Puget Sound Fire recently restructured its FDCARES program after receiving a grant from the Medic One Foundation. They hired social workers to accompany nurses on calls that are related to behavioral, mental health issues, falls, drug and alcohol issues or any calls that would not require a trip to the emergency room.
SeaTac City Council approves $1 million in funding for SeaTac 2044: Comprehensive Plan, Transportation Master Plan update
In early September, City Council approved a $1 million budget amendment to fund significant updates to the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Transportation Master Plan. The combined project, known as “SeaTac 2044,” will re-set the City’s twenty-year growth and development policies for the years 2024 to 2044.
SeaTac fall events mark the return of the Great Pumpkin Night, Holiday Bazaar
SeaTac will bring back some familiar fall events this season with the return of the Great Pumpkin Night on Friday, Oct. 14 at the SeaTac Community Center.
Mayor Jake Simpson addresses Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce with “State of the City”
The Mayor’s Reception offered special insight into the region, featuring “State of the City” presentations from Mayor Jake Simpson, Burien Mayor Sofia Aragon, Tukwila Mayor Allan Ekberg, Normandy Park Mayor Sue-Ann Hohimer, Des Moines Mayor Matt Mahoney, and a “State of the Port of Seattle” presentation from Commission President Ryan Calkins.
Construction on new SeaTac pump track begins at North SeaTac Park
A pump track is a series of rollers, banked turns and other features designed for the rider to travel a circuit without pedaling a bicycle. Construction is expected to be completed by November.
September proclamations signed include Constitution Week, Diaper Need Awareness Week
Several proclamations were signed and announced at SeaTac City Council meetings this month.
Community encouraged to adopt local drains to help keep local waterways pollutant free
Participating cities in Washington include Seattle, Burien and of course, SeaTac. The state’s The Adopt-A-Drain program launched a year ago thanks to the Washington Stormwater Center.
Learn how to help your community get prepared for disasters
Preparedness is for everyone. There are many ways to engage your family, friends, neighbors, community, and volunteer groups on preparedness.
City Council approves contract to design a water spray park at Riverton Heights Park
Construction of the spray park is expected to start in 2024 and will be completed later that same year.
New small restaurants, retail businesses to open at the Polaris/Adara at SeaTac apartment project
The new businesses should open their doors in 2023. The new businesses include three restaurants, market, deli, bubble tea shop, coffee shop, childcare, barber shop, electronics repair and sales store, chiropractor office, and a neighborhood police office.