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Port of Seattle paid fraudsters more than $570,000 due to lax security, audit finds
The port fell for phishing schemes on two occasions in 2021, the Washington State Auditor’s Office found, due to weak controls including staff not following protocol. In October, 2021 the Port of Seattle Diversity, Equity & Inclusion department fell victim to what auditor’s office spokesperson called a “classic phishing scheme”: cyber-fraudsters posing as a legitimate -
Aging, unreliable runway safety device leaves U.S. airports vulnerable
By Alan Levin A crucial safety system that’s relied on to avoid potentially fatal collisions at major U.S. airports is aging and plagued by outages that have left travelers unprotected for months at a time. At some airports, it hasn’t ever been installed. The technology — which tracks vehicles on or near runways to alert -
EPA proposal takes on health risks near US chemical plants
By MICHAEL PHILLIS The Associated Press In what could prove a significant move for communities facing air pollution, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed on Thursday that chemical plants nationwide measure certain hazardous compounds that cross beyond their property lines and reduce them when they are too high. The proposed rules would reduce cancer risk and -
2023-04-05
Des Moines Creek Basin Committee: Options for moving forward
PDF Print Version Meeting Purpose and Agenda Goal: Decide what is important to include in next ILA. How: Review previous studies, committee accomplishments, and current basin conditions. Discuss what has worked well, what needs improvement, and what the overall desires are of the committee members. Decide on some workable options for moving forward. Committee Origination -
2023-04-05
H.R.2533 – Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act
118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2533 Companion bill: S.1167 – Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act To amend title 49, United States Code, to allow additional funds to be provided under the airport improvement program for certain noise mitigation projects, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2023 -
Port Commission President Sam Cho aims to re-engage international trade partners
The 32-year-old sat down with the Business Journal to talk about the technological and market opportunities for the port and how it is preparing for a potential economic downturn. Port of Seattle Commission President Sam Cho ANTHONY BOLANTE | PSBJ About Sam: Job: Port of Seattle Commission President Board positions: Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, Greater Seattle Partners -
Snohomish County reveals plans for biofuel R&D center at Paine Field
By Marissa Nall – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Mar 28, 2023 Snohomish County revealed plans Tuesday for a new research and development facility for sustainable aviation fuels at Paine Field. The center would be in collaboration with Washington State University and also include a repository for biofuels. The county, which owns Paine Field, would likely establish the -
WA can lead the next sustainable era of aerospace
By Chris Raymond and Jon Holden Special to The Times Washington has been at the center of aviation since 1916, when Bill Boeing founded his airplane company in a shipyard on Seattle’s Duwamish River. Since then, the state has led the world in designing and manufacturing airplanes that have connected and protected people around the world. -
2023-03-27
Local and State Legislation Hope to Address Environmental Impacts From Airports
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, SeaTac, Washington, as seen from the air. Photo is attributed to Joe Mabel (under a Creative Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 license). by Agueda Pacheco Flores A County ordinance and a Washington State House bill could help alleviate the impact of local airports on South End communities. In the King County Council, Councilmember