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Welcome to Tukwila! Our city is a great place to live, work and play. Tukwila’s success is due to creativity, focus on partnerships and a reputa-tion in the region as a city that gets things done.

Important work is under way that will fun-damentally change Tukwila. The strong fiscal foundation of the city is exemplified by our AA rating from Standard & Poors.

Our recent accomplishments include the Tuk-wila South project and the Safe Routes to School project. In the works are other game-changing efforts, including the pedestrian bridge across the Green River and the Washington Place ho-tel/apartments.

We have worked hard to improve our neigh-borhoods with the update of the Comprehen-sive Plan, increased police patrols and neigh-borhood canvasses. We initiated the Parks

Watch program and have seen amazing changes along Tukwila International Boule-vard. Construction on Tuk-wila Village is well under way.

All of these changes are aligned with Tukwila’s Strate-gic Plan. Many positive things have come out of that effort, including our award-winning Community Connectors

program and the critical partnership with the Tukwila School District. We have a tremendous team here in Tukwila that exemplifies the values of the city: Caring, Professional and Responsive.

Eight years ago I took the oath of office which reads, in part, “I will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of this office as prescribed by law and to the best of my ability.” The word “faithfully” means something profound, and en-dows upon the office-taker significant respon-sibility.

I have a lot of faith in the future of Tukwila. I have faith in the people who live, work and play here that they will be a part of bettering this community, taking ownership of our future, and investing in our young people. I have faith that we can tackle some of the great challenges we face, and faith that we will continue to be bold and creative in our work.

Most of all, I have faith in Tukwila. We will continue to work in partnership to make it the city of opportunity and community of choice.

Sincerely,Mayor Jim Haggerton

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Tukwila: Important phone numbers

City Hall, 206-433-1800City Council• Joe H. Duffie, 206-478-0089• Dennis Robertson, 206-242-6373• Allan Ekberg, 206-241-6904• Verna Seal, 206-293-3274• Kathy Hougardy, 206-571-0007• De’Sean Quinn, 206-331-5939• Kate Kruller, 2015 president, 206-853-9330City job line, 206-433-1828Community development, 206-431-3670Economic development, 206-433-1832City Attorney’s Office, 206-433-1867City prosecutor, 206-431-3666City clerk, 206-433-1800Crime prevention, 206-431-2197Fire (non-emergency), 206-575-4404Fort Dent Park, 206-431-3232Human Services, 206-433-7181King County Animal Control, 206-296-7387Mayor’s Office, 206-433-1850Municipal Court, 206-433-1840Police (non-emergency), 206-433-1808Public works, 206-433-0179Tukwila Community Center, 206-768-2822Tukwila Pantry, 206-431-8293Tukwila Pool, 206-267-2350Utilities billing, 206-433-1849Volunteer coordinator, 206-768-2822

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Tukwila: We’re on the moveINSIDEThe 2015 Tukwila Residents’

Guide is full of information about Tukwila’s government, schools, businesses and com-munity activities. Please keep the guide close by because it’s intended to provide useful infor-mation all year long.

Dean A. Radford, editor

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Mayor’s message/2City of Tukwila/3

City Council/4Police, fire/5Schools/6, 7Calendar/8

Recreation/9Tukwila Pool/10

Museum/11Chamber/11

Social services/12Essentials/13

Historic places/14Getting there/15Tukwila fun/15

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Within Tukwila’s nearly 10 square miles live about 19,000 people, who within minutes can get to a freeway, shop at a world-class shop-ping mall, take a flight almost anywhere and meet neighbors from around the world. Tukwila has changed mightily since it incorporated nearly 107 years ago, in 1908. It was home to some of the Washington Territory’s pioneers and today is home to some of the nation’s newest immigrants. With five schools the Tukwila School District is considered the most diverse school district in the nation. There are 2,400 business-es in the city, from mom-and-pop stores to national retail chains and prominent industrial giants.

Mayor Jim HaggertonE-mail: [email protected]: 206-433-1850Office: Tukwila City Hall, 6200 Southcenter ParkwayJim Haggerton was elected to his second four-year term as mayor

beginning on Jan. 1, 2012. Previously, he served for 13 years on the City Council. Haggerton is the city’s chief administrative officer, ensuring that the laws and ordinances of the city are enforced. He represents the city on numerous local, regional, state and national organizations. The city administrator is responsible for overseeing the city’s daily activities.

citywebsiteThe City of Tukwila’s website, www.TukwilaWA.gov, contains exten-

sive information about the city, including City Council agendas and min-utes, a city calendar and in-depth information about city services that will help residents get through their daily lives and better understand their government. The city is updating the site to make it faster and easier to get the information residents and businesses need.

