On Saturday, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) bridge inspection team found a deteriorated timber pile cap on the South 129th St bridge that needs to be replaced immediately.
City of Tukwila News
Vacancy on the King County International Airport Roundtable
The Tukwila Community Representative position on the King County International Airport Roundtable is currently vacant. The Roundtable provides advice, oversight and assistance to the Airport Director, King County Executive and King County Council on the airport budget, programs, regulations, master plans, noise reduction strategies and other related matters.
No lead found in Tukwila water source
Due to the recent news coverage around the country of lead contamination in drinking water, the City has been receiving questions from concerned community members about the safety of the drinking water here in Tukwila.
Tukwila is a member of Cascade Water Alliance and receives it’s water from Seattle Public Utilities (SPU). SPU tests our water source regularly and Tukwila is not aware of any galvanized water services with lead gooseneck fittings.
Learn how to control invasive knotweed at a free King County Noxious Weed Program workshop on May 26, 2016
The King County Noxious Weed Program has scheduled a FREE knotweed control workshop at the Tukwila Community Center on May 26th, 6:30 – 8:30pm, where property owners can learn safe and effective control methods that can eliminate this troublesome species.
Join Councilmember Hougardy for a Council Chat on April 9
Join Councilmember Hougardy for a Council Chat this Saturday, April 9, from 10am to 12pm in the Tukwila Community Center lobby. Council Chat is an informal opportunity to speak with a Councilmember about issues in the community. The Council is listening!
New pavement, smoother drive coming to SR 900 in Tukwila
On Monday, April 4, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation started work on a $3.2 million pavement-preservation project on SR 900. The project will repave portions of SR 900 with new asphalt, replace broken concrete panels and completely rebuild a failing section of the road.
Boeing Access Road Station included in Sound Transit’s ST3 Draft System Plan for public review
The City of Tukwila is very pleased to share that the Link light rail station at Boeing Access Road has been included in Sound Transit’s Draft System Plan, the list of projects for the upcoming ST3 ballot measure. With the final list to be determined later this summer, it will be important that supporters of a Link light rail station at Boeing Access Road directly communicate with Sound Transit on this issue.
Major rehab coming to southbound I-5 from Tukwila to Federal Way
Starting Monday, March 21, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will begin an 18-month project to rehabilitate nearly 13 miles of the interstate – replacing expansion joints and concrete panels, repaving sections and resurfacing other sections between Tukwila and Federal Way.
Tukwila residents may qualify for utility discounts or tax rebate
The City operates a Utility Tax Relief Program for low-income seniors 62 or older, and disabled low income residents. Reduced rates on water/sewer, surface water, garbage service and cable TV bills are also available to persons 62 or older, and disabled low income residents.
Council Chat – Walk and Talk along the River
This Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 10:00am to 12:00pm, meet Councilmember De’Sean Quinn behind the Tukwila Community Center for a special walking Council Chat along the river trail.