South County Area Transportation Board recommends siting of 2nd regional airport
By Scott Schaefer Founder/Publisher/Editor The South (King) County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) on Tuesday (Jan. 15) released a 'Legislative Request for Support' that recommends siting a second airport in addition to Sea-Tac Airport. This is kind of big news for all cities located around the growing – and noisier – airport. “Siting of a second regional airport is critical," the request said. "The State Legislature must spearhead this effort immediately by creating a regional airport siting commission. This is important for economic development, to relieve congestion around Sea-Tac Airport and to improve air, noise and traffic congestion for surrounding residents.” THE PORT RESPONDS As many of ...
VIDEO: City Administrator David Cline gives Economic Forecast for Tukwila
On Friday, Jan. 12, 2019, City Administrator David Cline delivered an Economic Forecast for the City of Tukwila at the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. He also showed a new video that demonstrates the city's commitment to helping some recently out-of-work Stormtroopers find jobs in Tukwila: [embed]https://youtu.be/01njyPB3yvY[/embed]
Tukwila Mayor Allan Ekberg announces he’ll be seeking re-election in 2019
On Saturday, Jan. 5, Tukwila Mayor Allan Ekberg announced that he will be running for re-election in 2019. Ekberg was elected Tukwila’s 20th mayor in Nov., 2015. Previously he served on the Tukwila City Council from 1990 to 1997 and 2010 to 2015, and the Tukwila Planning Commission (2003-2009). Prior to taking office, he worked as an Internet technology project/program manager, most recently with BECU, which is headquartered in Tukwila. His term expires Dec. 31, 2019, and his name will be on the ballot for the Nov. 5, 2019 general election. According to King County Elections, the full list of candidates on the ...
Seattle Southside Chamber has concerns about Inslee’s proposed new budget
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee recently proposed a new, two-year budget that calls for $3.7 billion in new and higher taxes, and also includes a 9 percent capital gains tax, which would take Washington from a state with no capital gains tax to the fourth-highest in the country. Inslee's plan also includes a 67 percent increase in the B&O tax on service businesses, among others. These and other proposed new taxes have the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce concerned. "Of concern to us in the Southside region is that the Governor’s new budget does not include continued mitigation payments for the Streamlined Line Sales ...
Tukwila Scholarship Program now open for applications
The City of Tukwila Scholarship Program was established in 2014. The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled for undergraduate study in community colleges,... [Read more]
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‘Tip-A-Cop’ will be Thursday, Jan. 24 at Old Spaghetti Factory
Please join local police and fellow residents on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. for the annual ‘Tip-A-Cop’ fundraiser at the Old Spaghetti Factory to help support the Special Olympics... [Read more]
South County Area Transportation Board recommends siting of 2nd regional airport
By Scott Schaefer Founder/Publisher/Editor The South (King) County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) on Tuesday (Jan. 15) released a ‘Legislative Request for Support’ that recommends siting... [Read more]
VIDEO: City Administrator David Cline gives Economic Forecast for Tukwila
On Friday, Jan. 12, 2019, City Administrator David Cline delivered an Economic Forecast for the City of Tukwila at the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. He also showed a new video that demonstrates... [Read more]
Tukwila Mayor Allan Ekberg announces he’ll be seeking re-election in 2019
On Saturday, Jan. 5, Tukwila Mayor Allan Ekberg announced that he will be running for re-election in 2019. Ekberg was elected Tukwila’s 20th mayor in Nov., 2015. Previously he served on the Tukwila... [Read more]
Northbound I-5 in Tukwila will be reduced to two lanes in early January
Drivers who travel on northbound I-5 near Tukwila should allow additional time for their trips the weekend of Jan. 5-6, when the freeway will reduce to two lanes for an expansion joint replacement project. To... [Read more]
Seattle Southside Chamber has concerns about Inslee’s proposed new budget
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee recently proposed a new, two-year budget that calls for $3.7 billion in new and higher taxes, and also includes a 9 percent capital gains tax, which would take Washington from... [Read more]
Shooting threat at Foster High School Friday determined to be not credible
The Tukwila School District says that a posting on social media was made about a school shooting taking place at Foster High School on Friday, Dec. 14. Administrators worked with Tukwila Police Department... [Read more]
Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce: Education IS Economic Development
Education IS Economic Development By Andrea H. Reay CEO/President Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce When I first started working in and with community organizations focused on economic development... [Read more]
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