Community and Economic Development, COVID-19

SeaTac COVID-19 Small Business Grants-Round 3

October 2, 2020 – In July, the City of SeaTac launched a small business grant program to help support businesses adversely affected by COVID-19. The funds originated from the Federal CARES Act and were distributed to cities through the State of Washington and King County. One of the eligible uses is provision of economic support … Continue reading SeaTac COVID-19 Small Business Grants-Round 3

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Puget Sound Fire Assists with Free COVID-19 Testing Site

September 4-Multiple Fire agencies are working together with Public Health – Seattle & King County and University of Washington (UW) Medicine to staff and operate a new free COVID-19 community test site in South King County.  The site, located in Auburn, is designed to handle more than 1000 visits a day with six lanes of travel … Continue reading Puget Sound Fire Assists with Free COVID-19 Testing Site

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Free SeaTac Face Coverings Giveaway & Census Event

August 21- On Saturday, September 19, 2020, from 10 AM to 2 PM, the City will be distributing thousands of free cloth face coverings to SeaTac residents. The event will take place at Valley Ridge Park located at 4644 S. 188th Street, SeaTac, WA 98188. This is a drive-thru event with residents not needing to … Continue reading Free SeaTac Face Coverings Giveaway & Census Event

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Governor Inslee Announces Clarification to Restaurant Guidance, New Summer Camp Guidance

July 31- Gov. Jay Inslee today announced updates to the July 24 guidance for restaurants, taverns, breweries, wineries and distilleries as part of Washington's Safe Start phased reopening plan. Changes include clarification about which establishments can offer indoor seating, temporary outdoor seating guidance and counter-style seating clarifications.  Read the full restaurants, taverns, breweries, wineries and distilleries guidance document … Continue reading Governor Inslee Announces Clarification to Restaurant Guidance, New Summer Camp Guidance

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Supplemental COVID-19 Community Response Fund

New Funding Opportunities:  (PLEASE NOTE: THE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JUNE 23RD, 2020 at 11:59PM) On May 5, the King County Council approved a second emergency supplemental budget proposed by Executive Dow Constantine to provide additional resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Included in the legislation is $1 million for the Office of Equity and Social Justice (OESJ) to expand funding … Continue reading Supplemental COVID-19 Community Response Fund

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EXPANDED FREE COVID-19 TESTING IN SOUTH KING COUNTY

June 11– Seattle & King County has expanded free COVID-19 testing resources in south King County, where communities have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. These three new free testing sites will provide ongoing access to testing in south Seattle and south King County. The sites will be located at Sea Mar Community Health Centers at South … Continue reading EXPANDED FREE COVID-19 TESTING IN SOUTH KING COUNTY

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Reduced Fare Options will Accompany June 1 Reintroduction of Fares on Link and Sounder

Recovery Fares to be offered through June 30 during promotion of ORCA LIFT to riders experiencing financial hardships; campaign will emphasize face coverings directive May 18-Effective June 1, Sound Transit will offer temporarily reduced Recovery Fares in response to the economic impact of COVID-19 as the agency re-introduces fares on Link light rail and Sounder. … Continue reading Reduced Fare Options will Accompany June 1 Reintroduction of Fares on Link and Sounder