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 ...
Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce: Education IS Economic Development
Education IS Economic Development By Andrea H. Reay CEO/President Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce When I first started working in and with community organizations focused on economic development most of my colleagues and partners did not understand the link between education and economic development. There might have been a cursory awareness that most people realized that the more education a student received the higher their life time earning potential would be. But there was still a separation between who should be involved and dedicated to education and workforce initiatives and why. I’m happy to say that times have changed. Today, most businesses recognize just ...
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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Tukwila Scholarship Program now open for applications
The City of Tukwila Scholarship Program was established in 2014. The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled for undergraduate study in community colleges,... [Read more]
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‘Tip-A-Cop’ will be Thursday, Jan. 24 at Old Spaghetti Factory
Please join local police and fellow residents on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. for the annual ‘Tip-A-Cop’ fundraiser at the Old Spaghetti Factory to help support the Special Olympics... [Read more]
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... [Read more]
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... [Read more]
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