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2026-01-23Alaska Air’s profits dip after year of consumer economic uncertainty
By Lauren Rosenblatt Seattle Times business reporter Alaska Air Group felt the financial toll of lower travel demand in 2025, reporting a steep drop in profits but beating its own expectations for the final quarter of the year. Ryan St. John, Alaska’s vice president of investor relations, said the full-year financial hit was mostly due to -
2026-01-21Sign up to support SB5652
SB 5652 is one of Senator Tina Orwall's priority bills this session. It will be heard in the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21. This bill is an update from last year designed to help mitigate the health environmental impacts on people living near Sea-Tac airport. The link allows you to sign in Pro (show support) or sign up for remote or in-person testimony. -
2026-01-20
Burien Airport Committee Meeting January 20, 2026
BUSINESS AGENDA a) StART Updates: StART Day in Olympia (Jeff Harbaugh and Karen Veloria, Committee Members) – 10 minutes b) SAMP Updates: SAMP Appeal (Adolfo Bailon, City Manager and Brian Davis, Vice Chair) – 5 minutes c) Legislative Updates: SB 5652 and related developments (Brian Davis, Vice Chair) – 5 minutes d) Update on Port -
2026-01-20
Appropriations Leaders Unveil Final FY26 DOT/FAA and DHS/TSA/CBP Spending Bills
USCTA Alert Appropriations Leaders Unveil Final FY26 DOT/FAA and DHS/TSA/CBP Spending Bills January 20, 2026 -
2026-01-18Cringeworthy error in CCA numbers proves need to focus on basics
By The Seattle Times editorial board It was the kind of announcement that makes for government worker nightmares. The Department of Commerce on Jan. 6 said that a “data entry” mistake had produced incorrect greenhouse gas emission-reduction numbers for the state’s centerpiece climate protection program. Wrong by several decimal points. Talk about egg on your face. Worse -
2026-01-14Is it Sea-Tac Airport or SEA?
Dyer Oxley January 14, 2026 If the Port of Seattle is successful, referencing the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as “Sea-Tac” will go the way of Qwest Field, Washington State Convention Center, and KeyArena. Locals colloquially, and perhaps lovingly, call it “Sea-Tac Airport,” but in case you haven’t noticed, the Port of Seattle really wants you to -
2026-01-13
Port of Seattle Regular Commission Meeting January 13, 2026
Flight Corridor Safety Program update Federal Legislative Agenda -
2026-01-13Port of Seattle to Advance Sustainable Growth and Innovation Under New Commission Leadership
Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins today officially assumed the role of Commission President for 2026. Under President Calkins’ leadership, the Port will continue its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and economic opportunity for the region, building on years of progress toward a cleaner, more equitable future. “2026 is a critical year for our region as -
2026-01-09WA commits $20M to green aviation as Walla Walla fuel plant progresses
A Boeing 737 takes off at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. On Thursday, Washington leaders launched a nonprofit committed to sustainable aviation fuel, which promises to reduce aviation carbon emissions by 80%… (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times, 2024)More By Lauren Rosenblatt Seattle Times business reporter MUKILTEO — Washington hopes to be a leader in producing -
2026-01-07Alaska Airlines places biggest Boeing order in carrier’s history
Alaska Airlines said it ordered more than 100 new aircraft Wednesday. Anthony Bolante | PSBJ By Nick Pasion – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Jan 7, 2026 Updated Jan 7, 2026 9:48pm PST Alaska Air Group announced Wednesday that it ordered more than 100 new airplanes from Boeing, the largest order in the carrier’s history. Alaska said that it ordered