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cityhallTukwila City Hall campus is where the business of the city is conduct-

ed and where the Tukwila City Council meets. There are two buildings on the campus that house the city’s departments. The 6200 building is where the council meets and it houses such key officials as the mayor and city clerk. The 6300 building next door houses such departments as the Police Department administration, Public Works and Department of Community Development

6200 Southcenter Blvd.,Tukwila, WA, 98188206-433-1800

reachingoutBesides its website, the City of Tukwila has a number of ways to keep

residents, businesses and guests informed about the city.• TukTV: The city’s 24-hour programming is found on Comcast

Channel 21 – TukTV. The programming includes live and rebroadcast council meetings, event information, emergency reports and other public service announcements. An originally produced show, “Tuk-wila: Your Community,” features local individuals and organizations.

• The Hazelnut: The Hazelnut publication is mailed to every city resident and business twice a year in the spring and fall. The Hazelnut is also available online at TukwilaWA.gov/hazelnut/current.pdf

• The E-Hazelnut: The E-Hazelnut is emailed monthly, providing updates on key city issues and initiatives. To sign up, visit the city’s website at TukwilaWA.gov and click on the “Sign Up Now” button on the right below the E-Hazelnut header.

• Community Calendar: The online calendar features city activities and events and allows the public to post an event, within guidelines. To access the calendar, visit TukwilaWA.gov/calendar.html.

• Tukwila Activities Guide: The city publishes twice a year a seasonal guide to activities, classes and events available through the city and other organizations. It’s available online at the city’s website, TukwilaWA.gov.


The Tukwila City Council is the city’s legis-lative body that acts on proposals submitted by Mayor Jim Haggerton and his staff. Mem-bers are elected to four-year terms.

CONTACT• E-mail: [email protected] or

to reach an individual council member, fol-low this protocol: [email protected]

• Phone: 206-433-8993, council analyst Laurel Humphrey

• Office: City Council members don’t have regular office hours.

MEETINGSThe City Council meets at 7 p.m. the first

and third Mondays of the month at its City Hall chambers. The council meets as the Committee of the Whole at 7 p.m. the sec-ond and fourth Mondays of the month in its chambers. All council meetings are public, except for executive sessions at which legal, land or personnel issues are discussed.

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De’Sean QuinnJoe Duffie Dennis Robertson Allan Ekberg Verna Seal Kathy HougardyKate Kruller2015 president

GOVERNMENT/COMMUNITY MEETINGS

• Arts Commission, first Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Tukwila Community Center, contact Stephanie Gardner at 206-767-2342

• Civil Service Commission, first Monday, 5 p.m., Hazelnut Conference Room.

• COPCAB (Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board), second and fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Duwamish Conference Room, contact Chris Partman, 206-431-2197

• Community Affairs Parks Committee, second and fourth Monday, 5:30 p.m. Hazelnut Conference Room.

• Equity Diversity Commission, first Thursday, 5:15 p.m., Hazelnut Conference Room, contact Joyce Trantina at 206-433-1868.

• Finance and Safety Committee, second and fourth Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Hazelnut Conference Room.

• Transportation Committee, second and fourth Monday, 5:15 p.m. Foster Conference Room

• Utilities Committee, second and fourth Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Foster Conference room

• Library Advisory Board, first Tuesday, 7 p.m., Community Center, Contact Stephanie Gardner at 206-767-2342.

• Park Commission, third Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., Community Center, contact Stephanie Gardner at 206-767-2342.

• Planning Commission, Board of Architectural Review, fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers at City Hall, contact Wynetta at 206-431-3670.

• Tukwila Historical Society, third Thursday, 7 p.m. Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center, 14475 59th Ave. S., Tukwila, contact president Louise Jones-Brown, 206-244-4478

The Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park Dis-trict is a separate government agency that owns and operates the Tukwila Pool and oversees its aquatics program.

The Tukwila City Council serves as the dis-trict’s Board of Commissioners, which meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at the Val View Sewer District con-ference room, 3460 S. 148th St., Tukwila. The district’s Executive Director Committee meets at the pool.

The Tukwila Pool Advisory Committee provides community feedback and sup-port to the Board of Commissioners and the pool.Meetings are held at 8:10 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the Tukwila Com-munity Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila.

The district’s aquatics manager is Dave

Perkins, who can be reached at 206-267-2350 or via e-mail at [email protected].

The mission of the Tukwila Pool Metro-politan Park District (TPMPD) is to provide the best-run municipal aquatics program in the state. The district’s vision is to provide a sustainable and efficient pool that exceeds the community’s needs.

