Our city has been undergoing a metamorphosis over the past years and is being transformed from a stoic, tranquil countryside scape, that was enjoyed by… Continue reading
What does work look like when the perception is “summer is a break” for district staff. It’s a breeze… As I toured each of the… Continue reading
Join Tukwila Pool this summer for family-fun activities including open swim, family swim, teen night, swim lessons, aquatic fitness classes and exciting special events. On… Continue reading
Generations of kids and young adults have fond memories associated with going to the movies, long before the digital age came about. The experience was… Continue reading
Summer time. What welcome words! For the King County Library System, it’s time for Summer Reading and we’re pulling out all the stops. The theme… Continue reading
We elect officials to posts of trust throughout our country to wisely tax and spend public moneys to run federal, state, county and city governments… Continue reading
Remember that postcard asking “What do YOU think?” Most of us glanced at it, said “Doesn’t affect me… I don’t need a ‘Mother-in-Law apartment’… and… Continue reading
In the late 1960s, the state of Washington issued contracts to build Interstate 405 through Tukwila connecting Renton to Interstate 5. As with many large… Continue reading
June is exceptionally busy for the Tukwila School District because of the many events and activities that showcase the outstanding work of our students, faculty,… Continue reading
Diving into the new episodes of the Netflix hit.
Mayor Charles Baker and future mayor, John Strander, as chairman of the Tukwila Planning Commission, were leading an accelerated pace toward annexation. The local property… Continue reading
In February, I attended a council-sponsored meeting at the Church by the Side of the Road to discuss a recent incident. A resident of Tukwila… Continue reading
We’ve had a few runs of sunny days this spring to give us a foretaste of summer 2018. And sunny days remind folks that swimming… Continue reading
Here is a fundamental truth. Everyone needs to be some place. We live in a metropolitan region considered to be one of the fastest growing… Continue reading
As the school district makes its transition to summer learning and vacation activities, we want to take this time to thank many of the wonderful… Continue reading
Let’s talk water safety. May is national Water Safety Month, and the Tukwila Pool is all in! Swimming is the most popular summer activity. What… Continue reading
The King County Library System has long been committed to offering a wide range of programs and services for every age, ability and background. But… Continue reading
March and April are busy months for school districts that bring complexity, challenging the leaders to stay focused. For Tukwila School District it is extremely… Continue reading
Teenagers and young adults, we love you, but we are letting you down. Are you safe in your schools? Do you have health care on… Continue reading
Last month, my column discussion centered on strategies for determining district of choice for families and their children. This month I will discuss strategies families… Continue reading
