May 15-Reports of fraudulent unemployment claims continue to come in at an alarming rate. In the past 24 hours, 135 reports of ID theft have been filed on our online system and that does not include reports forwarded to other agencies. So here is a reminder: If someone uses your identity to file a fraudulent … Continue reading Fraudulent Unemployment Claims on the Rise
Closures on I-5 for Federal Way Link construction
Closures will be along southbound I-5 near Midway Landfill in Kent May 15- Sound Transit crews working on the Federal Way Link Extension will need to close lanes on southbound I-5 from milepost 148.8 to milepost 147.6 beginning Monday May 18 through Thursday May 21 for paving an access road to the construction area and … Continue reading Closures on I-5 for Federal Way Link construction
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
U.S. News and State Board of Education Spotlight 10 Highline Schools
6 High Schools Make National List & 5 Schools Receive State Honors Seven Highline high schools, one middle school and two elementary schools were spotlighted in state and national news this month. "In the midst of all the challenges we are facing right now, it is wonderful to have some good news,” says Superintendent Susan … Continue reading U.S. News and State Board of Education Spotlight 10 Highline Schools
Public Works Project Locations
May 8-Public Works Project Locations Spot Drainage Repairs This project will repair storm drainage infrastructure at eight locations within the City. The project is currently in design. S 180th St Flood Reduction Project This project will construct a flood reduction facility to eliminate flooding at the end of S 180th St. The project recently completed … Continue reading Public Works Project Locations
Marijuana Bust
April 29- In the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 29, a security officer at the Hilton Hotel was patrolling the hotel parking lot. As he made his rounds, he discovered a vehicle that contained what he believed to be several large bags of marijuana. He called for law enforcement assistance and officers from SeaTac … Continue reading Marijuana Bust
Senior Meals Expansion
May 8- The Parks, Community Programs and Services Department is happy to announce an expansion to the meals available for seniors. Since the temporary closure of the Community Center, senior program staff have continued to serve an expanding Meals on Wheels program and in partnership with SeaTac Police, have worked with the Food Innovation Network … Continue reading Senior Meals Expansion
Cold Water Safety Tips
May 8-With the reopening of the fishing season, the easing of stay-at-home orders across the Pacific Northwest, and the upcoming warm weekend boaters and paddlers need to be mindful of cold-water safety and the importance of wearing a life jacket. It may be over 75 degrees this weekend, but the water is COLD! Many drowning … Continue reading Cold Water Safety Tips
Car Prowlers Caught In the Act
May 6-Monday morning, May 6, an alert neighbor called 911 from the 4000 block of S. 188th Street in SeaTac as she watched two male suspects prowling cars. The suspects were attempting to use several shaved keys to enter the vehicles. Deputies arriving in the area saw two suspects matching the caller’s description walking in … Continue reading Car Prowlers Caught In the Act
Car Prowler Caught Red Handed
May 3- At approximately 10:48 AM on Sunday, May 3, deputies were dispatched to an in-progress vehicle prowl call in the 3200 block of S. 208th Street in SeaTac. The caller interrupted the suspect as he was breaking into a second vehicle and the man fled the scene. Deputies searching the area noticed a man, … Continue reading Car Prowler Caught Red Handed