April 24-Cases of COVID-19 that might have gone undetected are now being identified across King County, thanks to volunteer participants using a new at-home test kit to collect a nasal sample and return it to a lab for testing.Public Health — Seattle & King County and the team behind the Seattle Flu Study launched the greater … Continue reading AT-HOME TESTING EFFORT IMPROVES OUTBREAK DATA; ADDITIONAL TESTING AVAILABLE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, HEALTH CARE WORKERS
New King County COVID-19 Community and Small Business Resource Guide
April 24-This resource guide is a tool that was requested by community leaders and will be updated over time as new resources become available. It includes the following information: How to apply for unemploymentHousing resourcesInformation on utilities and internetCash assistanceFood assistanceChildcare resourcesResources for undocumented communitiesSmall business loans and disaster assistanceIn-language resources New King County COVID-19 … Continue reading New King County COVID-19 Community and Small Business Resource Guide
Puget Sound Fire Weekly Emergency Incident Summary April, 12-18
April 24-Last week, Puget Sound Firefighters participated in a hospital appreciation event at MultiCare Covington Medical Center with several of our first responder partners. The event was coordinated all across King County. Here is a video of the event by the King County Fire Chiefs. This is a weekly summary of Puget Sound Fire emergency incident … Continue reading Puget Sound Fire Weekly Emergency Incident Summary April, 12-18
Earth Day 2020
April 22-Local hero, Dennis Hayes, is credited with the starting Earth Day 50 years ago as a way to help save planet Earth from environmental destruction. The annual event inspires countless actions every year, and today, the City of SeaTac is proud to report on the steps we’ve taken during the last year to help … Continue reading Earth Day 2020
State funds community-based program to ensure COVID-19 information gets to hard-to-reach communities
April 18- In an effort to make sure all Washingtonians have the information they need to stay healthy, the state is funding a $500,000 community-based outreach campaign. Community-rooted organizations will provide emergency language and outreach services to groups disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic but less likely to be receiving timely information through government agencies and traditional news … Continue reading State funds community-based program to ensure COVID-19 information gets to hard-to-reach communities
SeaTac Police Save Goose From Traffic
On April 9, an injured goose was struggling and wandering in and out of traffic on Military Road, adjacent to SeaTac City Hall. Community Service Officer Regina Burke and Parking Compliance Officer Darren Parks, spotted the goose while driving by in her van. Concerned for the safety of drivers attempting to avoid the goose, along … Continue reading SeaTac Police Save Goose From Traffic
PSE offers bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19
April 13- Puget Sound Energy will make funds available to help customers who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through its Crisis-Affected Customer Assistance Program (CACAP). This includes customers who recently became unemployed, partially unemployed, or cannot work. The $11 million are carry-over funds under PSE’s Low Income Program. With approval from the Washington … Continue reading PSE offers bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19
Public Works Current Project Locations
April 17- Public Works Project Locations Spot Drainage Repairs This project will repair storm drainage infrastructure at eight locations within the City. The project is currently in design. S 180th St Flood Reduction Project This project will construct a flood reduction facility to eliminate flooding at the end of S 180th St. The project recently … Continue reading Public Works Current Project Locations
SeaTac House Fire
April 8- At 5:44 PM on April 8, an alert SeaTac Police Officer reported a house fire in the 3400 block of S 187 St in SeaTac. The initial report was of smoke from the eves of the house. Due to the location of the address the residential fire response drew units from Burien, Tukwila, … Continue reading SeaTac House Fire
Puget Sound Fire Weekly Emergency Incident Recap March 29- April 4
April 17- Puget Sound Firefighter Montero begins the agency's series of Firefighter Read Alouds with The Fire Engine Book. Grab your kiddos and enjoy a story! Every week, the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority releases its emergency incident response summary. This is the totals for the week of March 29-April 4. According to the statistics, … Continue reading Puget Sound Fire Weekly Emergency Incident Recap March 29- April 4