This community newsletter from the RCAA (Residents for a Cleaner Airport Area) outlines how Highline-area communities near Seattle's Sea-Tac Airport have held the Port of Seattle accountable for noise, water pollution, and runaway construction costs on a proposed third runway. Key victories include a $150 million noise-mitigation settlement for Highline schools, a court-ordered halt to third-runway construction due to unmet environmental permit requirements, and improved water quality in local streams. The document urges residents to stay engaged, warning that the Port continues to pursue runway expansion despite being $3 billion in debt and facing ongoing legal and environmental challenges.Open full document
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A mailer from RCAA (Residential Communities Affected by the Airport) highlighting accountability efforts against Sea-Tac Airport’s third runway expansion. The document outlines key victories including stopping runway construction, exposing cost overruns, winning $150 million in noise mitigation for Highline schools, and improving water quality in local streams. It calls on community members to stay engaged and continue holding the Port of Seattle accountable.