Restored B-52 squeezes by Aviation High en route to new home Tuesday
A retired B-52 rolled (carefully) down I-5 & SR 405 en route to its new home in Tukwila Tuesday, but first the mammoth aircraft had to squeeze around a corner near Raisbeck Aviation High School. The giant, historic jet will end up on display at a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park located next to the school. The retired Boeing B-52G ‘Stratofortress’ once served in Vietnam during 'Operation Linebacker II' in December 1972, and contributed to the release of 591 U.S. POWs. The exhibit will open on Veteran's Day – Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. Okay if I squeeze past? Sure, welcome home! A restored B-52 rolled ...
Seattle Southside Chamber: Why Business & Government Relationships Matter
Why Business and Government Relationships Matter By Andrea H. Reay CEO/President Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce Our Chamber of Commerce is proud of the relationships we’ve built with local government; both our elected officials and city staff. Why are these relationships and the open dialogue created beneficial to our members and our community? How are these relationships vital for our elected officials when they are exploring solutions to the issues that matter most to our community? Simply put, because economic cooperation and our ability to collaborate will always achieve better results. Businesses are obviously impacted by public policy decisions. But so are consumers. The most ...
Seattle Southside RTA concerned with King County Exec’s new tax proposal
By Scott Schaefer King County Executive Dow Constantine on Wednesday (May 23) announced a proposal that would change the intended allocation of lodging tax dollars away from the local tourism industry, beginning in 2021. Constantine is proposing to shift money previously promised to support tourism promotion – first passed in 2011 as ESSB 5834 – and re-direct funds to non-marketing activities, and this has some local leaders concerned. Constantine's proposal would reallocate tax revenues away from the tourism biz and towards arts programs, museums, workforce housing, transit-oriented housing development and services for homeless youth. Lodging taxes would also be allocated to two regional public facilities districts – Safeco Field and ...
Seattle Southside Chamber’s ‘State of our Cities’ luncheon will be Friday, June 8
The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce will be holding its 'State of our Cities Luncheon' (formerly known as the Annual Mayors’ Luncheon) in partnership with the cities of Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac and Tukwila on Friday, June 8, 2018. The luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel Seattle Airport, 18118 International Blvd, SeaTac 98188 (map below). Parking is limited and attendees are encouraged to carpool. This luncheon is presented in partnership with cities and elected officials within the Chamber’s service area of Southwest King County. The event will also feature a panel discussion and ...
Restored B-52 squeezes by Aviation High en route to new home Tuesday
A retired B-52 rolled (carefully) down I-5 & SR 405 en route to its new home in Tukwila Tuesday, but first the mammoth aircraft had to squeeze around a corner near Raisbeck Aviation High School. The... [Read more]
Seattle Southside Chamber: Why Business & Government Relationships Matter
Why Business and Government Relationships Matter By Andrea H. Reay CEO/President Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce Our Chamber of Commerce is proud of the relationships we’ve built with local government;... [Read more]
Seattle Southside RTA concerned with King County Exec’s new tax proposal
By Scott Schaefer King County Executive Dow Constantine on Wednesday (May 23) announced a proposal that would change the intended allocation of lodging tax dollars away from the local tourism industry,... [Read more]
Road rage believed to be cause of drive-by shooting on I-405 Thursday
Tukwila Police are reporting that a drive-by shooting on I-405 – just south of I-5 in Tukwila – injured a victim in the arm and blocked two lanes of the freeway Thursday afternoon, May 24. Police say... [Read more]
Seattle Southside Chamber’s ‘State of our Cities’ luncheon will be Friday, June 8
The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce will be holding its ‘State of our Cities Luncheon’ (formerly known as the Annual Mayors’ Luncheon) in partnership with the cities of Burien, Des... [Read more]
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VIDEO: ‘King County Reads’ profiles new Tukwila Library
Looking for a beautiful brand new space with fast WiFi and free digital downloads? Host Terry Tazioli takes ‘King County Reads’ to the Tukwila Library. Read More →
Black Education Strategy Roundtable members meet in Tukwila
On Saturday, April 21, 2018, the Black Education Strategy Roundtable (BESR) held its Quarterly Member Meeting at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Tukwila. BESR is a volunteer-led coalition of African American... [Read more]
Sting leads to arrest of man for trying to buy girls underwear in Tukwila
On Wednesday, April 18, King County Sheriff’s Detectives from Metro Transit had learned from several anonymous witnesses that a stack of notes had been left in a few Metro Bus stops along International... [Read more]
Tukwila Police Blotter: Suspicious vehicle parked right here in Tukwila
From our friends at the Tukwila Police Department: Blotter for Monday, April 16, 2018. A lot of shoplifting incidents throughout the day and this most suspicious vehicle parked right here in Tukwila! (Photo... [Read more]
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