City of Tukwila

FEMA Financial Assistance - Application due 6/10/26
2026-05-24 12:00, 2026-05-31 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual/Online, United States
People and households who suffered disaster-related damage in the December 2025 winter storm can apply for financial assistance and other services to help you recover.
Due by June 10, 2026.
Apply in three ways:

Online: DisasterAssistance.gov
Call 1-800-621-3362
Download and use the FEMA app at FEMA.gov/app

For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance, visit: youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI.
Financial assistance to repair or replace damage to your home, car, and personal property may be available, as well as counseling, case management, legal services, unemployment assistance, and other services.
You may qualify for FEMA disaster assistance even if you have insurance, if some costs were not covered.
Find more information at KCemergency.com.
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Pet Food Bank
2026-05-24 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-31 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-03 13:00 - 16:00 | King County Pet Adoption Center, 21615 64th Ave S, Kent, United States
Free pet food to help more King County residents and pets in need while supplies last.

Cat and dog kibble, canned pet food, kitty litter, and other pet supplies will be available while supplies last.

King County Pet Adoption Center will also continue to host a pet food bank on the 4th Saturday of every month from 9am to noon.

Find more information at kingcounty.gov/PetAssistance

Wednesdays & Sundays
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
KC Pet Adoption Center – 21615 64th Ave S, Kent

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Memorial Day - City Offices Closed / Tukwila Community Center Opens 8:00 am - Noon
2026-05-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States

Museum of Flight - Free Admission for Veterans + Active Duty Military
2026-05-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
In celebration of Memorial Day and in honor of our veterans and active duty military, we give thanks for your service to our country with FREE admission all weekend, Saturday May 23 through Monday May 25, 2026.

Saturday through Monday
May 23-25, 2026
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
For Veterans: Receive free admission for yourself all weekend long. No proof necessary.
For Active-Duty Military: Through the Blue Star Museums Program, all active duty military are eligible for free admission, plus up to (5) family members. This includes National Guard and Reserve. This offer is active from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day. Must present military I.D. upon arrival.
Offer is only redeemable onsite, not available for online purchase.
For information, visit: https://www.museumofflight.org/exhibits-and-events/calendar-of-events/6535/free-admission-for-veterans-and-active-duty-military
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Tukwila Pantry Food Bank
2026-05-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Riverton Park United Methodist Church, 3118 South 140th Street, Tukwila WA , WA
We are open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
The pantry is behind Riverton Park United Methodist Church.
3118 S. 140th Street – Tukwila, WA 98168 (click for directions)
The Metro Bus #128 stops at our location (click for more info)

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✅ Donors and volunteers are always welcomed to help feed or serve people or families in need. Get your group or business to start a drive or schedule a date to sort donations, translate, distribute food or help organize the Pantry operation.

Tukwila Pantry

info@tukwilapantry.org
3118 S. 140th StreetTukwila, WA 98168
206-431-8293

Holidays and Closures
If the Tukwila School District is closed due to bad weather, so is the Tukwila Pantry. On days with inclement weather, monitor tukwilaschools.org and local media.
We are also closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas.
Please check our Facebook page to find out if we are open/closed.
We will always try to accommodate Emergency type situations.
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Free Lunch and Used Clothing
2026-05-26 10:30 - 13:00, 2026-06-02 10:30 - 13:00 | Church By the Side of the Road, 3455 South 148th Street, Tukwila, WA, United States
Church By the Side of the Road provides free services on Tuesdays. Cost is free.
TUESDAYS
10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Bread
12:00 pm – Free lunch
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm – Free clothing

✅ Offerings are gladly accepted to serve people and families in need.
For updates or cancellations, visit: https://www.cbsr.org/announcements or call 206-243-5024.
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Feedback on Draft Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan - Due June 5
2026-05-27 12:00, 2026-06-03 12:00 | Virtual/Online, United States
Tukwila Parks & Recreation needs your feedback on the Draft Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan
The Draft Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan is now complete and Tukwila Parks & Recreation needs your feedback!
Community input has shaped this process from the beginning — now we invite you to review the draft plan and share your final feedback by June 5, 2026.
This plan will help guide the future of Tukwila’s parks, trails, recreation programs, and natural areas for years to come.
Help shape the future of Tukwila Parks & Recreation!

