National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.
SeaTac Police investigating homicide
A suspected burglar was shot and killed by a SeaTac resident this morning at an apartment complex in the 16700 block of 31st Ave. S. At 4:40 a.m., SeaTac officers responded to an apartment complex after a 911 call from the resident who said that someone was trying to break into his apartment and he … Continue reading SeaTac Police investigating homicide
SeaTac implements new policy with standards for street, pedestrian lighting on city right-of-way
The City implemented a new lighting policy last week that establishes a new aesthetic for lighting and provides guidance for staff and developers on the design, illumination and installation of street light standards.
SeaTac continues to add sidewalks near schools to provide safe walking paths
With school back in session, the City continues to work on projects that provide safe walking paths to neighborhood schools. Some projects are funded with federal money through a Safe Routes to School grant program. Most projects were funded through a combination of state, other federal grants and City monies through the Street Fund.
What you need to know about the updated COVID booster
An updated booster shot of COVID-19 vaccine is just around the corner. Today the FDA authorized updated booster vaccines for emergency use, but there are still a few steps left in the approval process. Expert panels will review the applications from Pfizer and Moderna for these new booster vaccines at the end of this week and if they decide to recommend them, the updated Omicron-specific boosters could be available late next week.
Puget Sound Fire weekly update: 18 recruits begin South King County Fire Training Consortium’s recruit academy
Puget Sound Fire responded to 667 calls for service during the week of Aug. 22 - Aug. 28.
Openings on 3 SeaTac Citizen Advisory Committees perfect for people to get involved in programs, City decisions
The city has several openings on the Arts, Culture and Library Advisory Committee, Sidewalk Advisory Committee and the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee.
SeaTac crews pick up 430 bags of litter from local streets so far this summer
SeaTac crews have been going out twice a month to specifically pick up litter near highway on and off-ramps. So far in August, crews have spent 20 hours cleaning up these areas, resulting in 60 bags of garbage.
SeaTac to host exhibit featuring local photographers, City to purchase artwork
SeaTac is bringing back its photography exhibit and is looking for entries from regional photographers who would like to showcase their work.
Conversations with the City Manager Carl Cole: Explaining recent crime data and what the community can do to help police
Cole is a subject matter expert on crime because he served the City from 2016 to 2019 as Police Chief. His experience comes from over 27 years working for the King County Sheriff’s Office.