FREE Tax Preparation
2023-03-21 11:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-28 11:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-04 11:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-11 11:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-18 11:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Westfield Southcenter Mall
File your taxes for free with UNITED WAY!
United Way of King County’s Free Tax Preparation Campaign will run from Monday, January 16th, to Thursday, April 20th. Our IRS-certified volunteers will be available virtually and in person at multiple locations across King County to offer you free tax preparation assistance. An appointment is not necessary for in-person services.

Looking to file for free but don’t need assistance? Please see the section “File your taxes without assistance— for free!“ below for a list of websites where you can file for FREE.
Are you an international student or do you have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) instead of a Social Security Number? We can help! Translation services are also available if you need them.
Do you need assistance filing for or renewing your ITIN? We will have ITIN filing services available at select tax sites. Please see below for more information.
Have questions about our tax services? Please view our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section below.

IN-PERSON ASSISTANCE

Southcenter Mall (1st floor, West Entrance)
152 Southcenter Mall, Tukwila, WA 98188

Tues: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Weds: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thurs: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sat: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

The due date to file your taxes and make your tax payments is April 18, 2023.
Bring your income and tax documents into one of our many tax sites, meet with a tax preparer, and walk out knowing your maximized tax refund is on its way. No appointment necessary! We welcome all clients on a first come, first served basis.
Please note: Masking requirements vary by tax site. If a site has a mask requirement, it will be indicated on the map below.

Taxes take time, so come early. The last customer will be served 45 minutes before the site closes

TIBAC Trash Pick Up
2023-03-25 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Tukwila International Boulevard Action Committee (TIBAC) Trash Pick Up Day
For location or information contact Sharon Mann at 206-200-3616.

Give Blood to Save 3 Lives
2023-04-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-06 08:00 - 17:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
You’re the type to help save lives.
DONATE BLOOD WITH BLOODWORKS AND FILL OUT THE ENTRY FORM TO WIN A BIG PRIZE THIS MONTH!
Every two seconds in the United States, someone needs blood. No matter who you are, you can help. Here are what types of blood we most urgently need right now.
Your donation is critical! To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-398-7888.
Click here for more information and to schedule an appointment online.

BLOODWORKS DONATION CENTER
660 SW 39TH ST #100, RENTON (1 block from IKEA)

Whole Blood and Apheresis Donation Hours
Monday: 8am to 4pm
Tuesday: 11am to 7pm
Wednesday: 10am to 6pm
Thursday: 8am to 4pm
Friday: 8am to 4pm
Saturday: 8am to 4pm
Sunday: 8am to 4pm

FREE Smoke Alarms & Installation with American Red Cross
2023-04-01 08:30 - 17:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Do you need a smoke alarm or want to learn how to make your home safer?

If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are physically unable to install a smoke alarm, the Red Cross may be able to help. Along with our partners, we are also pleased to offer in-home education sessions on Home Fire Safety for residents of the Northwest Region from the comfort of your home.
To request an appointment to have smoke alarms installed in your home, please complete this form:
For more information or request FREE smoke alarms, call 1-833-918-1531.

LEARN MORE AND REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT

Para solicitar una cita para instalar alarmas de humo en su hogar, complete el formulavio:

HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA OBTENER EDUCACIÓN GRATIS Y ALARMAS DE HUMO

South King County In-Person Job Fair
2023-04-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Avenue Southwest, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
Come and meet with employers from various industries who are ready to hire NOW! Register for the South King County In-person Job Fair here: https://app.brazenconnect.com/…/worksource…/e/JnYqO

April 13, 2023
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Burien Community Center – 14700 6th Avenue SW

At this hiring event, you can expect to meet directly with employers from various industries that are looking to fill hundreds of positions ranging from entry-level to management roles.

This event is in collaboration and partnership
with:
The Work Force Development Council
WorkSource Seattle King County
Southside Cities
The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce

FREE Seattle-King County Clinic for Dental, Vision and Medical Care
2023-04-27 05:30 - 17:00, 2023-04-28 05:30 - 17:00, 2023-04-29 05:30 - 17:00, 2023-04-30 05:30 - 17:00 | Seattle Center – Fisher Pavilion, 2nd Avenue North and Thomas Street, Seattle, United States
The next Seattle/King County Clinic will be held April 27 – 30, 2023 and will offer dental, vision and medical care.
Seattle/King County Clinic brings together healthcare organizations, civic agencies, non-profits, private businesses and volunteers from across the State of Washington to produce a giant free health clinic at Seattle Center. The four-day volunteer-driven clinic provides free dental, vision and medical care to anyone in the region who struggles to access and/or afford healthcare.
Click here for more information: https://seattlecenter.com/events/event-calendar/seattle-king-county-clinic-2023-x35304

