HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-30 City NotesHave thoughts about a better truck route
for Allentown? Let us know.
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ENV
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Share your input on a
proposed truck reroute alternative,.
You can submit comments
until November 12th.
The City of Tukwila is preparing a
Supplemental Environmental Impact
Statement (SEIS) to evaluate an alternative
for rerouting freight truck traffic away from
streets in the Allentown neighborhood.
The draft of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS (is
examining a new route for freight trucks that are currently using streets in
Tukwila's Allentown neighborhood to access BNSF's South Seattle Multimodal
Facility. The new route would use roads in Tukwila, Renton, and unincorporated
King County.
To view the Draft SEIS, go to the project website—Tul<wilaWA.gov/Allentown
Paper copies of the Draft SEIS are available at:
• Tukwila Community Center front desk (12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 8168
• King County Library, Renton branch (i00 Mill Avenue S Renton, WA 8057 (
To comment on the Draft SEIS:
Submit your input online with the comment form on our project website—
TukwilaWA.gov/Allentown
Email your comments to AllentownTruckReRoute@TukwilaWA.gov
Mail your comments to:
Mark Hafs
630o Southcenter Blvd 66
Tukwila, WA 8188
Mailed comments must be postmarked by November 12, 2025.
In 2026, the City will determine which of the truck reroute alternatives best
achieves the project's objectives, and will then focus on next steps for planning,
funding, and implementing the selected alternative.
Tukwila has new
minimum wage for 2026
On July i, 2025, the minimum wage for
Mid -Size Employers in Tukwila rose to
$2i.io per hour— matching the existing
rate for Large Employers. This change
concludes the phased -in wage increases
for employers covered by the City's
adopted ordinance.
Employers must comply with the
ordinance if they meet either of the
following criteria:
Have 15 or more employees
worldwide (not just in Tukwila this
includes businesses part of franchise
networks, chain stores, restaurants, and
similar businesses that operate under a
single entity, OR
—Generate over $2 million in annual
gross revenue within Tukwila city limits.
On Januaryi, 2026, Tukwila's 2026
minimum wage will increase to $21.65
per hour, as adjusted for inflation.
For complete details and law
requirements, visit our web page at
TukwilaWA.gov/MinimumWage. For
questions, please call 206-552-6873 or
email MinimumWage@TukwilaWA.gov.
City Offices Closed
November 11
in observance of Veterans Day
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Fall isinfull swing, and it's the perfect time to
get your hands dirty for agood cause! ]oinGreen
Tukwila volunteers this November torestore local
parks, care for young trees, and protect vviI dlife
habitat before winter sets in. All ages welcome
tools, gloves, and guidance provided. Come enjoy
crisp autumn air, rncetynurneighbors, and help
our forests thrive.
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Planting at Cottonwood Corner
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Green Tukwila Day @D 11/15 10:OOAm1
OuvvannishHill Preserve
Afun fall volunteer event where we'll plant camas,
ubeautiful and culturally important native flower.
Enjoy live music b«The Bushings and help restore
local habitat before winter. All ages wo/cnxno--
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Restore the Shoreline, 57thAve 11/20 10:OOAM
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Miracle Temple Village, atiny home community located in
Tukwila, provides emergency shelter tn32adults. The Low -
Income Housing|nstitutz(L|H| t(eve|opsand operates tiny
homes, offering enhanced shelter, safety and community 10
homeless individuals and couples.
L|H|case managers work with arange ofsupportive service
programs. They help participants obtain housing, employ-
ment, health care and education, and connect residents with
other resources. The goal istoincrease their self-sufficiency
and improve their quality oflifu..
L|H|relies ondonated meals and groceries to support
the health and nutrition ofits clients while they focus on
securing permanent housing. Shelf -stable grocery items
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Flooding isthe most common natural disaster in King
County and begins inOctober. Know the risk offlooding
atyour home, school, work, orinbetween. Make aplan to
protect your loved ones, pets, community, and yourself.
Be informed about critical information on flood insurance'
keeping storm drains cleared, managing hazardous
materials, building inaflood-prone area, and commuting
safely in oflood prone area.
Visit l(ingCounty.gov/floodtnfindinfnrrnatinnabout
knnvvingyourflood risk, preparing for aflood event, and
signing upfor flood alerts.
like oatmeal, soups and rannon'aswell asfresh fruit and
vegetables, are greatly appreciated. (Honne'cookedfo4ds'
expired oropened food packages cannot bcaccepted. `
Donations such asunused/new clothing, household items
and hygiene products are also needed
and always appreciated. Fora detailed
list ofitems neededPlcasccheck
1-11-11housing.orv/6onation-|ist.
Donations are accepted 24/7,
though weekdays are preferred.
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|fyou have any questions, please contact Operations
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