View the Draft PROS Plan

Send Comments to: ParksRec@TukwilaWA.gov

Special Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee
2026-05-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Hybrid – Virtual/Onsite, United States
The Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee provides policy recommendations on legislative matters relating to transportation, traffic, streets, water, sewer, surface water, power, street lighting and signals, solid waste and recycling, river basins and levees, aviation, telecommunications, shops facilities, fleet, public transit and other ad hoc matters as assigned.
Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee Agendas/Minutes
Meetings are open to the public. This is a hybrid meeting, conducted both onsite and electronically via MS Teams. The meeting room is the City Council Conference Room at City Hall, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila 98188. Information about how to access the meeting is printed on each agenda. Sign up for the Council Agenda Packet Email List here: https://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/city-clerks-office/
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Planning Commission
2026-05-28 18:30 - 21:30 | Tukwila City Hall – Council Chambers, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
The Planning Commission acts as the land use advisory body for the City Council and reviews and makes recommendations to the City Council on the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Shoreline Plan, Subdivision, Zoning and Sign Codes.
For more information, contact Wynetta Bivens at 206-431-3670 or Wynetta.Bivens@TukwilaWA.gov.
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King County Youth Leadership Summit
2026-05-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
Registration is open for the King County Youth Leadership Summit and we want you to be part of this historic day!
Designed by and for young people, this summit is a unique opportunity for leaders and aspiring changemakers ages 14-24 to gather from every corner of King County. Whether you’re already active in your community or looking for a way to make a difference, this event is built to amplify your voice.
King County Youth Leadership Summit
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Museum of Flight – 9404 E Marginal Way S
Each young person must register themselves. If you are under 18, you will need adult permission for photo releases and participation.
Register today and learn more on the Summit landing page!

What to expect
We will have a full day of networking, peer-to-peer learning, and action. Highlights of the day include:

The Youth Bill of Rights: Dive deep into the mission of Articles I-X of the King County Youth Bill of Rights—a framework created by local youth to inform the policies that affect your life.
Peer Learning: Engage in sessions led by your peers, focusing on the issues that matter most to our generation.
Regional Connections: Meet other young leaders from across the county to share ideas and build a stronger, more connected community.

We will be providing a complimentary lunch for all attendees. Because it is a packed schedule, we recommend eating a hearty breakfast before you arrive and bring snacks to keep you going between sessions. Learn more on the Summit landing page.

Submit a breakout session proposal
We are looking for dynamic speakers and workshop leads to host breakout sessions at the upcoming King County Youth Leadership Summit! This is your chance to share your skills, spark big ideas, and lead discussions that matter. We’re looking for session proposals that connect directly to the Youth Bill of Rights priorities/articles. View the King County Youth Bill of Rights or read the project report. The submission deadline to is April 27.
Submit a breakout session proposal!

How can community-based organizations support?
We have a total capacity of 250 attendees (200 young leaders and 50 adult volunteers). To ensure we have representation from all regions of King County, we are asking youth-serving organizations to encourage up to five participants to register initially. If space remains as we get closer to May 30, we will open additional spots!
Youth-serving organizations are also welcome to submit a breakout session proposal.
If you would like to volunteer at the summit, please email Kerry Wade (kwade@kingcounty.gov) or Jessica Werner (jessica@moonsnailconsulting.com).
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Safely Dispose Expired or Unwanted Medicine
2026-05-30 17:00
Help prevent poisonings, overdose and harmful substances out of our water and soil.
Drop off at a local kiosk or get FREE prepaid mail-back envelopes. King County residents can use Washington’s Safe Medication Return Program, a free, state-regulated system for disposing of unwanted household and pet medications.

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• Convenient drop-off kiosks across the state
• Free, prepaid mail-back supplies
• Safe disposal managed by trusted providers Inmar Intelligence and MED-Project
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• Keep liquids, inhalers, patches, gels, and ointments in original containers
• Pills and powders can be mixed in one container or sealed bag
• Devices with medication are accepted
• Needles (like autoinjectors or syringes) are not accepted in kiosks—use injector mailers instead
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Find a kiosk or order free mail-back supplies:
medtakebackwashington.org
844-4-TAKE-BACK (844-482-5322)

Questions? Visit doh.wa.gov/SafeMedicationReturn or email SafeMedReturn@doh.wa.gov

Let’s protect our community and environment—one medication at a time.

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Rainier Symphony Concert
2026-05-30 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-31 15:00 - 17:30 | Foster High School Performing Arts Center, 4242 South 144th St., Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
CLASSICS CONCERT
Saturday, February 21 – 6:30 pm
Sunday, February 22 – 3:00 pm

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
The Bamboula

Ignaz Lachner
Concertino for Horn and Bassoon

Edward Elgar
Enigma Variations

To buy tickets, visit tinyurl.com/3t8v286a
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CLASSICS CONCERT
Saturday, April 18 – 6:30 pm
Sunday, April 19 – 3:00 pm

Cécile Chaminade
Callirhoë, Op.37 Suite for Orchestra

Carl Nielsen
Concerto for Flute

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Symphony No. 4

To buy tickets, visit tinyurl.com/3t8v286a
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SYMPHONIC POPS!
Saturday, May 30 – 6:30 pm
Sunday, May 31 – 3:00 pm
More details on this concert will be announced soon!
To buy tickets, visit tinyurl.com/3t8v286a
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Support Rainier Symphony

Your donation helps keep classical music alive and affordable in South Sound communities.

