2025-06-12
Our last post on funding Port Package updates (Three Votes. Three Dollars.) got many more letters than most. The reactions were everything from enthusiasm to sarcasm and in this year of the SAMP we think it’s time for a reality check. We recently picked up a new volunteer. That in itself is unusual these days.
The most important article we will ever write “Any public expression of support for a cause that is represented to be substantial, when it is demonstrably symbolic. These expressions come from a range of motives: from well-intentioned individuals who lack the time or capacity to achieve meaningful goals, to institutions and officials actively seeking to
2025-04-02
Where we’re at. What you can do. We’ve gotten questions regarding “where does everything stand?”, including the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), state legislation, local government and how it all fits together. In Part I, we discussed the SAMP, today we’ll talk about state and local affairs. Government State Both major bills we supported, SB5652
2025-04-01
Where we’re at. What you can do. We’ve gotten questions regarding where the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) is at, state legislation, and possible next steps. We’ll start with the SAMP today, where we don’t know a lot and go into the state and local affairs next time. The SAMP NEPA Draft EA The NEPA
2024-12-30
The SAMP and opportunities for change in the next three months Happy New Year to everyone who has followed and supported us since 2016. The coming year is going to be big and we’re changing in a few ways to try to keep up. The first thing you’ll notice is more frequent communications, which we’ll
Three ways to make an impact in Olympia this year Update (2024-12-05): The City of Des Moines has adopted these three items as its official legislative agenda. Thanks! #1. Fixed Site Air Quality Monitor In Des Moines Establish a fixed-site monitor around Sea-Tac Airport to monitor the south end of the flight path in Des
2024-11-04
Beyond the usual suspects in the SAMP Draft EA Comment Period During the Sustainable Airport Master Plan Draft EA Comment Period (SAMP) we know most people will focus on the noise and pollution. However, we also hope that readers, and especially cities, will focus on other areas which may prove just as useful in obtaining
10 questions for the Port of Seattle Many people concerned about all the flights from Sea-Tac Airport rightfully think about “making the planes go somewhere else.” Changing the flight paths. That matters. But while we’re working on that, we should also focus on a much easier task, which we don’t focus on: doing what we
2024-10-12
Image shows a protester holding an orange ‘HOLD THE LINE!’ sign and using a megaphone during what appears to be a community demonstration. The protest is taking place on a street with Boeing facilities visible in the background, suggesting this may be related to aviation or airport issues.
2024-07-10
Unexpected community response leads to discussion on improved environmental remediation The July 9, 2024 meeting of the Port of Seattle Commission marked a small but potentially meaningful victory for the Des Moines community. Item 8d Des Moines Creek West Tract C on their consent agenda was to sign off on the sale of the last
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