Tukwila Police are proposing Red Light Cameras & want public’s feedback
The Tukwila Police Department announced Wednesday, Oct. 17 that it is proposing Red-Light Cameras, and they want feedback from the community. The cameras are being proposed for three intersections: Boeing Access at Martin Luther King Jr (Southbound and Eastbound) Southcenter Parkway at Strander Blvd (Northbound and Westbound) Grady at Interurban Ave South (Eastbound and Westbound) "The department is faced with the challenge of ensuring the safety of our arterials and neighborhood roadways while traffic volumes continue to increase," the department said in a statement. "Ongoing patrols by our officers can only accomplish so much, and it is important that we look at ...
After intense pursuit, Tukwila Police apprehend felony suspect
Just before Noon on Tuesday, Oct. 16, Tukwila Police say that an adult male from Lynnwood with multiple felony warrants was observed by a patrol officer attempting to ram his girlfriend's vehicle with his in the 14600 block of 42nd Ave S. Police say the suspect fled the scene. Officers pursued him and attempted a PIT maneuver, which was unsuccessful. The suspect backed up towards officers, almost hitting one of them and refusing to stop or obey verbal commands. Another officer successfully deployed spike strips in the 11600 block of E. Marginal Way S. The suspect continued to flee from officers ...
Fire burns abandoned barn/house in Tukwila early Sunday morning
Early Sunday morning (Oct. 7), a fire burned an abandoned barn or house – firefighters were not sure – in the 14300 block of Military Road South in Tukwila (map below). Firefighters were also unsure whether the building was occupied or not. Puget Sound Fire doused the blaze, but did not enter the building "due to collapse potential." No word yet on the cause. Abandoned barn or house fire 14300 block Mil. Rd. Unk if occ. pic.twitter.com/INa5Qa6Xah— Puget Sound Fire (@PugetSoundFire) October 7, 2018 Fire out. Crews not entering at this time due to collapse potential. pic.twitter.com/X61RMFbMXQ— Puget Sound Fire (@PugetSoundFire) October 7, ...
UPDATE: Suspect wanted for Aug. 13 kidnapping arrested in Tukwila
The King County Sheriff's Office is reporting that the suspect wanted in an attempted kidnapping/sexual assault case was identified through DNA as Kevin J. Perkins. A $500,000 warrant for Kidnapping 1 was issued by the Court, and on Thursday, Oct. 4, with the help of the US Marshalls and the King County Warrants unit, Perkins was arrested in Tukwila and is being booked into the King County Jail. As I Love Kent previously reported, on Aug. 13, 2018, around 11:45 p.m., a 16-year old female was walking/jogging in the area of S. 272 Street/42 Ave S. near Star Lake (map below). The victim ...
Tukwila Police are proposing Red Light Cameras & want public’s feedback
The Tukwila Police Department announced Wednesday, Oct. 17 that it is proposing Red-Light Cameras, and they want feedback from the community. The cameras are being proposed for three intersections: Boeing... [Read more]
After intense pursuit, Tukwila Police apprehend felony suspect
Just before Noon on Tuesday, Oct. 16, Tukwila Police say that an adult male from Lynnwood with multiple felony warrants was observed by a patrol officer attempting to ram his girlfriend’s vehicle... [Read more]
Three finalists for Tukwila School District Superintendent announced
The Tukwila School District Board of Directors announced on Tuesday, Oct. 16 that it has selected three candidates for the Interim Superintendent position. These three finalists will be interviewed today... [Read more]
Friends of the Tukwila Library holding Book Sale this Saturday, Oct. 20
Friends of the Tukwila Library will be holding a Book Sale this Saturday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Tukwila Library. Great prices! Wonderful selection! Proceeds support programs at the... [Read more]
Four young men killed in crash on SR 518 in Tukwila identified
The four young Kent men killed in a fatal crash early Sunday on SR 518 in Tukwila have been identified by the King County Medical Examiner’s Office: Myron Singh, 22 Anthony Perez, 22 Luis Perez,... [Read more]
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Four killed in single-vehicle crash on SR 518 in Tukwila early Sunday morning
Four people were killed early Sunday morning (Oct. 7) when the vehicle they were traveling in crashed into a concrete bridge pillar where SR 518 goes under I-5 in Tukwila. The Washington State Patrol says... [Read more]
Fire burns abandoned barn/house in Tukwila early Sunday morning
Early Sunday morning (Oct. 7), a fire burned an abandoned barn or house – firefighters were not sure – in the 14300 block of Military Road South in Tukwila (map below). Firefighters were also unsure... [Read more]
UPDATE: Suspect wanted for Aug. 13 kidnapping arrested in Tukwila
The King County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that the suspect wanted in an attempted kidnapping/sexual assault case was identified through DNA as Kevin J. Perkins. A $500,000 warrant for Kidnapping... [Read more]
VIDEO: 33rd District Candidates Gregerson, Lamb face off at Forum Wed.
From our sister site I Love Kent: A Candidate Forum for the 33rd District was held at the Kent Chamber of Commerce’s October Membership Luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Rep. Mia Gregerson faced off... [Read more]
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