Greater Seattle punches below its weight in philanthropy
“The reality of Seattle’s charitable giving contradicts the illusion that we are one of the nation’s most generous places.” by Tony Mestres Special to The Times We’ve all heard about the many accolades Greater Seattle has earned in recent years. We rank high on lists of Best Places to Live, Fittest Cities, Best Cities to
John Parrott named CEO of Boeing Field
Fired by former Gov. Bill Walker, the longtime manager of Ted Stevens International Airport will take over at Boeing Field in Seattle on Jan. 14 as the new airport director. The appointment comes after a highly competitive national search. John Parrott was unceremoniously dismissed by Walker last year after having managed the airport since 2008.
Airline Pilots Magazine: Investing On The Ground To Improve Aviation Safety
The FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP) provides grants that fund airport planning and infrastructure projects such as constructing or rehabilitating runways, taxiways, ramps, and runway safety areas in addition to airport signage, lighting, and markings. The grants strengthen U.S. aviation infrastructure by improving safety, efficiency, and the overall travel experience for pilots and passengers alike.
Seattle Times: Taxpayers need transparency for big investments in Port of Seattle
The Port of Seattle wants a tax increase to help fund a new cruise-ship terminal, but it’s not saying where it will be built. Taxpayers in King County are facing a tax increase to fund investments in Seattle’s industrial waterfront, potentially including a new cruise-ship terminal near Pioneer Square. The investments should be worthwhile as
Alaska Airlines starts taking reservations for flights out of Everett’s Paine Field
Alaska Airlines has started accepting bookings for passenger flights from Paine Field in Everett, bringing Snohomish County closer to realizing its goal of offering an alternative travel option to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The carrier will operate 18 flights to eight cities beginning Feb. 11, it said in a statement posted on its website Thursday. Those
On The Media: Has The Government Betrayed “The Public Trust”?
A lawsuit known as Juliana v. United States was brought by the nonprofit group Our Children’s Trust, and the plaintiffs are 21 youths, now between 11 and 22 years old. They accuse the US government of failing to tackle man-made changes to our atmosphere, thereby failing its duty in what is known as the “public
Sea-Tac tests allowing visitors beyond security checkpoints in attempt to recreate pre-9/11 airport experience
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is testing a plan to allow nontravelers to once again access passenger-only areas that lie beyond the… (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times) More Last year, Pittsburgh International Airport became the first in the nation to introduce visitors back to the terminal. By Hannah Rodriguez Seattle Times staff reporter Sea-Tac Airport,
I-1631 (Balletopedia)
A State Initiative to charge a carbon tax on fossil fuels. Although it exempts both commercial marine and commercial jet fuels (bad) we nevertheless support this measure. If passed, the law affords large grant opportunities to heavily impacted communities. We expect that these grants will be highly competitive. It will therefore be necessary for airport