Demolition of Travelodge Motel begins, and Tukwila Police have some advice
Demolition of the Travelodge at 14845 Tukwila Int Blvd began on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. Here's an update from Tukwila Police: Crews demolished the north building this morning (Tuesday, Feb. 26) and plan to remove the other building Wednesday, Feb. 27. "No Trespassing" signs have gone up and the property is surrounded by a fence. Needless to say, this is not a spot to try and steal pipes, metal fittings etc. from as it is directly across from our substation. This falls under the general universally accepted standard of "If it isn't yours don't touch it." Especially when it's directly across the ...
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]
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 ...
ALERT: Infections associated with raw blue crab from Seafood City in Tukwila
Since Feb. 7, Public Health — Seattle & King County has learned of two people from one household who got sick after eating raw blue crab from Seafood City in Tukwila on Jan. 18-19, 2019. One of... [Read more]
Tukwila Police release statement on Southcenter incident
The Tukwila Police Department posted a statement about the Mar. 5 melee of around 500 juveniles at Westfield Southcenter Mall, which caused a major response from police as well as store owners and customers: On... [Read more]
Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce: Marching our Community Forward
Marching our Community Forward By Andrea H. Reay CEO/President Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce March is celebrated as Women’s History Month, and March 8 is celebrated as International Women’s... [Read more]
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Free White Center Repair Time event will be Sat., Mar. 9 at Steve Cox Park
A free White Center Repair Time event will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Steve Cox Memorial Park (aka “The Log Cabin” at 1321 SW 102nd Street): Sign-ups... [Read more]
Volunteers needed to serve as Beach Naturalists this summer
Why do barnacles stand on their heads? What do sea stars like to eat? How do moon snails lay their eggs? Learn to answer these and other fun questions by volunteering as a Seattle Aquarium Beach... [Read more]
Demolition of Travelodge Motel begins, and Tukwila Police have some advice
Demolition of the Travelodge at 14845 Tukwila Int Blvd began on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. Here’s an update from Tukwila Police: Crews demolished the north building this morning (Tuesday, Feb.... [Read more]
Man hit, killed by train in Tukwila Wednesday
A man was killed when he was struck by a train in Tukwila on Wednesday, Feb. 20. Tukwila Police said the victim is a 39-year old adult male from Seattle. “Initial indications are that the victim... [Read more]
Spring 2019 Community Police Academy starts Tuesday, Feb. 26
Starting on Tuesday, Feb. 26, the Community Police Academy is a 12-session program that provides Tukwila residents and merchants with first-hand information about the operations of Tukwila’s Police Department. This... [Read more]
Tukwila Councilmember Kathy Hougardy announces re-election campaign
Tukwila Councilmember Kathy Hougardy announced this week that she will be running for re-election to the Tukwila City Council this year. She was originally elected to office in 2007, and is currently the... [Read more]
Hazmat teams respond to building in Tukwila Thursday afternoon
A hazmat unit responded to a building at Minkler Blvd. and Industry Drive on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 31. Officials say that the unit confined the hazardous material, and that the building is safe and... [Read more]
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