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ELECTION UPDATE: SeaTac Mayor gets free pass

ELECTION UPDATE: SeaTac Mayor gets free pass

Suber Adam, who filed to run against SeaTac Mayor Tony Anderson has withdrawn. Adam, who listed his address as 19019 International Blvd, number 387, has not responded to e-mails asking for comments on... [Read more]

Four file against three incumbents in City Council races

Four file against three incumbents in City Council races

by Jack Mayne Mayor Tony Anderson drew Suber Adam as his opponent for reelection to Council Position 4 in the SeaTac City Council as filing closed on Friday afternoon. Anderson was first elected to the... [Read more]

THE CACTUS SPEAKS: ‘What do the Citizens of SeaTac get for all this?’

THE CACTUS SPEAKS: ‘What do the Citizens of SeaTac get for all this?’

[EDITOR'S NOTE: This column by Earl Gipson is a view of SeaTac city government. It does not necessarily reflect the views of The SeaTac Blog nor its staff. We are seeking additional regular columnists... [Read more]

Highline School District proposes update to school safety and security program

Highline School District proposes update to school safety and security program

The Highline School District announced Tuesday (May 14) that “more extensive staff training and strong coordination with local law enforcement are the hallmarks of a proposal to improve safety and... [Read more]

SeaTac Committee seeks higher minimum wage, employment standards

SeaTac Committee seeks higher minimum wage, employment standards

by Jack Mayne For the past several days, a proposal by an outside group to raise some minimum salaries almost $6 an hour above the state minimum and impose mandatory paid sick leave for transportation... [Read more]

Sea-Tac Airport ‘Part 150′ Noise Study session is Wednesday, May 15

Sea-Tac Airport ‘Part 150′ Noise Study session is Wednesday, May 15


The public is invited to ask questions and offer formal comments on the Draft Part 150 Noise Study for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday, May 15 at Cedarhurst Elementary in Burien (611... [Read more]

THE CACTUS SPEAKS: ‘I needed a few laughs Tuesday so I wandered over…’

THE CACTUS SPEAKS: ‘I needed a few laughs Tuesday so I wandered over…’

[EDITOR'S NOTE: This column by Earl Gipson is a view of SeaTac city government. It does not necessarily reflect the views of The SeaTac Blog nor its staff. We are seeking additional regular columnists... [Read more]

Dave Upthegrove announces candidacy for Julia Patterson’s Council seat

Dave Upthegrove announces candidacy for Julia Patterson’s Council seat

State Representative Dave Upthegrove on Tuesday (April 30) announced his campaign for King County Council Position #5, being vacated by Councilmember Julia Patterson, who is retiring this year. Born and... [Read more]

SeaTac City Council appoints 7 to Community Building Committee

SeaTac City Council appoints 7 to Community Building Committee

The SeaTac City Council voted at its last meeting to appoint seven members and two alternates to serve on the newly formed Community Building Committee. The committee will serve in an advisory capacity... [Read more]

City Council, Planning Commission to meet Tuesday

City Council, Planning Commission to meet Tuesday

There will be a joint meeting of the SeaTac City Council and the SeaTac Planning Commission at City Hall starting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30. “The future of our City/Council, its attitude/conflict... [Read more]