** More information for VOLUNTEERS, click here.
** More information for PATIENTS below or click here.

** PATIENT INFORMATION BELOW **

This clinic is for people in need who struggle to access and/or afford healthcare
Download an informational flyer: Amharic ( አማርኛ) | Arabic (عربى) | Chinese (中文) | Chinese (傳統的) | Dari (دری ) | English | Korean (한국어) | Russian (русский) | Somali (Af-Soomaali) | Spanish (Español) | Tagalog | Ukrainian (Українська) | Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)
Download a graphic for social media: English | Spanish (Español)
This clinic offers dental, vision and medical care; patients cannot seek dental and vision care on the same day
A limited number of admission tickets are distributed, beginning at 5:30 AM, on a first-come, first-served basis (one ticket per person) in Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center
Patients may attend the clinic for multiple days, but must go through the ticket process each day
DO NOT attend if you are feeling sick
Masks are required
All are welcome regardless of income, insurance, housing or immigration status
Patients will not be asked for ID or documentation of any type
Patients DO NOT need to reside in King County or Washington to receive services
Interpreters are available
Patients should come prepared for a long day with food, comfortable clothing and any daily medications
Read other frequently asked questions

FREE PARKING AT MERCER ST. GARAGE – 650 3RD AVE N, SEATTLE

ACCESS RESOURCES

Download a list of free and affordable healthcare resources near you: King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties or All Other WA Counties or search through resources here
Click here for information to help you understand fees at community health centers (CHC)
Request your Seattle/King County Clinic patient record

FOR MORE INFORMATION

SKCClinic@seattlecenter.org
206.684.7200

Join Tukwila Children's Foundation
2023-04-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Tukwila Children’s Foundation is a community, non-profit organization that has been around for nearly 20 years. We are an all-volunteer entity, giving 100% of donations and funds raised back into the community to support children from infants to age 21.

RSVP – https://forms.office.com/r/sKXS5WNjes

In FY 2021-2022 we have provided $174,000 in financial assistance for student academic support, food insecurities, rental assistance, field trips, athletic teams, and other clubs and activities.

Join us at our next meeting and get a feel for what we do. If you or someone you know would be interested in becoming a future board member please join us at our next general meeting.

Here is more information about us – tukwilachildrensfoundation.org

TIBAC Trash Pick Up
2023-04-29, 2023-05-27

FREE SeaTac Recycling Event
2023-04-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Tyee High School, 4424 So 188th St, SeaTac, WA, 98188, United States
The City of SeaTac will be hosting a recycling event for all King County residents. Materials to be collected for free are: secure document shredding, scrap metal, porcelain, motor oil, tires, anti-freeze, household goods, Styrofoam, plastic bags, batteries, CFL light Bulbs, electronics, plastic film and paint, including latex, oil based and stains/varnish.

Spring 2023 Recycling Event
Tyee High School – 4424 South 188th St, SeaTac, WA 98188
Saturday, April 29
9 am to 3pm
2023 Spring Recycle Event Flyer

Organizers are also requesting the following precautions be met:

We strongly discourage you from attending if you are at increased risk of complications due to COVID-19 – This includes people 60 years or older, and those with underlying medical conditions.
Don’t attend if you are sick or exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, or if someone in your household is.
Stay in your vehicle and follow directions by staff.
If you must get out of your vehicle, keep at least six feet of space between yourself and others.
Do not touch your face.
Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds frequently when possible or use alcohol-based sanitizer as an alternative if handwashing is not available.
We encourage you to wear a facemask
Please be patient as delays can be expected due to event staff maintaining social distancing and customers holding on to items during the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order.

FREE Fire Diversity & Recruitment Workshop
2023-04-29 18:00, 2023-05-06 08:00 - 15:30 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Join the KCFCA Diversity & Recruitment Workshop, hosted by Eastside Fire and Rescue, to learn everything you need to know about starting and maintaining a rewarding career in Fire, EMS, and other first response or public health opportunities. This event is completely FREE and designed to help potential candidates be successful in the pre-hiring, hiring, training, and career segments of their professional journey. The classes covered in this workshop include:

Firefighter written exam preparation
Oral board interview preparation
Wellness and fitness requirements and preparation
Psych and background check expectations and preparation
A day in the life of a firefighter

** Deadline to register is Saturday, April 29. **

Click here to register: https://www.kingcountyfirechiefs.org/event-details/kcfca-diversity-recruitment-workshop

CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Sammamish Campus

Breakfast and lunch are being generously sponsored by King County EMS and feature local eateries selected by Eastside Fire and Rescue. There will be numerous opportunities to meet one-on-one with agencies from across the region throughout the event, including fire service agencies, EMS agencies, 911 communication agencies, and public health agencies.
There will be firefighters or staff from every agency participating in the event, from all backgrounds and levels of their organization, who are looking to connect with participants to provide ongoing mentorship throughout the hiring process and beyond. This event is especially welcoming of underserved persons in our industry – including the BIPOC community, women, LGBTQIA+ community, and those with little-to-no experience in or around the fire service. We want you to know that you have a place in the fire service, and our agencies want to help you succeed!
So, be sure to seize this opportunity to jump start a very rewarding career and be prepared to take advantage of the opportunity to make connections with fire service leaders from around the region.

