County Council will likely cut funding for local tourism, give $135M to Safeco Field
By Scott Schaefer On Monday, Sept. 17, the King County Council will likely vote to cut funding for tourism in the south end, yet allocate $135 million in taxpayer money to subsidize the upkeep of Safeco Field. This indication comes from a 5-4 vote by the Committee of the Whole last week. This funding comes from an ongoing stream of money King County will soon receive from a state tax on hotel visits. State law requires the county to spend certain minimum amounts of this new hotel/motel tax money on specific purposes, such as arts/culture and housing. State law also stipulates that the remaining ...
VIDEO: Watch Seattle Southside Chamber’s ‘State of Our Schools’ event
On Friday, Aug. 10, the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce held its first-ever 'State of Our Schools' luncheon, featuring Tukwila School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Judith K. Berry, along with Highline Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield. Both Supers spoke about their district's accomplishments, as well as challenges and goals for the 2018-2019 school year. Below is a video – edited for time (48:53) – as broadcast live on our Facebook page (to get alerts to future live videos, be sure to "Like" us here): [embed]https://youtu.be/Nm97Yln5bag[/embed]
VIDEO: Ribbon cut at sleek new Hotel Interurban in Tukwila
On Thursday, July 26, 2018, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the sleek new Hotel Interurban, located at 223 Andover Park E. in Tukwila. The brand new, 185-room, 19-story structure is now the tallest building located between Seattle and Tacoma, with gorgeous views of the valley and Mt. Rainier. It's located on the property that formally hosted Circuit City. This new hotel is very modern, with pet-friendly offerings and amenities such as electric car charging stations and a Savioke Relay robot named 'Hazel.' Yes, a robot - and 'she' is quite impressive. “Hazel” is named for the Native American translation of Tukwila, and delivers ...
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 ...
County Council will likely cut funding for local tourism, give $135M to Safeco Field
By Scott Schaefer On Monday, Sept. 17, the King County Council will likely vote to cut funding for tourism in the south end, yet allocate $135 million in taxpayer money to subsidize the upkeep of Safeco... [Read more]
Agreement reached, and Tukwila Schools are back in session
An agreement has been reached between the Tukwila School District and their employees that will give the TEA and TCEA staff a 10% raise apiece. This ratification allowed for school to begin on Monday,... [Read more]
Possible agreement reached between Tukwila School District & union
Looks like there may be a possible agreement between the Tukwila School District and Tukwila Education Association, which would end the current strike, both the district and union announced Friday, Sept.... [Read more]
‘Age Wave’ Candidates Forum will be held at Tukwila Village Friday, Sept. 14
AARP WA will be holding an ‘Age Wave’ Candidates Forum for South King County at The Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village on Friday, Sept. 14. The ‘Age Wave’ is both an opportunity... [Read more]
UPDATE: Due to teacher strike, first day of school cancelled for Wed., Sept. 4
UPDATE: The Tukwila School District announced on Tuesday (Sept. 4), that due to an impending strike, the first day of school will be canceled Wednesday, Sept. 5. There will be no transportation service,... [Read more]
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Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority: Working to bring Visitors to Southwest King County
The Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority is the destination marketing organization for Southwest King County. The region referred to as “Seattle Southside” is comprised of the cities of SeaTac,... [Read more]
Tukwila Education Association Members vote to strike, effective Sept. 5
The Tukwila Education Association Bargaining Team voted to call a teacher strike against the Tukwila School District, effective this coming Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018. On Aug. 14, Tukwila EA general membership... [Read more]
Tukwila School Board fires Dr. Judith Berry as Superintendent
On Tuesday, Aug. 28, the Tukwila School District Board terminated the contract of Dr. Judith Berry, who had been serving as Interim Superintendent. The duties of Superintendent will be taken over by Dr.... [Read more]
14-year old boy killed in accidental shooting identified as Tukwila student
The 14-year old boy who was accidentally shot and killed Tuesday night (Aug. 14) in Burien has been identified by the Tukwila School District as Onjeray ‘OJ’ Devereaux. ‘OJ’ attended... [Read more]
VIDEO: Watch Seattle Southside Chamber’s ‘State of Our Schools’ event
On Friday, Aug. 10, the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce held its first-ever ‘State of Our Schools’ luncheon, featuring Tukwila School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Judith K. Berry,... [Read more]
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