Rainier Symphony is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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King County Metro Neighborhood Pop-Up
2026-06-01 13:30 - 15:30 | Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, United States
The Neighborhood Pop-Up Program brings Metro information, ORCA card services, and personalized support directly to communities throughout King County. Stop by to connect with our Metro team—we’re here to help with:

Getting a new Adult ORCA Card or Youth ORCA Card
Applying for a Senior or Disabled Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP)
Replacing lost or damaged cards (including ORCA LIFT cards)
Adding fare products or value to an existing ORCA card
Learning how to make the most of your ORCA card
Getting answers to questions about the regional transit system

We look forward to supporting your transit needs and connecting with you at the Tukwila Library!
Drop in. Registration not required.
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities is available by request. Email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online event.
For information and future dates, visit tinyurl.com/3mn5hjdh
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City Council Work Session
2026-06-01 17:30 - 18:45 | City Hall – Council Chamber, 6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Every 1st and 3rd Monday, the City Council will convene in a work session to informally discuss topics of general interest or to receive presentations. No formal action is taken.
Hybrid Meeting: Council Chamber and MS Teams
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Green Tukwila Work Party
2026-06-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Multiple locations, Tukwila
Join friends, neighbors, and families for fun, hands-on events in Tukwila’s parks. Learn about local wildlife, native plants, tool use, and how to care for our urban forests. No experience needed—just bring your energy and help keep our public spaces healthy, safe, and beautiful!
Click on work party links below to sign-up.
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JUNE 2026

ECO ED: Watercolor Workshop – Lupine & Flowers
06/01/2026
Tukwila Community Center

Learn all about BATS
06/08/2026
Tukwila Community Center

Restoration at Riverton
06/09/2026
Riverton Park

Riverside Restoration
06/10/2026
Strander ROW

Restore Cottonwood Corner
06/11/2026
Riverton Creek

Pizza, Plants and Celebrate Fletcher’s Birthday
06/15/2026
Crestview Park

ECO ED: Watercolor Workshop -Frogs and Wetlands
06/29/2026
Tukwila Community Center

City Council Regular Meeting
2026-06-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Tukwila City Hall – Council Chambers, 6200 Southcenter Blvd. , Tukwila, 98188, United States
The meeting will be conducted BOTH on-site at Tukwila City Hall and also virtually.

Regular Meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. At these meetings the Council conducts general and routine business and adopts ordinances and resolutions. At these meetings, the Mayor presides but does not vote unless it is to break a tie.

THE PHONE NUMBER FOR THE PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING IS:
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Those wishing to provide public comments have the ability to address the City Council both on-site at City Hall or via phone or Microsoft Teams for up to 5 minutes for items both on and not on the agenda. To provide comment via phone or Microsoft Teams, please email citycouncil@tukwilawa.gov with your name and topic by 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date. Please clearly indicate that you would like to make public comment during the meeting, and you will receive further instructions.
See link for agenda packets: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/6806/Row1.aspx

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College Bound Night - Free Tuition Information
2026-06-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Showalter Middle School, 4628 S 144th Street, Tukwila , WA, 98188, United States
Want to learn how your student could receive FREE college tuition? Join us for College Bound Night at Showalter Middle School!
June 2, 2026
Showalter Middle School – 4628 S 144th St
Families will learn about the Washington College Bound Program, an early-commitment financial aid program that helps eligible students access free public college tuition or support for approved private colleges and career schools in Washington.
Learn about eligibility, program requirements, financial aid, and the steps families can take now to prepare for college and career success. Questions are welcome!
For information, visit tinyurl.com/yz3adcap
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Library Advisory Board
2026-06-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Advises City officials on library services in the City, promotes library services and activities, promotes library gift giving.
For more information, contact John Dunn at John.Dunn@TukwilaWA.gov or 206-767-2325.

See Agendas and Minutes: http://records.tukwilawa.gov/WebLink8/1/fol/167793/Row1.aspx
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Protect Your Home from Toxic Chemicals Workshop
2026-06-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join King County Hazardous Management Program for a FREE interactive workshop and learn how to keep your family, pets, community and environment safer.
June 3, 2026
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Tukwila Community Center – 12424 42nd Ave S
✔️ Limited spots. Register now: tinyurl.com/y8mazwyv
Could your cleaning products be making you sick? Ever cough when you clean? Experience burning eyes or cracking skin? Everyday household cleaning products may be the cause.
This workshop shows you how to avoid hazardous laundry, dish soaps, bathroom, plumbing, lawn and car care products by knowing what to look for on the labels, how to choose safer products and where to dispose of unused products.