In 2011 the City of Tukwila held an elec-tion, asking the citizens of Tukwila to vote regarding the formation of a Metropolitan Park District, which would secure the future operation of the Tukwila Pool. The citizens approved the formation of the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District (TPMPD); until Jan. 1, 2015, the pool was operated under an contract with the City of Tukwila.

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The City of Tukwila Fire Department serves a residential community of about 19,000 and a major retail and commercial district in South-center with a staff of 62 career-uniformed firefighters and five civilian personnel. The department provides fire suppression and medical aid, fire code inspections, sprinkler, fire alarm and building plan review, fire cause investigation, and fire prevention safety education programs.

• Emergency: 911 • Non-emergency: 206-575-4404• E-mail: [email protected]• Acting Fire Chief: Chris Flores

Tukwila staffs four fire stations: • Station 51, 444 Andover Park E. This is the headquarters station.

All fire prevention activities, plan reviews and permits are done at this station.

• Station 52, 5900 S. 147th St. • Station 53, 4202 S. 115th St. • Station 54, 4237 S. 144th St.When firefighters are at any of the four stations, they will check

blood pressures. Someone is always available at Station 51 to provide this free service.

The City of Tukwila Police De-partment, with 76 commissioned officers and 16 non-commissioned employees, provides a progres-sive, full-service and professional police force to the Tukwila com-munity. The department sponsors and supports community activities and programs as part of its Commu-nity-Oriented Policing objectives. The department runs the DARE program. The potential demand for police services grows dramati-cally during the week because the Southcenter commercial area draws 140,000 workers and shoppers on a weekday.

• Emergency: 911• Non-emergency: 206-433-1808

• Email: [email protected]• Chief Mike Villa

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The Tukwila School District marked a milestone in 2015 – the 100th anniversary of its first graduating class with one senior. The district has completed a strategic plan to take it into the future and is looking at how to pay for classrooms for its ever -in-creasing student body.

Today, more than 2,900 students are en-rolled in five schools in the Tukwila School District, representing many cultures and ethnic groups and speaking more than 80 world languages.

A certificated staff of 184, classified staff 179 and 26 administrators serve the district and its five schools, Foster High School, Showalter Middle School and Cascade View, Tukwila and Thorndyke el-ementary schools.

Schools celebrate past, plan future

Students and ven-dors come together for the annual Career Day and Job Fair at Foster High School. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter, file photo

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REACHING OUTTukwila schools want to connect with

the community. If you have had a hard time finding the information you need on the district website, come back: This fall, the dis-trict will launch a new site designed on spe-cific feedback from all users. It will include easy-to-navigate directories, calendars, and more. In the meantime, sign up for eNews

(there’s a subscribe button on the current homepage, www.tukwila.wednet.edu),.

Already, the Tukwila School District’s website has a wealth of information there for students, parents, the community and district staff. Everyone can connect so-cially, too, at www.facebook.com/tukwilas-chools, www.twitter.com/tukwilaschools, w w w. yo u t u b e . c o m / t u k w i l a s c h o o l s and www.flickr.com/photos/tukwilaschools


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The Tukwila School District Board of Directors – the School Board – meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Board members do not maintain offices. Board members can be reached via email at [email protected].

• Mary Fertakis, District 1• Steve Mullet, District 2• Alicia Waterton, District 3• Mark Wahlstrom, District 4 • Dave Larson, District 5

Students also serve as appointed members to the School Board to provide the student perspective.

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Tukwila School District• Foster High School, 4242 S. 144th St., Tukwila, 206-901-7900.

Principal Pat Larson• Showalter Middle School, 4628 S. 144th St., Tukwila, 206-901-7800.

Principal Brett Christopher• Cascade View Elementary School, 13601 32nd Ave. S.,

206-901-7700. Principal Jeff Baker• Thorndyke Elementary School, 4415 S. 150th St., Principal Kathy

Page• Tukwila Elementary School, 5939 S. 149th St., 206-901-7500.

Principal Steve Salisbury

Private schoolsAcademy Schools is a nationally accredited, non-sectarian school,

serving grades pre-kindergarten through 12 that offers a personalized curriculum. The school is at 14601 Interurban S., Tukwila. The phone number is 206-588-0860. Website: www.academyschools.org

Seattle Christian School in SeaTac offers a Christian-centered education for students in grades kindergarten-12. The school is at 18301 Military Road S. The phone number is 206-246-8241. Website: www.seattlechristian.org


JUNESummer Kickoff FestivalJune 17, noon-5 p.m.Teens in grades 6-12 can kick off summer

with the annual block party. A DJ will play and there will be food, games, vendors, henna tattoos, video games, etc. Werner Neudorf Stadium, Foster High School, 4242 S. 144th St.

