Japanese Reactor Radiation Levels Monitored by DOH at SeaTac and Other Sites

John Erickson, head of emergency preparedness for WSDOH, demonstrates radiation monitoring equipment. In the wake of the explosions and potential subsequent meltdowns at the damaged nuclear reactors in... [Read more]

VIDEO: Burke Museum Puts SeaTac Sloth Fossils on Display in Mammals Collection

Be sure to also check out visual coverage by Seattle Times sketch artist Gabriel Campanario. He says, Learning about the Sea-Tac sloth was a highlight of the visit. Can you imagine this beast roaming... [Read more]

Open House for Lake to Sound Trail Scheduled for March 16

Attend this open house to learn about the Lake to Sound Trail. The Lake to Sound Trail is a proposed 16-mile biking and walking trail linking the shoreline of Lake Wasington in Renton to the shore of... [Read more]

Rose Pruning Demonstration At Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden Saturday

The Seattle Rose Society and Valley Rose Society will be hosting a hands-on pruning demonstration for members and the public at the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden this Saturday, March 12th from 10am... [Read more]

SNOW UPDATE: SeaTac City Services Delayed Due To Weather Conditions

SeaTac City Hall and Community Center will have a delayed opening on Thursday, February 24th due to weather conditions. For additional information please contact Jeff Robinson at 206-973-4812.  Read More →

WEATHER: No Snow Yet, But ‘Winter Storm Warning’ In Effect Until Thursday

No snow to speak of has fallen in SeaTac yet, but the National Weather Service issued another a “Winter Storm Warning” Wednesday morning (Feb. 23) that will remain in effect until 10am Thursday... [Read more]

Local Activist Writes Book Targeting ‘Cancer-Causing’ Emissions Near Airports

by Ralph Nichols “Through a terrifying experience, I became involved in a fight against a local airport expansion. What I learned about jet emissions caused me great alarm and pushed me deep into... [Read more]

Happy Valentine’s Day: 50 Years Ago, Giant Sloth Remains Unearthed Here

Our friends at the Highline Historical Society (we’re members – join here) remind us that one way to commemorate Valentine’s Day is to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the unearthing... [Read more]

ADVISORY: 1″ to 4″ Of Snow May Fall Tonight; Early Commute Encouraged

UPDATE TUES. 1/11/11 9am: The National Weather Service has updated their prediction for today’s impending snowstorm, saying that 1 to 4-inches of snow is probably, starting around 3-4pm in the late... [Read more]

Metro Transit Will Be On ‘Snow Watch’ Tuesday Afternoon

Metro Transit announced Monday afternoon (Jan. 10th), that it will be on “Snow Watch” for Tuesday afternoon’s commute (Jan. 11), which they say “could be very different from morning... [Read more]