VIDEO/PHOTOS: Tukwila Mayor Allan Ekberg speaks at Mayors’ Luncheon
The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce held its annual Mayors' Luncheon at Cedarbrook Lodge in SeaTac on Friday, June 9, and below are videos and photos from the event. On hand at this annual event were representatives from five local cities: Tukwila Mayor Allan Ekberg Burien Deputy Mayor Nancy Tosta Des Moines City Manager Michael Matthias Normandy Park Mayor Jonathan Chicquette SeaTac Mayor Michael Siefkes This luncheon also included a panel discussion and Q&A, moderated by Scott Schaefer of South King Media, where viewers and attendees texted in questions to Chamber President/CEO Andrea Reay. Here's an edited (for time) video of the event (total ...
Public plaza, café at Tukwila Village to open this year
By Ralph Nichols After years of visioning and planning, Tukwila Village at 14400 Tukwila International Boulevard – a community within the community – is taking shape. Construction of this mixed-use neighborhood center is well underway, with completion and occupancy of all six of its five- and six-story buildings expected by late 2019. Located on six acres owned by the City of Tukwila, the village will include 400 apartments with about 200 units dedicated for senior living, retail and office space, and four live-work units. In addition, a neighborhood police resource center, a community meeting room with a commercial kitchen, a café – the ...
PHOTOS: Sneak peek of Apollo exhibit at the Museum of Flight
On Thursday morning (May 18), Elston and Jackline Hill had the privilege of attending the press preview of the new Apollo exhibit at the Museum of Flight, which opens this Saturday, May 20. The centerpiece of this exhibit is the F-1 Rocket that boosted the Saturn V rockets to the moon. The rocket was lost at sea for 43 years until discovered and raised by Seattle-based Bezos Expeditions in 2013. The person who led this endeavor was David Concannon. He was contacted by Jeff Bezos to lead this effort in 2012. The F-1 rocket is the most powerful rocket ever built. Sixty-five F-1 ...
Patrons, staff love the ‘Bright and Open’ brand new Tukwila Library
Photos courtesy King County Library System By Ralph Nichols The new Tukwila Library, which welcomed more than a thousand community residents at its grand opening April 29, has been an instant hit with patrons and staff alike. “We love it!” Abbie Anderson, Tukwila’s librarian services manager, said this week. “It’s gorgeous. It’s light and bright and open.” And, she noted, with 10,000 square feet of space, it’s almost twice as large as the now-closed Foster Library, which was 6,000 square feet. Located at 14380 Tukwila International Blvd. in Tukwila Village – a mixed-use development currently under construction – the new library is the most recently ...
JOBS: Priceless Pet Clinic looking to hire Vet Assistant & Vet Technician
Advertiser Priceless Pet Clinic is looking to hire: Designed by Freepik Veterinary Assistant Priceless Pet Clinic is looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant who is a team player and can bring enthusiasm... [Read more]
20 students from Tukwila spend day coding at Google’s Fremont campus
Twenty students from Tukwila-based Key Tech Labs – a nonprofit that aims to build self-sustaining communities by equipping minorities with skills in STEM – recently spent the day at Google’s... [Read more]
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JOBS: Dishwasher/Line Cook & Server/ Bartender Positions at Westcity Kitchen
JOBS: Part-time Dishwasher/Line Cook & Server/Bartender Positions are available at Westcity Kitchen: Two positions immediately available at Westcity Kitchen in Admiral Junction: Part-time Dishwasher/Line... [Read more]
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JOBS: HMSHost Job Fair for Baristas, Cooks, Leads, Cashiers & Utilities Aug. 29
HMSHost will be hosting a Hiring Event for Baristas, Cooks, Leads, Cashiers, and Utilities at Sea-Tac International Airport on Tuesday, Aug. 29: Multiple opportunities available! Interview with hiring... [Read more]
Free Solar Eclipse watching at Museum of Flight in Tukwila Monday
Why struggle through heavy traffic driving south into Oregon and then scramble trying to find a viewing spot – to say nothing of possible food and gasoline shortages while there – for Monday’s historic... [Read more]
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JOBS: Burien Grocery Outlet looking to hire Cashier & Merchandisers
Burien Grocery Outlet is looking to hire for two positions: CASHIER Burien Grocery Outlet is hiring for entry level Cashier positions. Cashiers must interact positively with customers and ensure a pleasant... [Read more]
Illegal street racers busted in four-city, multi-agency police operation
On Friday, July 14, Multiple King County Police Agencies (Auburn, Kent, Renton, and Tukwila) in collaboration with Washington State Troopers created a multi-agency task force that participated in an illegal... [Read more]
Seattle Southside RTA closes Visitor Center at Westfield Southcenter
The Seattle Southside RTA Visitor’s Center was first opened in Feb., 2014. The Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority (RTA), the official destination marketing organization for the cities of... [Read more]
Congressman Adam Smith holding Town Hall Meeting in Tukwila Sat., July 29
Congressman Adam Smith is hosting a Town Hall event where constituents can meet and interact with the Congressman and voice concerns on the issues before Congress. WHEN: Saturday, July 29, 2017 from... [Read more]
Doug King – President/CEO of Museum of Flight – is stepping down
By Devin Otto Intern, Big Picture High School Doug King, president and CEO of the Museum of Flight in Tukwila, announced this week that he will be stepping down from his position. King became president... [Read more]
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