JULYFamily Fourth at the FortJuly 4, 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Fort Dent Park opens to the public at 9 a.m.

Saturday, July 4, with July 4 activities begin-ning at 4 p.m. The fireworks display is at 10 p.m. The day includes inflatable bouncers and slides and an entertainment stage. Vendors will have food and barbecues are allowed in designated areas.

Touch-A-TruckJuly 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Kids of all ages will sit in the driver’s seat

of Tukwila’s big rigs, including fire trucks, and learn about safety and emergency prepared-ness offered by the City of Tukwila and exhibi-tors at the Westfield Southcenter south park-ing lot (new location).

AUGUSTPeanut Butter and JamFamily Concert and Show SeriesWednesdays, July 29, Aug. 5, Aug. 12, Aug.

19, noon-1 p.m.The series is held outside the Tukwila Com-

munity Center next to the spray park. Bring picnic baskets and blankets; kids dance and sing to the music of favorite performers. The schedule: July 29, Recess Monkey; Aug. 5, Eric Ode; Aug. 12, The Not-Its!, and Aug. 27, Caspar Babypants

Tukwila Community Garage SaleAug. 22, 23, throughout cityThe 22nd annual garage sale gives Tukwila

residents a chance to clean out garages and closets and to find some bargains. Signups are June 15-July 15. More information is available at www.tukwilawa.gov/yardsale.html or by phone at 206-433-7178.

Family Summer OutdoorCinema SeriesFridays, Aug. 7, 14, 21Seating for the free family movies under the

stars at the Tukwila Community Center opens at 8 p.m. and the movies start at dusk. Bring chairs and blankets. The schedule: Aug. 7, “Big Hero 6;” Aug. 14, “Little Rascals,” and Aug. 21, “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” A donation of two cans of food to support the Tukwila Pantry is suggested.

Tukwila Kid’s FestivalAug. 21, noon-4 p.m.The annual festival for kids at Cascade View

Park, 14211 37th Ave. S., has exhibits and in

interactive booths, live entertainment, provid-ing an educational experience for the whole family. Free.

National Night OutTuesday, Aug. 4Each year, hundreds of Tukwila residents

join their neighbors in celebrating an evening of fun while sending the message to criminals that they are not welcome in Tukwila. Neigh-borhoods can register online by Aug. 1 at the City of Tukwila website, www.tukwilawa.gov/police/pdcrimep.html

THIS FALLTukwila Heritageand Culture FestivalDate not set as of early JuneThe festival at Foster High School celebrates

Tukwila’s diversity and the Taste of Tukwila lets visitors taste food from around the world. There will be music and dance performances, arts displays and hands-on activities for the community.

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The popular Touch-A-Truck is moving to Westfield Southcenter, but it will still feature all the big trucks and equipment that kids of all ages like to touch. File photo


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Renton is the official home of the Super Bowl XXVIII Cham-pion Seattle Seahawks!

Fans and Seahawks players interact regularly at the training camp in the summer at the Seahawks’ headquarters and prac-tice facility, the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in north Renton.

Each practice session has a limited number of seats that fans register for online.

Visit Seahawks.com for practice schedules and more information.

MarinersThe Seattle Mariners play home baseball games at Safeco

Field April through October.The Mariners have a number of flexible ticket options for

groups and individuals. Go to SeattleMariners.com for more information.

SoundersThe Seattle Sounders, who also have the same ownership as

the Seahawks, play home soccer games at Qwest Field February through June.

The Sounders are Seattle’s Major League Soccer team and have the most season-ticket holders in the league.

Go to SoundersFC.com for more information. They practice at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila. Starfire Sports is also the home base for Seattle Sounders FC2.

RainmakersThe Seattle Rainmakers of the Major League Ultimate

Frisbee league play their home games at Renton Memorial Stadium in North Renton.

The home season gets under way in April and runs through mid-June. For more information visit seattle.rainmakers.mlultimate.com.

ThunderbirdsThe Seattle Thunderbirds play in Kent’s ShoWare Center.The hockey team’s season runs from September through

March and tickets are reasonably priced.Visit tickets.SeattleThunderbirds.com for more information.

StormThe Seattle Storm play home basketball games at KeyArena,

May through September.The Storm offer a family friendly and affordable atmosphere

at games. Go to wnba.com/storm for ticket and schedule information.

