The Tukwila Planning Commission currently has a Member Resident Opening for the remainder of a 4 year term ending 12/31/2019.
City of Tukwila News
New regional payment plan allows for easier, less expensive way to pay traffic fines
Beginning October 1, 2017, individuals with traffic-related fines in multiple jurisdictions in King County will have an easier and less expensive way to pay court-mandated fines from multiple courts through the new Unified Payment (UP) Program. This new program also lifts the hold on a person’s driver’s license before the fines are completely paid off.
View the 2017 Tukwila Video Voters’ Guide for the November 7th General Election
Watch 2 minute statements from the Tukwila candidates running for City Council positions 1, 3, 5 & 7 and Tukwila School District 406, Director District 4.
I-5 Northbound Paving this Weekend: I-405 to Duwamish River Bridge
Contractor crews will close three lanes of northbound I-5 between the I-405 interchange and the Duwamish River Bridge from 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28. The lane reductions will give crews enough space to repave the Interurban and Duwamish River bridges as well as replace expansion joints on the Interurban Bridge.
Free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training on September 30, 2017
Following a large scale emergency, professional responders may not be immediately available as they are tasked with multiple priorities. Through CERT training, individuals and organizations learn life-saving response skills to help each other until professionals arrive.
The 24th Annual Community Garage Sale takes place August 19!
The 24th Tukwila Community Garage Sale will take place on Saturday August 19, 2017! Look for the bright yellow garage sale signs, shop for bargains and meet your neighbors while you support reuse and recycling!
Join us for a BNSF Access Study Project Open House on August 17, 2017
The City of Tukwila has identified 48th Ave S as the preferred route to access the BNSF Railway Intermodal Facility in Allentown. Before the route is formally decided, we’re holding an Open House and online forum to talk to you about the route that we selected based on the criteria you helped us shape.
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has issued its first-ever summertime air quality burn ban
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has declared that the air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Children, elderly, and those with heart and breathing problems to be cautious. Wildfire smoke has been moving in from British Columbia and is expected to remain in the region and negatively affect air quality through at least Friday, August 4th.
The City wants to know your opinion on changes to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a small, self-contained residential unit built on the same lot as an existing single family home. In the fall the City Council will consider if backyard cottages should be allowed and other changes to the ADU regulations. The City wants to know your opinion and has posted an online survey.