City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter for February 2023

City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter - February 2023

Provide your comments on the Allentown Truck Reroute Project Environmental Impact Statement

Community input is needed as the City prepares an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate alternatives to reroute existing BNSF truck traffic in Allentown.

An EIS is a process to evaluate potential effects that a proposed project may have on the built and natural environment. The first step in the EIS is called scoping. Scoping is where we ask you to share your input on what issues and alternatives should be analyzed.

The formal EIS scoping comment period is from February 14^th through March 15^th.

Formal comments can be provided by:

Attending our community meeting tomorrow, February 28^th from 5:30 to 7pm at the Tukwila Community Center (12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168)

Submitting an online comment on the project website

Emailing a comment to AllentownTruckReRoute@TukwilaWA.gov

Mailing a comment to Mark Hafs 6300 Southcenter Blvd. Suite 200 Tukwila, WA 98188 (Formal comments must be postmarked by March 15)

You know your community best, and we need your help to better understand your neighborhood and the surrounding environment!

Upcoming events with the

Green Tukwila Partnership!

Join friends, neighbors, and bring your families to learn about wildlife, native trees, shrubs, invasive plants, how to use tools, and much more. Environmental education and onsite work parties are being planned for community members and businesses to learn and care for precious urban forests and to ensure healthy, safe, and beautiful public spaces for the future.

Wildlife Wednesday

Great Blue Herons and Their Habitats with Chris Anderson

March 1st, Wednesday, 5:45-7:00 pm.

Hybrid Event, Tukwila Community Center or Zoom.

What is the life history of the Great Blue Heron in Puget Sound? How do predator-prey dynamics affect the lives of these birds in urban areas?

Volunteer Opportunities!

Dig into restoration at a community event with Green Tukwila

- Restoration at Riverton, March 8th, 11:30 am -1:30 pm

- Restore Duwamish Hill, March 18th, 10:00 am -1:00 pm

All abilities and ages are welcome, and training and tools provided.

Free tax assistance available

It’s time to maximize your tax refund. The United Way Tax Team is here to help you prepare and file your taxes for free. They’ll help you claim every tax credit you deserve, including the new WA Working Families Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and more.

They're open all tax season long (Until April 20, 2023) and no appointment is necessary. All clients are welcomed on a first come, first served basis. To learn more about locations, dates and what to bring, visit FreeTaxExperts.org or call 211.

In-Person assistance available in Tukwila:

Southcenter Mall (1st floor, West Entrance)

Type: Full service

152 Southcenter Mall, Tukwila, WA 98188

Tues: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Weds: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Thurs: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Sat: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

City of Tukwila | 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 | 206 433-1800