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The Splash Park at the Tukwila Community Center offers a places for kids to cool off and have fun on a hot summer day. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter file photo

The Tukwila Community Center is the hub of the city’s recreation and sports ac-tivities for participants of all ages. There is a comprehensive Recreation Brochure on the city’s website, www.tukwilawa.gov, that provides class and program informa-

tion and registration information.• Website: www.tukwilawa.gov/recre-

ation/rectcc.html• Phone: 206-768-2822• E-mail: [email protected]• Location: 12424 42nd Ave. S.

The city-owned Foster Golf Links offers nine-hole and 18-hole courses that have drawn golfers to the course along the Duwamish River for about 90 years. The 15,000-square-foot clubhouse includes a pro shop, an instruction studio, meeting

and banquet rooms and an outdoor pa-tio. Food and drinks are available at Billy Baroo’s.

• Golf shop: 206-242-4221• Billy Baroo’s: 206-588-2763• Location: 13500 Interurban South

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The Tukwila Pool is committed to make swimming accessible, safe and fun for all. Its friendly, knowledgeable pool staff provides a warm, welcoming environment with a variety of diverse programming, including the Learn to Swim program. The extensive swim lessons for all ages are taught by qualified instruc-tors who focus on skill progression. Other offerings include lap swimming, open swims, family swims, single gender swims, special fun-themed events every third Saturday. The pool is also available for private parties and other rentals The indoor pool is open year round and features a diving board, slide and basketball hoop.

Website: tukwilapool.orgPool guide: On the website homepagePhone: 206-267-2350

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JULYFirst Cardboard Boat Race at the

PoolJuly 18, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.This is an “Every 3rd Saturday” event at

the Tukwila Pool. There is an open swim for all, combined with this cardboard boat race. Contestants will have one hour to build their boats (all supplies provided), followed by one hour of fun-filled races. $3 special-event pric-ing. Pre-registration recommended. 206-267-2350. 4414 S. 144th St.

AUGUST Circus at the PoolAug. 15, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.A circus atmosphere will be created at the

Tukwila Pool at this “Every 3rd Saturday” open swim event. There will be games, snacks, mu-sic and decorations. $3 special-event pricing. 206-267-2350. 4414 S. 144th St.

SEPTEMBERSeptember Safari at the PoolSept. 19, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.Have fun with inflatable animals in the

Tukwila Pool at this “Every 3rd Saturday” open swim event. There will be games, snacks, mu-sic and decorations. $3 special-event pricing. 206-267-2350. 4414 S. 144th St.

The Tukwila Pool between Foster High School and Showalter Middle School offers swimming activities and lessons for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter file photo


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Tukwila is home to about 2,000 businesses. Helping them to prosper, along with businesses in Burien, Des Moines and SeaTac, is the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, headquartered in Tukwila.

The chamber focuses on business advancement in the re-gion by helping to build and maintain a strong economic envi-ronment. The chamber hosts a number of events for its mem-bers, including membership luncheons, networking events, ribbon cuttings, a recognition and awards luncheon and a Vegas Night.

The chamber is also a wealth of information about commu-nity events, places to visit and, of course, local businesses.

The Chamber of Commerce is located at 14220 Interurban Ave. S., No. 134, Tukwila. The phone number is 206-575-1633 and an email is [email protected]. Website: www.swkcc.org. The office is open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

For those seeking information about travel and things to do, there’s also the Seattle Southside Visitor Center in Westfield Southcenter Mall. It’s open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday.

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The Tukwila Historical Society was founded by local residents in 1975 with the purpose of preserving the area’s heritage. In 1991 with funding support from the City of Tukwila, the society as-sisted in the writing of a comprehensive history of Tukwila titled, “Tukwila – Community at the Crossroads.”

The historical society will mark its 40th anniversary with the dedication June 29 of the renovated washroom.

The Tukwila Historical Society became a member of the As-sociation of King County Historical Organizations (AKCHO).

The society’s headquarters is at the Tukwila Heritage and Cul-tural Center, 14475 59th Ave. S., Tukwila. The phone number is 206-244-4478; the email is [email protected]. Call or email for information about museum hours.

The 2015 Executive Committee consists of Louise Jones-Brown as president, Richard McLeland-Wieser as vice-presi-dent, Gina Tucci as secretary and Pat Brodin as treasurer.

The society is always looking for artifacts that will help tell the story of the Tukwila community.

This historic building was a two-room school house built in 1922. Between 1980 and 2010 the building also served as a branch library of the King County Library System.

