In March our crews spent nearly 143 hours picking up litter from state and city right of way, collecting 610 bags. Adopt-A-Street volunteers have also been busy picking up litter, collecting 9 bags last month.
Puget Sound Fire Weekly Update: Firefighters respond to accident on I-5
On Saturday April 9, firefighters were on the scene of a serious vehicle accident on Northbound I-5, just north of the Kent-Des Moines exit. The person in the vehicle passed away at the scene.
Construction on International Boulevard and South 154th Street to start next week
International Boulevard and South 154th Street adjacent to the Polaris at SeaTac development.
City of Kent working on Military Road South near River Ridge Elementary School
The work is being done on Military Road South between South 222nd Place and River Ridge Elementary School and is scheduled during the weekday hours of 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Federal Way light rail construction connects to existing 1 Line
With the installation of girders at Angle Lake, it’s official: the 7.8-mile Federal Way light rail extension is now physically connected to the existing 1 Line, moving expanded service an important step closer to completion. Three 124-foot girders were set in place overnight—see the video https://vimeo.com/696651009—joining with the existing system. When complete, the Federal Way … Continue reading Federal Way light rail construction connects to existing 1 Line
Highline Public Schools to Host Tuition-Free Bezos Academy Preschool in 2023
APRIL 6 UPDATE from Highline Schools: Yesterday’s press release incorrectly stated the start date for Bezos Academy Preschool. The preschool will open in September 2023.We apologize for the error. Today, Highline Public Schools announced a 10-year lease agreement with Bezos Academy to open a tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschool on the Madrona Elementary School campus located in the City of SeaTac. “We are … Continue reading Highline Public Schools to Host Tuition-Free Bezos Academy Preschool in 2023
$10,000 FBI Reward for Information on Commercial Aircraft Laser Incidents
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for pointing lasers at aircraft around Sea-Tac airport. Since the beginning of 2022, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac - SEA) in Washington State has experienced a dramatic increase of laser incidents involving arriving … Continue reading $10,000 FBI Reward for Information on Commercial Aircraft Laser Incidents
Puget Sound Fire Weekly Update: Crews respond to residential fire, vehicle accident early in week
Puget Sound Fire responded to 632 calls for service during the week of March 27 - April 2, including a residential fire.
SeaTac adds pedestrian crossing flags at nearly 100 locations in the city
The City of SeaTac has installed Children/ Pedestrian Crossing flags at nearly 100 locations around the city to maximize safety for school children and pedestrians crossing busy streets, in many cases near schools.
City Council Q&A: Councilmember Iris Guzmán works to represent marginalized communities
Iris Guzmán was elected to Council in November and was sworn in this year. In an effort to get to know these officials, each City Council member will complete a Q&A, submitting it for publication.