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Airplane noise is ‘continual assault’ on residents’ ears — letters to the editor, Federal Way Mirror, June 2, 2017

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A June 2, 2017 edition of the Federal Way Mirror features letters to the editor debating airplane noise and airport policy in the Federal Way, Washington area. Residents express frustration over increasing flight noise, with one writer describing it as a 'continual assault' on residents' ears, while another argues that Federal Way should advocate for a second regional airport at Everett's Paine Field rather than expanding Sea-Tac's third runway. The letters reflect ongoing community concern about the quality-of-life impacts of growing air traffic over South Sound neighborhoods.

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Letters to the editor published in the Federal Way Mirror on June 2, 2017, addressing airplane noise over Federal Way, Washington. Letter from JC Harris (Federal Way) describes quadrupled noise and emission impacts from increased flights over four years. Letter from Peggy Jeffcoat (Federal Way) calls airplane noise a ‘continual assault’ affecting quality of life, forcing use of earplugs, and describes it as a major problem worthy of a commission. Additional letters address more airplanes affecting quality of life and reference Steve Edmiston’s City Council presentation and the Airport Communities Coalition’s Long Range Plan, Sea-Tac Airport runway expansion, and Everett’s Payne Field as a second regional airport option. Linda Kochmar (Federal Way) and others are named letter writers. Page also contains local advertisements including Edward Jones financial advisors Dan Altmayer and Doug Legg, Lighthouse Laundry, Federal Way Farmers Market, and Stillwell Family Chiropractic.

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