April 16-Gov. Jay Inslee expanded protections for renters today as COVID-19 continues to impact the finances of Washingtonians statewide. “It is clear that as we deal with the challenges around COVID-19, the financial impacts on Washingtonians are significant,” Inslee said. “People have lost their livelihoods through no fault of their own and we must continue … Continue reading Governor Inslee expands eviction moratorium and adds additional protections for residential and some commercial tenants
Sound Transit to temporarily reduce service further on Link and some ST Express routes
Agency asks riders to only take essential trips and wear face masks April 16-Because of fluctuating staffing availability to operate service, Sound Transit will introduce additional service reductions on Link starting on Monday, April 20 and on certain ST Express routes operated by King County Metro starting Saturday, April 18. The further service reductions also … Continue reading Sound Transit to temporarily reduce service further on Link and some ST Express routes
Puget Sound Fire Chief has Special COVID Message for Seniors
April 10-Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority (PSRFA) has created a special resource sheet for seniors in our community. Below is the message from PSRFA Chief Matt Morris. To see the senior flyer click on this link. To read the letter click on this link. April 10, 2020 To Our Valued Community Members: We wanted to … Continue reading Puget Sound Fire Chief has Special COVID Message for Seniors
United Way COVID-19 Community Relief Fund – Rent Help Now Available
April 10-United Way is pleased to announce an expanded program of rental assistance beginning on Friday April 10, 2020. Thanks to generous donations to the Community Relief Fund and a variety of community partners, one month of rental assistance is being offered to people in King County struggling to pay rent due to the coronavirus. … Continue reading United Way COVID-19 Community Relief Fund – Rent Help Now Available
Inslee extends ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ through May 4
April 2-Gov. Jay Inslee announced a month-long extension of his "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" emergency order Thursday evening. The order, which banned all gatherings and temporarily shuttered non-essential businesses, will continue through May 4. "Epidemiological modeling from the University of Washington predicts we will have at least 1,400 deaths this year," Inslee said. "We are yet to … Continue reading Inslee extends ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ through May 4
SeaTac Helps Disabled Man with Food
April 1- SeaTac officers were called to a financial facility where a man was facing difficulties. Upon arrival, officers learned the developmentally disabled man needed food but his account was overdrawn. When SeaTac officers heard the man’s story, they took up a quick collection and made sure the man was able to buy himself food. … Continue reading SeaTac Helps Disabled Man with Food
SeaTac House Fire
March 29- Puget Sound Firefighters responded to a house fire on Sunday, March 29 in the 2400 block of S. 146th Street. The 911 caller reported food on the stove caught fire. When firefighters arrived, all the occupants of the home had safely evacuated. The stove fire spread to the garage at the home. Firefighters … Continue reading SeaTac House Fire
Mayor COVID-19 Message
April 3- Today Mayor Erin Sitterley addressed the 29 thousand residents of the City with a message about COVID-19 and how the City is responding. Below is the complete message from the Mayor. Click here to view the message. Mayor Erin Sitterley COVID-19 City Address April 3, 2020 Greetings to the good people of SeaTac. … Continue reading Mayor COVID-19 Message
King County reducing density in shelters by moving nearly 400 people to hotels; and Public Health—Seattle & King County announces 175 new cases for April 2, 2020
King County continues to reduce shelter concentrations by moving nearly 400 people to hotels In a continuing effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus and prevent the transmission of illness through the homeless shelter population, King County has negotiated with three local hotels to serve as temporary shelter locations for people experiencing homelessness. This … Continue reading King County reducing density in shelters by moving nearly 400 people to hotels; and Public Health—Seattle & King County announces 175 new cases for April 2, 2020
ST to temporarily reduce service further on Link and ST Express routes serving Pierce and King counties
Reductions reflect reduced staffing availability April 3-Because of reduced staffing availability to operate service, Sound Transit will introduce additional service reductions on Link and on ST Express routes operated by Pierce Transit and King County Metro starting Monday, April 6. The further service reductions also reflect an 85 percent system-wide reduction in ridership, with Link … Continue reading ST to temporarily reduce service further on Link and ST Express routes serving Pierce and King counties