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2026-06-08KIRO7: Public weighs in on Port of Seattle Sustainable Airport Master Plan
It’s no secret that the Puget Sound region is growing. To keep up with the increasing demands, The Port of Seattle created the Sustainable Airport Master Plan, a blueprint for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to address the increasing volume of passengers and cargo. The public can now comment on the draft environmental impact statement, available here. -
2026-06-05As World Cup nears, Sea-Tac Airport anticipates fewer arrivals
Story Highlights Seattle-Tacoma International Airport expects thousands of World Cup travelers between June 15 and July 6. Fewer flights are coming to Sea-Tac during the World Cup period compared to 2025. The Port of Seattle will open a renovated C Concourse with new retail before the tournament. On banners hanging near the international arrivals facility, -
2026-06-05
Beacon Hill’s proximity to downtown Seattle draws homebuyers
A walk through Jefferson Park in the Beacon Hill neighborhood has knockout views of the downtown Seattle skyline. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times) By Victor Whitman Special to The Seattle Times Home is where … This story is part of a limited weekly series about homebuying in key places within the Seattle metro area. -
2026-05-31How safe is air travel really less risky than diving and marathons
Customers line up to board Alaska’s inaugural trans-Pacific flight to Tokyo at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport last year. Fatal aviation incidents are rare, but because they are highly publicized and… (Kevin Clark / The Seattle Times, 2025)More By Lauren Rosenblatt Seattle Times business reporter If you’re worried about flying on an airplane, you’ve probably heard this -
2026-05-21JOINT STATEMENT: Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac Denied More Time to Review Airport Plan Impacts
Cities’ Request for 90-Day Comment Period for Draft Environmental Impact Statement Covering Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects Not Granted BURIEN, DES MOINES, and SEATAC, Wash., May 21, 2026 — On May 18, 2026, the Cities of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac submitted a formal request to the Port of Seattle for -
2026-05-19Boeing and FAA miscalculated safety risk in md 11 fleet ntsb says
A UPS cargo jet takes off in Louisville, Ky., on July 27, 2020. (Luke Sharrett / Bloomberg) By Lauren Rosenblatt Seattle Times business reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. — Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration failed to understand the safety risk related to several reports of a part fracturing on the MD-11 cargo plane over the last -
2026-05-19Capacity challenges mounting at WA airports, report finds
# Excerpt for "Capacity challenges mounting at WA airports, report finds" Washington State's airports are facing a perfect storm of challenges — and a new report makes clear the window to act is narrowing fast. The Washington State Aviation Plan, published by WSDOT for the first time in nearly a decade, reveals a stark gap between where the state's airport capacity is headed and where it needs to be. Passenger demand concentrated in the Puget Sound region could soar to 107 million annual passengers by 2050, yet Sea-Tac and Paine Field combined can only accommodate roughly 67 million. Add a staggering $3.7 billion funding shortfall across Washington's 133-airport network, mounting cargo concerns, and looming FAA safety compliance issues, and the stakes couldn't be higher. Without decisive action, state officials warn that U.S. competitiveness, traveler experience, and critical safety standards will all suffer. Here's what the report found — and why it matters for the future of aviation in the Pacific Northwest. -
2026-05-18EPA to roll back PFAS limits for drinking water
The Trump administration on Monday proposed rolling back limits on “forever chemicals” that contaminate millions of Americans’ drinking water and have been linked to a range of health problems. The proposal would partially rescind the first national drinking water limits for the chemicals — also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS — set -
2026-05-14KCIA Vision 2045 Open House
King County International Airport-Boeing Field is at a pivotal moment, developing comprehensive plans that will determine its operations through 2045. The airport's Vision 2045 Airport Plan and Part 150 Study represent crucial strategic initiatives to balance safe, efficient operations with evolving aviation demands and community needs. Join airport officials on Thursday, May 14 (5:30-7:30 p.m.) at the KCIA Flight Service Station to discover the preferred alternative for the airport's future development. This isn't just another planning meeting—it's your opportunity to understand how proposed projects and improvements will directly impact aviation services, local operations, and surrounding communities. The Vision 2045 plan incorporates extensive stakeholder feedback and addresses critical infrastructure needs for future demand. Meanwhile, the Part 150 Study focuses on noise compatibility programs, ensuring community concerns remain central to planning decisions. With environmental analysis nearing completion and submissions to King County Council and the FAA approaching, this open house offers essential insights into decisions that will shape regional aviation for decades. Visit KCIAplanning.com for updates. -
2026-05-12State penalizes four organizations over $19,000 for fuel tank back fees at King County International Airport
Department of Ecology News Release – May 13, 2026 SEATTLE – After failing to pay a decade’s worth of back fees related to their underground storage tanks supplying King County International Airport – Boeing Field, Signature Aviation, Shultz, Inc., Sky Services, and King County have been penalized $19,681 by the Washington Department of Ecology. The