Schedule

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
30 minutes

Check In / Registration

8:30 AM – 9:50 AM
1 hour 20 minutes

Breakfast & Opening Ceremony

Westfield Southcenter Mall's Student Artwork Submissions Due
2023-04-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual/Online, United States
Local high school and college students have the opportunity to showcase and sell their work inside Westfield Southcenter Mall.

The mall will select one student each quarter to display their artwork for a minimum of three months. Each student will receive a grant of up to $2,000 for materials to utilize a 40-foot wall inside the mall to display their art.

To apply, students can submit their artwork to southcenter@urw.com through April 30.

** Submissions should include contact info, art style and links to their social media page(s) or a website displaying their art.

Click here to see the Seattle Times article: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/southcenter-mall-invites-local-students-to-show-sell-their-artwork/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=owned_echobox_f&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1679673374

FREE Hero Night Event
2023-05-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Chick-fil-A, 17333 Southcenter Pkwy, Tukwila
Hero Night is a fun evening for families to come and meet your local heroes! Meet Puget Sound Fire, Tukwila Police and Tri-Med Ambulance to bring an interactive night to our community.

CHICK-FIL-A SOUTHCENTER
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
17333 Southcenter Pkwy

Register Ahead to Receive a Free Kids Meal for your Child. Check in begins at 4pm!
Click here to register and receive a free Kids Meal for your child.

Teddy Bear Clinic
2023-05-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Puget Sound Fire Station 74, 24611 116th Ave SE, Kent
Please join us for this fun-filled, free family event. Bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal for a checkup! Our Firefighter/EMTs will provide free checkups for teddy bears and kids in a relaxing environment designed to help ease children’s fears of medical exams.

• First 400 children receive a FREE teddy bear courtesy of Warm 106.9

• Tour a fire engine and aid car
• Spray water through a fire hose
• Participate in fun activities at our training center

Click here for the flyer: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=531524702485114&set=a.175523948085193

Tukwila Community Center Spray Park Open
2023-05-14 10:00 - 20:00 | Tukwila Community Center Spray Park, 12424 42nd Avenue South, Tukwila, 98168
Spray Park OPEN for 2023 Season!

Cool down on those hot days at the Tukwila Community Center’s Spray Park.

Now open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily for the 2023 season.

The Spray Park is free to everyone. This aquatic playground is full of water fun. With sprays of water shooting up from the ground, fish spouts to aim, and fountains to run through.

Nearby benches and tables and grass are the perfect place for a picnic!

Pack some treats and make it a playdate!

Visit us at www.TukwilaWA.gov/PARKS
Email us: ParksRec@TukwilaWA.gov
Tukwila Community Center (206) 768-2822
Foster Golf Links (206) 242-4221

Candidate In-Person & Online Filing Begins
2023-05-15 16:00 | King County Elections, 919 Southwest Grady Way, Renton, WA
2023 CANDIDATE FILING

MAIL:
Monday, May 1 through Friday, May 19, 4:30 p.m., regardless of postmark
IN PERSON:
Monday, May 15 from 8:30 a.m. through Friday, May 19 at 4:30 p.m.
ONLINE:
Monday, May 15 from 9:00 a.m. through Friday, May 19 at 4:00 p.m.
DEADLINE TO WITHDRAW CANDIDANCY
Monday, May 22 at 4:30 p.m.

Click here to print the timeline and information: 2023 Election and Campaign Filing Information
To become a candidate, you must complete and file a Declaration of Candidacy, meet the qualifications for the office at the time of filing, and be registered to vote in the district. Read the Candidate Manual for more information.

Candidate resources

Candidate Manual
Offices Subject to Election

Printable format
Comma-delimited format

Campaign contribution limits for King County offices
Best practices for unofficial ballot printing stations & temporary drop boxes
Political sign regulations (King County)
Political sign regulations (WSDOT)
Public Disclosure Commission requirements

Get to know the PDC handout

Seattle candidate information:

Democracy Voucher Program
Seattle Ethics and Elections

Online filing

Online candidate filing
Online voters’ pamphlet filing

Paper forms

Campaign contact information update form
Declaration of Candidacy
Filing fee petition

Subscribe to candidate notifications
Subscribe to alerts for candidates, campaign managers, and others interested in running for office. Includes notices about campaign filing, deadlines, etc.

