The SeaTac Blog

10/23/2026

By Dave Markwell; Sometimes in life we must burn the boats. History has taught us this lesson, sometimes with mixed results. However, I’ve learned that results often use faulty math to quantify their value. Some things are hard to measure or at least measure well. With this in mind, I’m burning some boats...

By Dave Markwell Sometimes in life we must burn the boats. History has taught us this lesson, sometimes with mixed results. However, I’ve learned that result

10/22/2026

SPONSORED: Experience, integrity, and service: a message from Harry Steinmetz, Candidate for King County District Court Judge, Southwest Division, Position 4...

SPONSORED: Experience, integrity, and service: a message from Harry Steinmetz, Candidate for King County District Court Judge, Southwest Division, Position 4

10/22/2026

Drivers should expect nighttime closures of South 188th Street in SeaTac Monday, Oct. 26 to the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced. These closures will allow WSDOT contractor crews to set large support beams for a future SR 509 Expressway bridge...

Drivers should expect nighttime closures of South 188th Street in SeaTac Monday, Oct. 26 to the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Washington State Department o

10/22/2026

The City of SeaTac is seeking volunteers to help build a new playground at McMicken Heights Park, with preparation beginning Wednesday, Nov. 4, and the main community build scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7...

The City of SeaTac is seeking volunteers to help build a new playground at McMicken Heights Park, with preparation beginning Wednesday, Nov. 4, and the main com

10/20/2026

SPONSORED by Explore Seattle Southside – SeaTac’s fusion at its finest: where to go when you just can’t choose: https://seatacblog.com/2026/10/20/seatacs-fusion-at-its-finest-where-to-go-when-you-just-cant-choose/

10/20/2026

Legislative candidates offered competing approaches to public safety, homelessness and affordability at the Oct. 6 Kent and Covington chambers of commerce candidate showcase, outlining proposals ranging from expanded behavioral health services to stronger enforcement and fewer regulations. The two-hour event, held in front of a packed room of around 100 at Green River College’s Kent campus, brought together 12 candidates seeking office in the 5th, 33rd and 47th legislative districts...

Legislative candidates offered competing approaches to public safety, homelessness and affordability at the Oct. 6 Kent and Covington chambers of commerce candi

10/16/2026

The attorney for a downtown Burien restaurant owner charged in three alleged tire slashing incidents says one case has been dismissed and another is expected to be dismissed Nov. 10. Michele Godina, identified in police reports as the owner of Piacere Trattoria Italiana, was charged with third-degree malicious mischief in three complaints dated April 16, 2026...

From our sister site The B-Town Blog: EDITOR'S NOTE: The subject of this story is a former B-Town Blog advertiser. This reporter has also met him thro

10/16/2026

Fishnets, ready. Rice Popcorn, ready. Des Moines, ready? The 1st-ever "Rocky Horror Picture Show" has added a third performance – a Sunday matinee on Oct. 25 now joins Friday and Saturday nights at the Des Moines Theater. Hosted by Mary Cockins of Haus Of Mary Opal, presented with GPSBA, in partnership with The Des Moines Theater, the event kicks off with some fabulous performers from the Greater Puget Sound/Cascadia region, followed by a fully-licensed screening of the show - with prop bags available for purchase at the door...

Fishnets, ready. Rice Popcorn, ready. Des Moines, ready? The 1st-ever "Rocky Horror Picture Show" has added a third performance – a Sunday matinee on Oct. 25

10/16/2026

By Dave Markwell. While wasting some amount of my life’s time scrolling through FB the other evening, I saw a post that stopped me in my tracks. I sat stunned stupid by the words I’d read. I re-read them just to make sure. Then I switched my phone to call mode and pressed “send” on a friend’s name. He answered and I began to cry before I could speak...

By Dave Markwell While wasting some amount of my life’s time scrolling through FB the other evening, I saw a post that stopped me in my tracks. I sat stunned

10/16/2026

Four teenagers, including two 14-year-olds, were arrested earlier this month in connection with what Burien Police described as a major car theft ring at Angle Lake Transit Station in SeaTac. The arrests followed an operation lasting several weeks by the Sound Transit Special Emphasis Team, with help from Burien deputies, according to the Burien Police Department...

Four teenagers, including two 14-year-olds, were arrested earlier this month in connection with what Burien Police described as a major car theft ring at Angle Lake Transit Station in SeaTac.