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Numerous social services are available to help Tukwila resi-dents in need. Extensive infor-mation is available on the City of Tukwila’s website, www.tukwilawa.gov, under Human Services. Here are a few.

• Tukwila Office of Human Ser-vices, 6300 Southcenter Boulevard, next to Tukwila City Hall. Provides help connecting Tukwila residents with services and programs to meet their needs. 206-433-7180 or 206-433-7181. Call first to ensure someone is in the office.

• Tukwila Pantry, 3118 S. 140th St., Tukwila, open 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays. Tukwila residents are welcome. Bring photo ID and a current utility bill showing address. www.tuk-wilapantry.org. 206-431-8293

• Tukwila Children’s Founda-tion, early education preparation classes for parents to learn how to help their children in school, emergency supplies and assistance, references and resource help. 206-769-2270

• Pregnancy Aid, 730 S. 225th St. Des Moines. Provides clothing, cribs, car seats and other furniture

to new moms. Items are “borrowed” and then returned when no longer needed. 206-878-3770.

• King County Sexual Assault Resource Center. Provides crisis intervention counseling support,

legal, medical information and ad-vocacy to victims of sexual assault. 425-226-7273. www.kcsarc.org.

• Crisis clinic, offers 24-hour, telephone-based crisis intervention and information and referrals to community services for youth and adults. 866-427-4747.

• Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN), offers a 24-hour crisis line to victims of domestic violence. 425-656-7867. www.dawnonline.org.

• YWCA of Seattle King County – Domestic Violence Com-munity Advocate. Provides community advocacy for victims of

domestic violence. 425-226-1266, ext. 3009. www.ywcaworks.org

• YWCA of Seattle King County – Emergency Housing Program. Provides shelter and case management to families with children for up to 90 days. 425-226-1266, ext. 1002. www.ywcaworks.org

• Senior Services of Se-attle King County - Meals on Wheels. Provides home- delivered meals to home-bound senior citizens. 206-448-5767. www.seniorservices.org.

• Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA). Provides bi-cultural/bi-lingual case management, advocacy, employment and family services to refugees and immi-grants. 206-957-2029. www.rewa

• REACH Center of Hope. A day shelter in Renton for homeless women and children. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Showers, meals, laundry, case management. 425-277-7595. www.reachrenton.org

• Literacy Source. English as a Second Language classes (ESL). Adult ESL classes held at the Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave. S., Tukwila. For newly resettled immigrants and refugees. 206-782-2050, www.literacy-source.org

• Minor Home Repair. Provides free health- and safety-focused, minor home repairs to low- and moderate-income Tukwila residents living in owner-occupied Tukwila residences. 206-433-7180

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The Tukwila Pantry serves residents in Tukwila with the help of com-munity and corporate donations of food and money. Dean A. Radford/ Tukwila Reporter file photo


Getting aroundFinding a particular location isn’t hard – if you know how to

address the problem. Avenues run north and south. Streets and roads run east and west. Roads labeled “Place,” “Drive” and “Court” are generally offshoots.

For avenues, the numbers get higher as you go east from the City of Tukwila (or lower if you go west). For streets, the numbers get higher in a north-to-south direction.

And, of course, there’s the problem of different names for the same road. The county has its naming protocols, usually num-bers, and the City of Tukwila has its protocols. The road names change depending on whether the road is in a city or the county.

South 180th Street/Carr Road/Petrovitsky Road is a good ex-ample. It’s the main street that runs past Valley Medical Center. On the Valley floor, it’s South 180th Street through Southcenter, then South 43rd Street. Going up the hill past Valley Medical, it turns into Southeast Carr Road, then Southeast Petrovitsky Road. Southcenter Boulevard is also South 154th Street.

Driver licensesYou’ll need to leave town to get or renew a driver license, al-

though that’s also possible online. The Washington state Depart-ment of Licensing Driver Licensing Office in Renton is at 1314 Union Ave. N.E., Suite 4; the Kent office is at 25410 74th Ave. S. Renton and Kent hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday; 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sat-urday, and closed on Sunday and Monday. General information about licenses for drivers, including online renewal, is available at www.dol.wa.gov.

Vehicle licensesThere are contract offices that sell vehicle and vessel licenses

in Burien, Kent and Renton, among other offices. They are Siler Licensing, 628 S.W. 151st St., Burien, 206-243-8222; Kent Licens-ing Agency, 331 Washington Ave. S., Kent, 253-852-3110; and Renton Licensing Agency, 329 Williams Ave. S., Renton, 425-228-5640. General information about licenses for vehicles and vessels, including online renewal, is available at www.dol.wa.gov.

