May 8 UPDATE-Beginning Monday, May 11, the City of SeaTac Permit Center will alter its hours to accommodate construction activities allowed under the Governor's Order The new Permit Center Hours are 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. As per Governor’s Order, safety precautions will be in place to protect customers and staff: Only two parties allowed … Continue reading SeaTac Permit Center New Hours
Washington WIC an essential service and continues to be available to pregnant women, new moms, and young children
April 24- During this challenging time, Washington WIC is here for vulnerable families. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC gives families access to nutritious foods, nutrition education and breastfeeding support, health assessments and referrals. WIC is for pregnant people, new and breastfeeding moms, infants, and children under five. These services … Continue reading Washington WIC an essential service and continues to be available to pregnant women, new moms, and young children
Pet Food Bank
Kent shelter For pet owners experiencing economic hardships, RASKC has a community pet food bank located outside of our main entrance doors. This humble pantry is stocked with generous in-kind donations received by the community. Interested in donating? Note our link to RASKC's Amazon Wish List which supports this project, our collaborative project below, including foster and … Continue reading Pet Food Bank
WHEN GRANDPARENTS LIVE WITH YOU: HOW TO PROTECT OLDER ADULTS AT HOME FROM COVID-19
Illustrations by Kelly Froh Living with multiple generations in one home can be a wonderful way for children to bond with grandparents and for older adults to be an active part of family life. During the coronavirus pandemic, however, living in a multigenerational home requires some additional steps to prevent COVID-19. When there are multiple … Continue reading WHEN GRANDPARENTS LIVE WITH YOU: HOW TO PROTECT OLDER ADULTS AT HOME FROM COVID-19
SeaTac Police Celebrate Admins
April 22-On Wednesday this week, we celebrated Administrative Professionals Day. Due to COVID 19 guidelines, the celebration in the Police Department was a little bit limited. Some of the festivities will need to be enjoyed at a later date. Even so, it is appropriate at this time for us to express our appreciation to both … Continue reading SeaTac Police Celebrate Admins
Governor Inslee announces plan to allow construction projects previously underway to be completed
April 24-Gov. Jay Inslee, in consultation with the state’s construction industry, announced a plan today to allow current construction projects to be completed. The recommendations were informed by workers, contractors, health and safety experts, and local government officials, for safe construction standards. “I thank all those involved in the construction work group in helping us get … Continue reading Governor Inslee announces plan to allow construction projects previously underway to be completed
AT-HOME TESTING EFFORT IMPROVES OUTBREAK DATA; ADDITIONAL TESTING AVAILABLE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, HEALTH CARE WORKERS
April 24-Cases of COVID-19 that might have gone undetected are now being identified across King County, thanks to volunteer participants using a new at-home test kit to collect a nasal sample and return it to a lab for testing.Public Health — Seattle & King County and the team behind the Seattle Flu Study launched the greater … Continue reading AT-HOME TESTING EFFORT IMPROVES OUTBREAK DATA; ADDITIONAL TESTING AVAILABLE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, HEALTH CARE WORKERS
New King County COVID-19 Community and Small Business Resource Guide
April 24-This resource guide is a tool that was requested by community leaders and will be updated over time as new resources become available. It includes the following information: How to apply for unemploymentHousing resourcesInformation on utilities and internetCash assistanceFood assistanceChildcare resourcesResources for undocumented communitiesSmall business loans and disaster assistanceIn-language resources New King County COVID-19 … Continue reading New King County COVID-19 Community and Small Business Resource Guide
Puget Sound Fire Weekly Emergency Incident Summary April, 12-18
April 24-Last week, Puget Sound Firefighters participated in a hospital appreciation event at MultiCare Covington Medical Center with several of our first responder partners. The event was coordinated all across King County. Here is a video of the event by the King County Fire Chiefs. This is a weekly summary of Puget Sound Fire emergency incident … Continue reading Puget Sound Fire Weekly Emergency Incident Summary April, 12-18
Earth Day 2020
April 22-Local hero, Dennis Hayes, is credited with the starting Earth Day 50 years ago as a way to help save planet Earth from environmental destruction. The annual event inspires countless actions every year, and today, the City of SeaTac is proud to report on the steps we’ve taken during the last year to help … Continue reading Earth Day 2020