December 30, 2020 — Today, Governor Jay Inslee announced a one-week extension of the "Stay Safe–Stay Healthy" proclamation, along with the statewide restrictions imposed. The extension of the statewide restrictions will now expire on January 11, 2021. No changes were made in the proclamation aside from the expiration date. "Our consistent mission has been keeping Washingtonians … Continue reading Governor Inslee announces one-week extension of statewide restrictions
Local sales/use tax changes effective January 1, 2021
December 28, 2020 — Sales and use tax within all of King County, except for Seattle, will increase one-tenth of one percent (.001). The City of SeaTac rate, effective January 1, 2021 is 10.1%. The tax will be used for housing and related services. Businesses must collect the appropriate new rate of sales tax for retail … Continue reading Local sales/use tax changes effective January 1, 2021
City of SeaTac Passes State Audit
December 28, 2020 — The City passed a State Audit. The audit found the City complied with the items audited. The State Auditor’s Office (SAO) is responsible for auditing Washington’s more than 2,000 local governments, ranging from the largest counties to the smallest special-purpose districts. Audits are one way the people of Washington can see … Continue reading City of SeaTac Passes State Audit
Puget Sound Fire Incident Summary for Week Ending Dec. 19 and Holiday Fire-Prevention Tips
Incident Summary December 22, 2020 — Below is the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority Weekly Incident Summary for December 13 - 19, 2020. EMS/Rescue462Fire 12Other91Weekly Total565Annual Total Year to Date27,909 Calls of Interest It was a big week for calls in the City of Kent, one of the areas served by Puget Sound Fire. (But don't worry about them … Continue reading Puget Sound Fire Incident Summary for Week Ending Dec. 19 and Holiday Fire-Prevention Tips
Two SeaTac Fires Early Tuesday Morning
December 22, 2020 - Early this morning crews, from Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority responded to two different and unrelated fires in the City of SeaTac. The first fire was reported at 12:42 AM in the 20400 block of International Blvd. The first arriving engine found a fully involved abandoned mobile home fire. Due to … Continue reading Two SeaTac Fires Early Tuesday Morning
SeaTac Deputies’ Investigation Contributes to Indictment of 11 Suspects on Multi-State Drug-Trafficking Charges
December 22, 2020 — The following press release is from the Department of Justice U. S. Attorneys' Office for the Western District of Washington. We highlight it here because of the fantastic work done by our SeaTac Police Department deputies, several of whom contributed long hours towards the successful operation. Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Eleven … Continue reading SeaTac Deputies’ Investigation Contributes to Indictment of 11 Suspects on Multi-State Drug-Trafficking Charges
SeaTac City Offices – Holiday Closures
SeaTac City Hall and offices will be closed on December 24-25, 2020, and January 1, 2021. We wish you and your family a safe and healthy holiday season!
SeaTac Deputy Mayor Peter Kwon Reappointed to 4Culture Board
December 18, 2020 — SeaTac Deputy Mayor Peter Kwon has been appointed to serve a second three-year term on the Board of Directors of 4Culture, the King County Cultural Development Authority. The text of his appointment letter from King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove is below: Dear Mr. Kwon, I am pleased to reappoint you to … Continue reading SeaTac Deputy Mayor Peter Kwon Reappointed to 4Culture Board
City of SeaTac 2021-2022 Budget-in-Brief
December 18, 2020 — The SeaTac 2021-2022 Budget has been adopted! Here's the what it includes. Vision: The City of SeaTac is a clean, safe, thriving, and healthy global community that welcomes people to live, learn, work, and play. Mission: Provide fiscally responsible public services in an ethical and transparent manner that continuously strives to … Continue reading City of SeaTac 2021-2022 Budget-in-Brief
Congratulations, City of SeaTac 2020 Employee Award-Winners!
December 18, 2020 — Though City of SeaTac Employee Recognition Awards were held virtually this month instead of celebrating in-person as we have in the past, we couldn't be happier to cheer for the achievements of this year's outstanding staff. In a challenging year, these employees brought the spirit of SeaTac to work in full … Continue reading Congratulations, City of SeaTac 2020 Employee Award-Winners!