By Gene Balk / FYI Guy Seattle Times columnist Air conditioning is the new normal in Seattle. For the first time, the majority of homes in our metro area are air-conditioned, according to data from a federal government survey. On top of that, Seattle is no longer the least air-conditioned major metro area in the
Tribes call for national ban on salmon-killing chemical in car tires
by John Ryan Three Northwest tribes have petitioned the federal government to ban a salmon-killing chemical found in tires and urban streams worldwide. As car and truck tires wear and leave behind skid marks and tire dust, the rubber stabilizer known as 6PPD turns into 6PPD-quinone (also called 6PPD-q), one of the most toxic substances
Lead designer named for $1.5B overhaul of S Concourse at Sea-Tac Airport
By Marissa Nall – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Aug 2, 2023 Port of Seattle has selected global design firm HOK to lead the next piece of its massive capital improvement program at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The St. Louis-based firm was named lead designer for the airport’s S Concourse renovation, one of several mega-projects in design or underway at
ANES 2023 Program Information
Adapting for Tomorrow, Today While climate change is an urgent challenge for every sector, forcing businesses and people to rethink their actions, the airline industry and affected communities are also facing even deeper challenges in attempting to alleviate continued noise, health and climate change impacts. This year’s sessions will take a deep dive into how aviation noise and emissions assessments
Sea-Tac Airport just set a passenger record. Wait times are soaring, too
By Alison Saldanha Seattle Times graphics reporter If it feels like flying out of Seattle is more arduous than ever lately, you’re not alone — with the highs of summer come the lows of travel. This summer, the average wait times in security lines at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport during peak travel hours are longer
House votes to speed approval of safety fixes to Boeing jets despite critics
Dominic Gates Seattle Times aerospace reporter A sweeping piece of aviation legislation passed last week by the U.S. House includes an obscure amendment that allows airliners to continue flying with partial safety upgrades, even though they don’t fully meet current safety standards. As passed by the House on July 20, the FAA Reauthorization Act allows
Alaska Airlines reports record Q2 revenue but faces higher costs
Marissa Nall By Marissa Nall – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Jul 25, 2023 Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK) reported a jump in revenue and net income during the second quarter, but its shares fell 10% by midday Tuesday over higher costs expected to affect its performance over the latter half of the year. The SeaTac-based
Sea-Tac Airport’s latest upgrade includes all-gender restroom
By Marissa Nall – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Jul 25, 2023 A brand-new all-gender restroom has opened at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s D Concourse, offering travelers private and wheelchair accessible stalls. The project is the latest piece of a $62 million overhaul of the restrooms on the B, C and D concourses that was more than a
Water bursting from broken sprinklers floods concourse at Sea-Tac Airport
A large flood of water inside the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport temporarily disrupted early morning travelers Tuesday morning. According to a representative for the airport, the water was in the south end of the A Concourse, where personnel closed off the area to passengers. Video of the incident shows the water pouring onto the ground, completely
Airlines Grapple with Flights Delayed by Climate-Fueled Heat
Longer, more intense heat waves fueled by climate change could make it harder for planes to get off the ground By Mike Lee, E&E News on July 25, 2023 Last Thursday morning, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby wanted to talk about the weather. And not in a good way. He told Wall Street analysts that a wave of thunderstorms had snarled