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Sea-Tac’s Jet Ghettos
Residents are tired of waiting for the Port to develop vacant properties around the airport. By Vernal Coleman • July 7, 2009 12:00 am The now-vacant Angle Lake Elementary School once served as SeaTac’s City Hall. Passengers flying low enough during their approach to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport might catch a glimpse of the charred husk that used -
2009-05-18Low Frequency Noise. What we know, what we do not know, and what we would like to know
Academic review paper examining perception of low frequency noise and infrasound, including human responses, measurement challenges, and the historical misconceptions that have created public fear around these sound phenomena. The paper addresses hearing thresholds, sensitivity variations, and unexplained complaints of low frequency noise. -
2009-05-18
Low Frequency Noise. What we know, what we do not know, and what we would like to know
A review paper examining human perception of low frequency noise (LFN) and responses to it. The paper discusses what is known about LFN, identifies gaps in understanding, and explores possibilities for enhanced sensitivity and false perceptions related to low frequency noise complaints. -
Seattle bank accused in massive Ponzi scheme
By Levi Pulkkinen, SEATTLEPI.COM STAFF April 26, 2009 UPDATE: Investors and the bank reached a settlement in June 2011 which saw the lawsuit dismissed. While details of the settlement were not disclosed, Regal Financial Bank CEO Jesse Tam said the following: “I’m not going to blame anybody or anything negative. All I’m going to say -
2008-12-18
How the Port “got it done” on a one-bid contract
By Bob Young The Port of Seattle received just one bid last year for a contract to build a new cruise-ship terminal near the Magnolia Bridge. It came in 30 percent above the Port’s $30 million estimate. Under Port policy, elected commissioners are supposed to be alerted when the best bid exceeds the Port engineer’s -
Cities to press Port on runway use
By Sharon Pian Chan December 15, 2008 Publication: Seattle Times, The (WA) Page: B1 Word Count: 610 A group of cities that spent years suing the Port of Seattle over construction of the third runway wants Seattle-Tacoma International Airport officials to explain why the runway is being used for more flights than promised. Bob Sheckler, -
Sea-Tac neighbors feel duped over 3rd-runway noise
While Port of Seattle officials said the region needed a $1 billion third runway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to reduce flight delays during bad weather, planes are landing on the new runway all day, every day regardless of weather. Burien residents say the constant noise is intolerable. By Sharon Pian Chan Special to The Times -
Two Port of Seattle managers have resigned under pressure, and seven other high-ranking employees were disciplined for their role in fraudulent contracting practices, Port CEO Tay Yoshitani announced Tuesday.
Port forces out 2 managers over fraudulent contract activity – 7 more suspended or disciplined But commission president says “zero tolerance” should mean firing people who break law By Bob Young December 10, 2008 Publication: Seattle Times, The (WA) Page: A1 Word Count: 1222 Two Port of Seattle managers have resigned under pressure, and seven -
Port of Seattle on the Rocks
McKay’s findings could add fuel to the Justice Department’s investigation. By Rick Anderson • December 9, 2008 12:00 am Prepare for rip-off. The special investigation team probing the spending at the Port of Seattle has turned up at least 10 acts of fraud but “did not identify any embezzlement or [deal-making for] personal gain.” Nonetheless, last week’s