July 8- The flags at City Hall and other City facilities are lowered to half-staff today due to the traffic death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. On July 8, Governor Inslee directed that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities remain lowered to half-staff, in honor and remembrance of … Continue reading Flag Lowering for former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe
SeaTac Police officer retires after 37 Years
Deputy José Bartolo retired from the King County Sheriff’s Office on May 31, 2022. José began his career with the King County Sheriff’s Office on Feb. 5, 1985. He joined the City of SeaTac contract city on Feb. 1, 1990. To put this into perspective, the City incorporated on Feb. 28, 1990, meaning he was … Continue reading SeaTac Police officer retires after 37 Years
SeaTac police looking for groups to participate in National Night Out on Aug. 2
In the past, we have had church groups and other groups participate as well. The events are usually held outside, weather permitting and include a potluck component. SeaTac police officers and Puget Sound Firefighters typically drop by these events to meet the community.
Flag Lowering due to tragedy in Highland Park, Illinois
July 5-The flags in front of SeaTac City Hall and other City facilities are lowered this week. On Tuesday, July 5, Governor Inslee directed Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor and remembrance of the victims who tragically lost their lives on July 4, … Continue reading Flag Lowering due to tragedy in Highland Park, Illinois
Summer is jam-packed with Senior Events
The July/August Senior Flyer is out with a list of all the summertime events for seniors. Here are some of the highlights. Senior BBQ Picnic at Angle Lake Park Friday, July 15, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM Celebrate summer at our 2nd Annual Senior Summer BBQ! Join us for a classic BBQ lunch, live music, games, and … Continue reading Summer is jam-packed with Senior Events
Closure of International Boulevard coming in July for WSDOT construction in SeaTac
Drivers need to be prepared for a 28-night southbound closure of International Boulevard between South 204th Street and South 208th Street. The nearly month-long nighttime closure could begin as early as Tuesday, July 5 and extend through August. The start date is pending approval of permits and a traffic control plan. Detours will be in … Continue reading Closure of International Boulevard coming in July for WSDOT construction in SeaTac
Conversations with the City Manager Carl Cole: SeaTac is hiring, City focusing on reaching new talent
The job market has shifted in the past few years and seems to be especially affected by the pandemic. Cole said that in the past, job seekers focused more on salary and benefits, but in today’s world, job seekers also look more carefully at company values and work-life balance.
City Council approves agreement with WSDOT for reconstruction of a segment of South 204th Street
City Council approved an Interlocal Agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the reconstruction of a segment of South 204th Street, to be included as part of the City's future South 204th Street Transportation Improvement Project.
City Council approves contracts for 2022 Overlay Project that will see resurfacing on South 188th Street
This project proposes resurfacing roughly one mile of pavement along the South 188th Street corridor between International Boulevard and the intersection of Des Moines Memorial Drive South, including the 188th Street tunnel that runs beneath the south end of the Airport runway.
City Council extends existing moratorium on work-release facilities to allow time for research
The ordinance will extend the existing moratorium for an additional six months, creating a new expiration date of March 1, 2023. Last year, City Council adopted the original ordinance that established the current moratorium, this ordinance also included a work plan for a Planning Commission study.