As the year winds down, we are recapping some of the events that helped connect the community to resources and each other. Some events were new, some familiar.
Puget Sound Fire weekly update: Firefighters respond to 1,369 calls for service in two weeks
Firefighters responded to 1,369 calls for service during the weeks of Dec. 5 – Dec. 18.
SeaTac crews working 12-hour shifts for December snowfall, applying salt and plowing roads
As a reminder, highways are plowed by WSDOT and are not maintained by the City of SeaTac. The City also does not own or operate the airport, any winter storm-related questions regarding air travel should be directed to the Port of Seattle.
Year in Review: City communications reaches new audiences thanks to additions to the team, focus on community outreach
The year is almost over and it’s time to take a look back at some of the success the City has had in relation to its communications division and outreach to the public. City Manager, Carl Cole, has focused on improving communications and ensuring transparency with the public.
City Council approves funding for 39 groups, nonprofits for 2023-2024
Every two years, SeaTac, along with 17 other cities from south, north and east King County, release a Request for Application for human services agencies. For 2023-2024, the City received 64 applications. The Community Services Advisory Committee reviewed and ranked the applications earlier this year and recommended funding 39 of the 64.
SeaTac will implement digital customer portal for permitting, land use applications next year
The customer portal will allow people to submit required documents and pay for permit and land use applications electronically. In addition, applicants will be able to track the progress of their application and access the issued permit and approved plans through the portal.
Some utility wraps installed along International Boulevard, more to come next year
The utility wraps that have been installed can be seen along International Boulevard at the following intersections: 166th Street, 176th street, 182nd street, 188th Street, 184th Street and 204th Street.
Recycling 101: Hard plastics, metals and paper are good to go
Amazon plastic envelope packaging is a soft plastic and cannot be recycled. Paper mailers lined with plastic and metal hangers are not recyclable. Thermal paper receipts, which are shiny and feel like plastic, are not recyclable. Candy wrappers must be thrown in the garbage.
SeaTac Police, King County Sheriff participate in Shop with a Cop at Burien Fred Meyer
Shop with a Cop is a referral-based program that pairs police officers with underprivileged youth in the community, who get together for a holiday shopping spree. Families are selected by Highline Schools.
SeaTac fall events finish with annual tree lighting
Mayor Jake Simpson and Councilmembers Peter Kwon and Iris Guzmán attended the last fall event of the season. A grant ensured that this event was not only free but also included free food.