Pet licensesTukwila contracts for services with Regional Animal Services

of King County and City Hall (6200 Southcenter Blvd.) is one of many places that customers can purchase King County pet li-censes. License tags are issued over the counter at the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon-day through Friday, excluding holidays. Fees are $30 for an al-tered dog or cat and $60 for an unaltered dog or cat. There are

discounts for qualifying seniors. The website is www.kingcounty.gov/safety/regionalAnimalServices.aspx.

Vehicle emissionsThe closest station to Tukwila for vehicle emissions testing is

in Renton, 805 S.W. 10th St. The phone number is 425-228-6453. More information on the state-required tests is available online at www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/cars/automotive_pages.htm.

Voting informationInformation about voting and voter registration is available on-

line at http://kingcounty.gov/elections.aspx. For general informa-tion, call 206-296-VOTE. The King County Elections Division is located at 919 S.W. Grady Way in Renton. All voter-related ser-vices are available there.

Child Care ResourcesChild Care Resources will help parents find licensed child-care

facilities for their children. The phone number is 206-329-5544; the website is www.childcare.org.

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Want to learn first-hand about Tukwila’s history? Then visit some of the city’s many historical places that are remembered with a monument, plaque or some-thing that makes Tukwila unique.

Joseph Foster ParkHistorical Monument - South

138th Street and 53rd Avenue South; land donated to build Foster school west of the monument.

Foster Golf LinksHistorical Monument - North end

of Foster Golf Links, 56th Avenue South and Interurban Avenue South; identifies location where flat-bottom boats landed at a point called Foster Landing near the Foster Homestead.

Fort Dent ParkHistorical Monument - Within

Fort Dent Park, Fort Dent Way; found along the Green River Trail just out-side the outfield fences of fields 1 and 2 commemorating the Black River Junction Landing for flat-bottomed boats that carried passengers and goods to and from the Duwamish and Green Rivers between 1854 and 1886.

Fort Dent was named after U.S. Army Capt. Frederick T. Dent, who was said to have supervised con-struction of the building. Dent eventually became a colonel in the Civil War and was a member of Gen.

Ulysses S. Grant’s staff (Gen. Grant married Dent’s sister, Julia).

Tukwila Heritage and Cul-tural Center

Historical Plaque - Tukwila Library, 59th Avenue South and South 144th St.; former elementary school (1920-1938) and City Hall (1947-1978). Turn-of-the-century school burned down and replaced in the late 1940s, then served as City Hall.

Duwamish/Green River Trail Pedestrian Bridge

Dedicated plaque - South 180th and Andover Park East on wooden

footbridge; Byron Sneva - Tukwila Public Works director, dedicated in 1988.

Crystal Springs ParkHistorical Water Tank - South

160th Street and 51st Avenue South; Concrete Open Tank - Crystal Springs Water Company piped spring water to valley farms.

Duwamish/Green River TrailHistorical Centennial Monument

- Christensen Road north of Baker Boulevard at the entrance to the Green River trail; Nelsen Landing - Riverboat landing from 1853 to 1886

at the Nelsen family farm, 200 yards north.

Strander Boulevard over

Green RiverHistorical Plaque - Strander Boule-

vard and Green River; Lois T. Newton Bridge, served as city clerk for many years, bridge named in her honor.

Duwamish ParkHistorical Plaque - 42nd Avenue

South and South 116th Street; Du-wamish School - Former site of first school for School District No. 175, operated 1911 to 1974.

Tukwila Community CenterPetroglyph Rock - 42nd Av-

enue South and 124th Street; Native American site, grassy area was once a campsite on the river for Native Americans as a food-gathering loca-tion.

Hazelnut ParkPlaque west of play area, South

144th Street and 59th Avenue South, behind the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center; Marcelle and Rudolf Regel Civic volunteers - Plaque to rec-ognize years of civic service, October 1983.

Frank W. Zepp BridgeSouth 180th Street over Du-

wamish/Green River; Frank W. Zepp Bridge - long-time city supervisor, dedicated 1970.

Duwamish Hill Preserve3800 S. 115th St.; This 8.6-acre

property was acquired in 2004, in partnership with Cascade Land Con-servancy. Facilities at the site include trails, viewpoints and an outdoor classroom gathering area which accommodates approximately 50 people.

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A sculpture of a cougar by artist Richard Breyer adorns a rock at Hazelnut Park behind the Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center at South 144th Street and 59th Avenue South. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter


Who best knows where to have fun the town? The locals, of course. So we asked a few folks to share their favorite thing (or things) to do in Tukwila.

