue reading Port Updates Cloth Face Coverings Policy for Workers, Visitors, and Passengers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Cascade Warbirds Members to Fly in V-E Day Remembrance Flight
May 8- Friday, May 8, 2020 is the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe. The end of WWII for half the world. Cascade Warbirds members will be flying in a special formation over Puget Sound cities that day to commemorate the event. This is part of a national effort by the Veterans Airlift Command’s Tribute Wing and … Continue reading Cascade Warbirds Members to Fly in V-E Day Remembrance Flight