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
Car Thieves Strike Again
June 26-King County sheriff's Office continues to see cars being stolen as they are warming up or left running in front of homes. On June 18, a deputy was dispatched to a vehicle theft which had occurred near the 18800 BLK of 33 AVE S in SeaTac. The owner explained he had left his vehicle … Continue reading Car Thieves Strike Again
Build an Emergency Kit
June 26-As we know, earthquakes and other natural disasters can strike at any time. We always encourage people to put together a good emergency kit that will allow your family to survive several days on your own. Water is a critical part of any plan to prepare for emergencies, disasters, etc. After a disaster, clean … Continue reading Build an Emergency Kit
King County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted
June 22-King County Sheriff's Office Most Wanted is Wayne L. Rattler. Rattler has a felony warrant for Vehicular Assault/ Felony Hit and Run. The court has set bail at $25,000.00. On January 20, 2019, around 7:55 PM, near S 176/ Military RD S in SeaTac the victim driver and his mother along with a backseat … Continue reading King County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted
Fireworks Safety in a Pandemic
June 26-Every year in the U.S., about 9,000 people are injured using fireworks at home, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Most of these injuries take place around the July Fourth holiday. This year, as we have been dealing with the COVID 19 pandemic most public fireworks displays have been cancelled. If … Continue reading Fireworks Safety in a Pandemic
June is LGBTQ Month
June 23-At the Regular Council meeting, Mayor Erin Sitterley issued a proclamation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Pride Month for the City of SeaTac. The Mayor proclaimed June 2020 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Pride Month; and encouraged all community residents to fight discrimination and prejudice wherever it exists and to … Continue reading June is LGBTQ Month