PHOTOS: Sneak peek of new Highline Heritage Museum, which opens Friday!
On Saturday night, June 8, a sneak preview of the brand new Highline Heritage Museum was held for volunteers and community members, including Elston Hill, who shares some great photos below. "We are so fortunate to have Nancy Salguero McKay and all the people who worked with her!" Elston said. GRAND OPENING IS THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 14! The Highline Heritage Museum will be celebrating its Grand Opening & Community Ribbon Cutting Celebration this coming Friday, June 14, from 4 – 6 p.m. But this won’t be your usual ribbon cutting ceremony – ALL are invited to “come cut the ribbon with us! Literally, ...
Man shot at gas station dies from injuries; Renton man arrested
On Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at about 12 a.m., Tukwila Police Officers in the vicinity of Southcenter Blvd and Tukwila International Blvd heard the sound of an illegal discharge. Police say that a 32-year-old male from Tukwila – with life-threatening injuries – was located by officers in the parking lot of a gas station in the 15200 block Tukwila International Blvd. (map below). The victim was rushed to Harborview Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. Tukwila Police Officers arrested a 24-year-old male from Renton in connection with the shooting. A 9mm firearm that had been reported stolen during ...
Utility pole onto car in Tukwila knocks out power to thousands Friday
[caption id="attachment_2852" align="aligncenter" width="490"] Photo courtesy Tukwila Police[/caption] Utility poles that fell onto an occupied car on E. Marginal Way in Tukwila knocked out power to thousands in the south end Friday afternoon, April 5. Numerous squalls with strong wind and rain came through the area during the afternoon, but it is unknown yet whether that was related to the downed utility poles or not. The poles fell near the Museum of Flight in Tukwila, trapping two people in a car. They were safely extracted by Tukwila Police and emergency workers. One victim had a superficial injury, and the other had non-life threatening ...
Tukwila Pride Street Fair will be June 15
The first-ever Tukwila Pride Street Fair will be held June 15. Tukwila Pride is the first-ever pride festival in the diverse and culture-fluid city of Tukwila. "Bring your friends and family to this family event in the heart of Tukwila!" Here's more info from https://www.tukwilapride.org: I AM ME COMMUNITY, CULTURE, PRIDE, DIVERSITY Tukwila Washington is one of the most diverse cities in the US. For a long time the committee of Tukwila Pride saw a desire to bring together diversity, culture, community and pride but wasn't sure on how to approach just that. Now, for the first time, Tukwila will have its first Pride in the ...
Leaking propane tank to be removed Sunday
On Thursday, June 13, 2019, the Tukwila Fire Department was dispatched to investigate an odor of natural gas in the 1200 block of Andover Park East. Working with Puget Sound Energy, firefighters determined... [Read more]
PHOTOS: Sneak peek of new Highline Heritage Museum, which opens Friday!
On Saturday night, June 8, a sneak preview of the brand new Highline Heritage Museum was held for volunteers and community members, including Elston Hill, who shares some great photos below. “We... [Read more]
Free screening of ‘Dawnland’ film will be at Foster High on Wed., June 19
Join Action Tukwila at the Foster High School Performing Arts Center on Wednesday night, June 18 for a free screening of DAWNLAND (2018), a feature-length documentary film about the forced removal of... [Read more]
PHOTOS: Volunteers unite to build new playground in Tukwila Saturday
On Saturday, June 8, volunteers from Delta Air Lines, Impact Public Schools and the community transformed an empty site into a kid-designed, state-of-the-art playground in just six hours at Impact | Puget... [Read more]
Middle School student with weapon reported near Foster High campus
On Wednesday afternoon (June 5) there were reports of a Showalter Middle School student possibly carrying a handgun near the Foster High School campus in Tukwila, the Tukwila School District reported. Late... [Read more]
UPDATE: Oliver the dog has been FOUND!
UPDATE: Oliver the dog is now home safe and sound! “We were able to spot him in the area we believed he was in last night and do a rescue mission that took 4+ hours and volunteers of friends and... [Read more]
Cort Furniture Outlet Grand Re-Opening will be June 7 – 9 in Tukwila
From our friends at the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce: CORT FURNITURE OUTLET GRAND RE-OPENING JUNE 7th – 9th! Start your weekend off with food, furniture, and fun! The Seattle Southside Chamber... [Read more]
Dedication of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park will be this Saturday, May 25
From our friends at the Museum of Flight: For The Community – For The Veterans – For Their Honor Join us on Saturday, May 25 over Memorial Day weekend for the momentous grand opening and dedication... [Read more]
Tukwila Police warn residents about recent purse snatching incidents
Over the past month, Tukwila Police say they have noticed a trend of purse snatching incidents in the South King County area including Tukwila, Renton, Kent, Covington and Auburn. “Locally, we have... [Read more]
WATCH: 10 reasons to go to the Kent Downtown Wine Walk on Fri., May 17
It’s Wine Walk season, and the Kent Downtown Partnership’s annual Wine Walk will be this coming Friday, May 17, from 5:30 – 9 p.m. at ten businesses in downtown Kent. The registration/wine... [Read more]
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