Regional Comprehensive Planning Issues for Elected Officials and Planning Commissioners
2023-05-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual/Online, United States
Key Topics for Elected Officials and Planning Commissioners

Join PSRC and the Washington State Department of Commerce at a 1.5 hour virtual session for elected officials and planning commissioners in the central Puget Sound region to learn more about the importance of comprehensive plan periodic updates and key issues emerging during the process.

Click here to register for the webinar: https://psrc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MQRD965MQuylFtdekL3BvQ

Highlights of the event include:
Welcoming Remarks
Councilmember Claudia Balducci, PSRC President
Planning Framework in Washington State and the Central Puget Sound Region
Big Topics in Local Comprehensive Plans
Panel of Elected Officials –
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, City of Seattle
Councilmember Ed Prince, City of Renton
Mayor Kim Roscoe, City of Fife
Mayor Pro Tem Bryan Wahl, City of Mountlake Terrace
This session will be recorded and available on PSRC’s website after the event. The recording and event materials will be shared with all registrants.
The primary audience for this webinar are the elected officials and planning commissioners in the central Puget Sound region. Planners, consultants, and staff involved with comprehensive planning are also welcome to attend.

Questions? Contact Maggie Moore at mmoore@psrc.org

Candidate In-Person and Online Filing Ends
2023-05-19 16:00 | King County Elections, 919 Southwest Grady Way, Renton, WA

Free King County Repair Event
2023-05-20 10:00 - 13:00 | 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
2023 King County-Sponsored Repair Events
At free community repair events, skilled volunteer “fixers” try to repair and mend your small household and personal items.
Upcoming King County repair events:

Saturday, April 22 (Earth Day), 1-4pm, Kent Library | Facebook event pageexternal link
Saturday, May 20, 10am-1pm, SeaTac Community | Facebook event pageexternal link
Tuesday, June 27, 3-6pm, Bellevue Library | Facebook event pageexternal link
Saturday, July 8, 1-4pm, Issaquah Library | Facebook event pageexternal link
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 3-6pm, Renton Library | Facebook event page.

For any of these events, there are no reservations or appointments, but an advance sign-up gives priority over walk-ins or second items. One signed-up item per event per person.
To request an advance sign-up for a specific event, or if you have questions, contact event coordinator Tom at tom.watson@kingcounty.gov email Tom Watson or at 206-477-4481. Emails are best. Specify the event, and the kind of item you have.

✅ Items that can potentially be worked on at these repair events include household and personal items that are small enough to be carried in by one person, including certain electronics, small furniture and clothing/textiles.
❌ No cell phones, tablet computers or microwaves. Nothing that uses gasoline. No knife or tool sharpening. No lengthy reconstructive repairs. No major clothing alterations. Items brought in for repair, including clothing, must be clean.
❗❗ We may decline to work on any item – in advance or at the event – depending on the item, the type of repair needed, the fixers available, or for other reasons.
For many types of items, area businesses offer repair services for a fee. These businesses are listed in the King County repair businesses directory, which has 18 different categories. Support those businesses, if you can!
The King County repair events program has held 74 free repair events, in 26 different cities and communities in King County. For the full list of dates and locations of past repair events see below.
Program partners include: King County Library System; the Bellevue-based Chinese youth organization Little Masters Clubexternal link ; and Bellevue-based Indian American Community Servicesexternal link .
Other area organizations may offer their own separate repair events programs (aka repair cafés, fix-it fairs and other names). Those organizations include the South King Tool Libraryexternal link in Federal Way (next event March 11), Snohomish County WSU Extensionexternal link (next event March 25), Vashon MakerSpace and Tool Libraryexternal link , and Zero Waste Washingtonexternal link (next event March 18 in north Seattle).
Thanks everyone for your support of repair, which reduces waste and conserves resources!

Tukwila Community Center Spray Park Open
2023-05-20 10:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-27 10:00 - 20:00 | Tukwila Community Center Spray Park, 12424 42nd Avenue South, Tukwila, 98168
Cool down on those hot days at the Tukwila Community Center’s Spray Park.
Now open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily for the 2023 season.
The Spray Park is free to everyone. This aquatic playground is full of water fun. With sprays of water shooting up from the ground, fish spouts to aim, and fountains to run through.
Nearby benches and tables and grass are the perfect place for a picnic!
Pack some treats and make it a playdate!

Visit us at www.TukwilaWA.gov/PARKS
Email us: ParksRec@TukwilaWA.gov
Tukwila Community Center (206) 768-2822
Foster Golf Links (206) 242-4221
