Council Approves Executive Powers Prior To Flooding

On Monday (Aug. 31st) the King County Council authorized that its Executive can proclaim a “proactive emergency” in advance of potential flooding from the Howard Hanson Dam, which has been... [Read more]

Urban Access Improvement Open House Is Sept. 3rd

The City of Tukwila will be holding a public Open House on Thursday, Sept. 3rd for a presentation on the Tukwila Urban Access Improvement Project and the forthcoming formation of a Local Improvement District.... [Read more]

“Citizens Police Academy” Begins Monday, Sept. 14th

The Tukwila Police Department will be holding a FREE, 12-week “Citizen’s Police Academy” program beginning Monday, Sept. 14th, with an application deadline of Sept. 4th. This program... [Read more]

King Co. Council Considering Flood Control Measures

The King County Council announced Wednesday (Aug. 25th) that it is mulling over some pretty-serious sounding emergency preparations for a “worst-case scenario” if the Howard Hanson Dam floods... [Read more]

FREE “E-Cycle” Electronics Recycling This Weekend

Tukwila company American Electronics Recycling Corporation is holding a FREE recycling event this weekend (Aug. 7th, 8th, and 9th from 9am – 3:30pm) as part of the state’s “E-Cycle”... [Read more]

I Rode Link Light Rail & Lived To Write About It

Story by Ralph Nichols Photos & Video by Oran Viriyincy With Sound Transit’s Link light rail trains running at last between Tukwila and downtown Seattle, it was time to experience this new commuter... [Read more]

A Visit With Ross Hunter, King Co. Exec. Candidate

by Mark Neuman We spoke recently with Ross Hunter, candidate for King County Executive. Ross, a Medina Democrat, managed a political miracle, if you will, seven years ago. The 48th District (Bellevue,... [Read more]