City Councilmember Peter Kwon was re-appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) Transportation and Infrastructure Services Federal Advocacy Committee. This is the seventh consecutive year Councilmember Kwon has represented SeaTac in this role. The Committee chose Councilmember Kwon because his, “local experience will bring great value to NLC’s federal advocacy process, and [his] input … Continue reading Councilmember Peter Kwon re-appointed to Transportation and Infrastructure Services Federal Advocacy Committee
Overnight snowstorm delays City facility openings
SeaTac City Hall, the Community Center and other City facilities will be opening at 10:30 AM today due to inclement weather. The two-hour delay, was caused by dangerous road conditions caused by an overnight snow storm. The delay is to ensure all residents, visitors and staff remain safe. Public Works maintenance crews have been working … Continue reading Overnight snowstorm delays City facility openings
Police arrest teenager after hit-and-run, vehicle chase
SeaTac Police responded to a vehicle incident at the Doubletree Hotel on Sunday, Feb. 12 around 1 a.m. It was reported that a driver drove into the hotel’s valet area and hit several people inside at the location on the 18700 block of International Boulevard. The driver fled the scene. People hit sustained minor injuries.
How did SeaTac get its name?
More than 30 years ago, SeaTac became a city. The move occurred after residents decided to break apart from unincorporated King County to seek more robust government representation. Naming the City after the Seattle Tacoma International Airport or Sea-Tac which comprised 42 percent of the City was the obvious choice at the time.
Feedback needed for solid waste services, complete a short survey
The City wants to know what is going well and what needs improvement in relation to the solid waste services provided to SeaTac. Your answers will help inform decisions around the next solid waste contract.
Puget Sound Fire weekly update; Firefighters respond to SeaTac fire which claims two dogs
Firefighters responded to a shed fire on the 4400 block of South 175th Street in SeaTac on Jan. 27. The fire was found on the second floor of a detached garage.
SeaTac Police seeking witnesses to hit-and-run accident
The City of SeaTac Police Department is seeking witnesses, pictures or video of a hit-and-run incident where a vehicle plowed through a traffic signal mast arm at the northwest corner of S. 188th St. and Des Moines Memorial Drive S./ Starling Dr. The costs replace the damaged traffic signal is estimated between $25,000 and $50,000. … Continue reading SeaTac Police seeking witnesses to hit-and-run accident
City launches BIG IDEAS poll for the SeaTac City Center, Airport District Plan
The City would like resident and business feedback for the second phase of our City Center/Airport District planning process. The City is currently creating a plan that provides a roadmap for how the City can help the district grow and change over the next 20 years.
SeaTac police provide updated crime stats for 2022 to City Council
SeaTac police presented updated crime stats to City Council Tuesday night, highlighting that crimes against people were down in the fourth quarter of 2022.
City Council approves lease for police substation within new Polaris development
The new Polaris development presents a good opportunity to place the CEO within an easy-to-reach position within the community. This police substation would provide office space for the CEO to work from and facilitate engagement with the SeaTac community.