City proclaims February as Black History Month

Feb. 14- City Councilmember Mohammed Egal read a proclamation declaring February as Black History Month. The proclamation, which was signed by Mayor Jake Simpson, was read at the February, 14, Regular Council Meeting.   Councilmember Egal presented the proclamation to African Community Housing & Development Executive Director Hamdi Abdulle and Chief Housing Specialist Aden Hussein. The … Continue reading City proclaims February as Black History Month

Stage 1a builds a new SR 99 bridge over the future SR 509 Expressway. Light rail will travel above. Sound Transit is building the SR 99 bridge for WSDOT as part of the Federal Way Link Extension.

Closure of International Boulevard coming in July for WSDOT construction in SeaTac

Drivers need to be prepared for a 28-night southbound closure of International Boulevard between South 204th Street and South 208th Street.  The nearly month-long nighttime closure could begin as early as Tuesday, July 5 and extend through August. The start date is pending approval of permits and a traffic control plan. Detours will be in … Continue reading Closure of International Boulevard coming in July for WSDOT construction in SeaTac

Highline Public Schools to Host Tuition-Free Bezos Academy Preschool in 2023  

APRIL 6 UPDATE from Highline Schools: Yesterday’s press release incorrectly stated the start date for Bezos Academy Preschool. The preschool will open in September 2023.We apologize for the error. Today, Highline Public Schools announced a 10-year lease agreement with Bezos Academy to open a tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschool on the Madrona Elementary School campus located in the City of SeaTac.   “We are … Continue reading Highline Public Schools to Host Tuition-Free Bezos Academy Preschool in 2023  

Police looking for tips in fatal hit and run collision in SeaTac

Detectives with the King County Sheriff's Office are working to identify any persons with information following Feb. 28's fatal hit & run collision in SeaTac. King County Sheriff's Office deputies responded just after 11 p.m. Monday to the 18200 block of International Blvd after a woman was struck and killed by a light-colored SUV.  That … Continue reading Police looking for tips in fatal hit and run collision in SeaTac

Statewide Mask Mandate Ends on March 11

With declining case rates and hospitalizations across the west, California, Oregon and Washington are moving together to update their masking guidance. After 11:59 p.m. on March 11, California, Oregon and Washington will be adopting new indoor mask policies and move from mask requirements to mask recommendations in schools. State policies do not change federal requirements, … Continue reading Statewide Mask Mandate Ends on March 11

Puget Sound Fire Weekly Recap

Puget Sound Fire responses to calls for the week of February 13th – February 19th   Fire38EMS/Rescue426Other170Total Calls634 Annual total for 2022:  4,798 SeaTac Commercial Fire On Tuesday, February 15th at 11:20 PM, Puget Sound Fire, along with firefighters from the Tukwila Fire Department, King County Fire District #2, and South King Fire & Rescue responded … Continue reading Puget Sound Fire Weekly Recap