March 23-Due to the financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, King County Executive Dow Constantine has extended the first-half 2020 property tax deadline to June 1. This executive order only applies to individual residential and commercial taxpayers who pay property taxes themselves, rather than through their mortgage lender. Banks and other financial institutions that … Continue reading King County postpones payment deadline to June 1 for individual property taxpayers
“Broken Heart” Wins Award
The Parks, Community Programs and Services Department would like to congratulate Abraham Mora for winning the 2020 SeaTac Youth Art Award. Community Center staff work annually with local high school art teachers to submit art pieces into the regional high school art competition hosted by the Puget Sound Educational Service District. Abraham, is pictured here … Continue reading “Broken Heart” Wins Award
COVID-19 Community Response Fund
On March 10, 2020, the King County Council approved a suite of emergency legislation proposed by King County Executive Dow Constantine to aid in the county’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The final package included $1 million for the Office of Equity and Social Justice (OESJ) to provide flexible resources for engagement and outreach to … Continue reading COVID-19 Community Response Fund
How to Donate During Crisis
March 23-Puget Sound Fire has been receiving questions about how to donate to support the efforts surrounding the Covid -19 outbreak. We appreciate the incredible community that is so willing to pitch in and help take care of each other. To streamline operations, we are referring all donations (and request) to the King County Regional … Continue reading How to Donate During Crisis
Serial Robber Behind Bars
March 27-A suspected serial robber may spend the next five years in jail thanks to the hard work of a SeaTac Police Detective. Last August, the suspect first came to the attention of SeaTac Police when he was identified as a suspect in the robbery of a market in the 19000 block of Des Moines … Continue reading Serial Robber Behind Bars
Changes to Permitting Services
March 26-As of March 27, 2020, the City of SeaTac Permit Center is closed for permit applications, resubmittals and issuance, except those needed for emergency home repairs or to serve those functions that are consistent with Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order. Appointments need to be made in advance in order to apply or pick … Continue reading Changes to Permitting Services
Governor Inslee announces the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order.
March 23-Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a Stay at Home, Stay Healthy order in Washington state which will be effective for a minimum of two weeks. The order requires every Washingtonian to stay at home, except for people: Pursuing an essential activity, like shopping for groceries or going to a medical appointment.Getting takeout food. (Food deliveries also are … Continue reading Governor Inslee announces the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order.
Puget Sound Fire Weekly Emergency Incident Report for March 8-14
Pictured is the new Engine 383 that went into service this past Sunday providing service in Maple Valley/KCFD 43. Each week Puget Sound Fire will post the number of emergency responses for the previous week (Sunday to Saturday) along with the year-to-date total.Total: 535EMS/Rescue: 432False Call: 41Fire: 15Good Intent: 33Hazardous Conditions: 7Service: 6Other: 1Annual Total: … Continue reading Puget Sound Fire Weekly Emergency Incident Report for March 8-14
Animals and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
March 16- Key Points Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some cause illness in people and others cause illness in certain types of animals.Coronaviruses that infect animals can become able to infect people, but this is rare.We do not know the exact source of the current outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).We do not … Continue reading Animals and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Childcare During School Closure
March 18-Highline Schools will provide basic childcare for a limited number of Highline students in grades Pre-K through 5, starting Wednesday, March 25. Children must be currently enrolled in a Highline school. Childcare services will be provided 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays at each of the following sites: Midway ElementaryWhite Center Heights Elementary Pre-registration … Continue reading Childcare During School Closure