Born and raised here, I enjoy just walking around (especially along the river), grocery shopping at Saar’s, lunch with friends at Billy Baroo’s, researching local history, working on community issues (especially education and social justice), and attending Sounders S2 and Open Cup soccer games at Starfire, stopping for a pre-game beverage at Odin Brewing.

Ron LambTukwila native and activist

There are so many things in Tukwila that I love to do, but I think my absolute most favorite thing to do is sit in my neighbors’ backyards and sip iced tea in the summertime. We have some amazing backyards in Tukwila. To men-tion a few of my favorites, Richard and Heather McLeland-Wieser’s backyard boasts a wonderful grape arbor that provides shade from the hot summer heat (when we have it), Mark and Sheila Hembree with their gorgeous view of the sunset and fun yard art, to Jim and Becky Heckt’s with their fabulous old growth trees combined with the sound of kids playing at Joseph Foster Park.

Verna SealTukwila City Council

Our favorite fun family event in Tukwila is walking to Starfire Sports Complex to watch our local Sounders S2 games. The atmosphere is electric with 2,000-3,000 singing, cheer-ing soccer fans. Our son loves the autograph opportunities after the games and seeing how appreciative the team is of the fans.

Vanessa ZaputilSustain Tukwila Pool

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Walking, history, an Odin beer

Sipping tea with neighbors

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Living in Tukwila, it’s easy to get around.

Here’s how:• Sounder commuter rail• Link light rail• RapidRide F Line• Amtrak• Metro busesThe Tukwila Sounder Station is already

one of the busiest stations in the Sound Transit system and a major destination for commuters between Seattle and Lakewood. Amtrak has a stop at the sta-tion, which is an alternative to driving to Seattle or Tacoma to catch a train going north or south.

Metro Transit and its buses are the workhorse of the region’s transportation system. The RapidRide F Line connects Renton, the Tukwila Sounder Station, Southcenter, SeaTac and Burien.

The F Line stops at the new Metro Transit Center that straddles Andover Park West in Southcenter. Metro Transit’s Route 150 stops there, one of the major routes for bus passengers in South King County to Seattle.

Up the west hill on Southcenter Bou-levard/South 154th Street is the Tukwila International Boulevard Link light-rail station, where riders can catch light rail to Sea-Tac Airport or north to Seattle.

Sound Transit and King County Metro Transit offer special trains and buses to sporting events in Seattle.

SOUND TRANSIT ONLINE• Here’s where to learn about fares and

how to purchase tickets: http://www.soundtransit.org/Fares-and-Passes/Sounder-fares

• All about the Tukwila Station: http://www.soundtransit.org/Rider-Guide/Tukwila-Station.

• By phone: 888-889-6368

METRO TRANSIT ONLINE• Here’s everything about buses: metro.

kingcounty.gov• By phone: 206- 296-0100

THE BIG NUMBERSTukwila is served by two major public

transportation providers in the region, Sound Transit – Sounder and Link light rail – and Metro Transit.

• 8,010: number of Metro Transit bus boardings in Tukwila on an average weekday

• 1,800: number of Sound Transit Sounder riders who come and go at the Tukwila Station on an average weekday

The Tukwila Sounder Station is a major hub for all the transportation systems serv-ing the Puget Sound region. Dean A. Radford/Tukwila Reporter

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PARTICIPATING IN RECREATION PROGRAMS, enjoying a park or using a trail positively impacts the community on a daily basis. Tukwila Parks and Recreation provides the community with positive activities for Youth and Teens, safe spaces to play in, and creates community connec-tions. We are also an important link to restoring and revitalizing important green spaces, improving access to physical activity and contributing to your social well-being.

The Tukwila Parks and Recreation staff have shown tremendous commitment to the City’s recre-ational opportunities by striving to provide the best services possible—all in an effort to make Tukwila a better place to live, work and play.

Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director

TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER12424 42nd Avenue South Tukwila, WA 98168 www.tukwilawa.gov/recreation

PHONE 206.768.2822 FAX 206.768.0524 [email protected]

FACILITY RENTAL OFFICE PHONE 206.767.2377 FAX 206.767.2346 [email protected]

FOSTER GOLF LINKS & BILLY BAROO’S13500 Interurban Avenue South Tukwila, WA 98168

PRO SHOP 206.242.4221 RESTAURANT 206.588.2763 www.fostergolflinks.com www.billybaroos.com

Tukwila’s Parks, Trails, and Recreational Facilities Providing safe, inviting and healthy spaces for our residents, businesses and visitors.

GOOD HEALTHY FUN!

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Documents

Residents Guide - 2015