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City of SeaTac to receive $40,000 refund after 4th of July Drone Show failure
The Great Lakes Drone Company has confirmed it will issue a full refund of $40,000 to the City of SeaTac following a technical failure that disrupted its highly-anticipated 4th of July drone show. City officials and the vendor are currently investigating the cause of the disruption. Mary Tuttle, SeaTac’s Parks...
FREE Ice Cream for first 200 to visit Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden on Sunday, July 28
FREE Ice Cream will be given out to the first 200 people to visit Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The popular, annual Ice Cream Social returns to the Garden that Sunday from 11 a. m. – 2 p.m. The Guest Speaker will be Marianne Binetti,...
SeaTac crime stats show rise in property and violent crimes, higher than neighboring cities
The latest Annual Crime in Washington Report from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) reveals a concerning trend for SeaTac, which has seen an uptick in several key crime categories over the past year. Despite overall crime rates decreasing statewide, SeaTac experienced notable increases in both property...
Nightly I-5 lane closures in south King County continue through Wednesday, July 18
Multiple lanes will close overnight on I-5 in the SeaTac, Des Moines and Kent area from July 15-18, 2024, as crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) remove concrete forms from the new northbound I-5 ramp to northbound SR 509. There will also be local road closures...
WABI Weekday Walkers will walk Cedar River Trail this Wednesday, July 17
All are invited to join the WABI Weekday Walkers for a lovely, shaded stroll along the Cedar River trail this Wednesday, July 17, 2024, starting at 9 a.m. We’ll start from the Cedar River trail parking lot that is adjacent to the Renton Rowing Center, in Renton. The parking lot stretches along the trail and the river. We’ll plan to meet at the northern end of the lot, closest to Lake Washington. Bathroom facilities are available.
Meet (and adopt) RASKC’s Pet of the Week ‘Dolphin’!
An 11-month-old male domestic shorthair/orange tabby, Dolphin is an affectionate lovebug who would be thrilled to cuddle up with you at home! Although, he does like to do his own thing, so it would be wonderful for him to have a family that can give him his space at times too. He likes attention, just on his own terms!
UPDATE: SeaTac City Hall repairs underway, will reopen Monday, July 15
Although repairs are still underway, SeaTac City Hall remains closed to the public following a sprinkler activation incident on Tuesday, July 8, 2024. The city said that efforts to mitigate water damage and restore the building are ongoing, with facilities and vendors working around the clock. As we previously reported,...
Enjoy Theatre in the Park in SeaTac on Friday night, July 19 with ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’
Our area’s summer 2024 Theatre in the Park series will kick off with “Two Gentlemen of Verona” at Riverton Heights Park in SeaTac on Friday night, July 19, 2024, starting at 7 p.m. Come for a laugh, and enjoy live performances from the Seattle Shakespeare Company and...
City of SeaTac answers questions about its 4th of July Drone Show debacle
As many are aware, the City of SeaTac’s highly anticipated 4th of July 2024 Drone Show at Angle Lake Park experienced a major malfunction, causing an early end to the display. Despite the setback, a traditional fireworks display sponsored by the Angle Lake Shore Club proceeded as planned. The...
Flooding forces closure of SeaTac City Hall building Tuesday; council meetings canceled
SeaTac City Hall was closed to the public on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, following significant flooding caused by an activated fire sprinkler. The flooding, which began around 5 p.m. on Monday, affected all three floors of the building. The City said that the incident started when a fire sprinkler on...
Driver seriously injured in vegetable-filled semitruck crash on I-5 Sunday
A semitruck traveling northbound on I-5 near the S. 178th Street overpass in Tukwila left the roadway and crashed, seriously injuring the driver early Sunday morning, July 7, 2024. The truck – which was filled with vegetables – veered onto the right shoulder, crashing through the guardrail before striking an...
VIDEOS/PHOTOS: SeaTac’s ~$40,000 Drone Show fails, fireworks save the day; city releases statement
EDITOR’S NOTE: The City of SeaTac released a statement on Friday afternoon in response to its drone show failure at Angle Lake Park on the 4th of July, which we have included below. Residents packed into SeaTac’s Angle Lake Park on the 4th of July to enjoy the festivities...
WEATHER: National Weather Service issues Heat Advisory, with highs expected in upper 80s and 90s this weekend
On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Heat Advisory, which will go in effect starting at Noon this Friday, July 5 to 10 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024. NWS predicts “hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s and 90s expected,” which will post...
SeaTac City Manager recruitment ad-hoc committee Hybrid Meeting will be Wed., July 3
The SeaTac City Manager Recruitment Ad-Hoc Committee will be holding a Hybrid Meeting this coming Wednesday, July 3, 2024, from 4–5 p.m. This meeting is open to the public, open to all City Councilmembers, and will be broadcast and recorded. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers and has a hybrid option.
Farmers Market empowering BIPOC community comes to SeaTac starting this Wednesday, July 3
African Community Housing & Development (ACHD) announced that its SeaTac Farmers Market will have its Grand Opening this coming Wednesday, July 3, 2024. The market will be open from 3 – 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month through November, with dates including July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, and November 6.
Here’s where to celebrate the 4th of July in south King County this Independence Day
There are a lot of 4th of July events going on in our region this coming week, and here are some top picks from our South King Media news websites (click links below to see full details). And good news from the National Weather Service – expect SUNNY conditions, with...
REMINDER: Family Bike Rodeo is this Saturday, June 29 at North SeaTac Park
REMINDER: The City of SeaTac Parks & Recreation’s 2024 Family Bike Rodeo is this Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at North SeaTac Park. Do your kids enjoy bouncy houses? BMX bikes? Meeting firefighters?. Do you like free activities and safety lessons?. “Then join...
Explore Seattle Southside’s Seattle Summer Beach Guide
It’s one of the Pacific Northwest’s best-kept secrets: our summers are incredible. Not too hot, not too cold, plenty of sun and lots of cool, green shade makes for a perfectly relaxing summer. Seattle might not be the first place you think about when you think about beaches,...
SeaTac’s Family Fourth of July Celebration will be at Angle Lake Park
REMINDER: SeaTac’s Family Fourth of July Celebration will be held on Thursday July 4, 2024 at Angle Lake Park (map below). Park Hours on July 4 will be from 7 a.m. until after the drone show. Drone Show. The evening festivities will kick off with a dazzling drone show...
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