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The problem with cities
As one attempts to survey the landscape concerning the various negative impacts that the Sea-Tac Airport has foisted upon the surrounding communities, one quickly becomes aware of a black hole which I call ‘The Dark Time’–probably because I watched too many comic book movies with my kids. The Dark Time is the roughly decade-long period -
Alaska and Delta Competition Drives Growth at Sea-Tac
The two airlines account for two-thirds of all passenger traffic at the airport BY: Bill Conroy The two leading airlines serving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), Alaska and Delta airlines, together served more than 70% of the passengers flying via Sea-Tac last year ― with Alaska holding a commanding market share in domestic air service, at -
A Letter To Tina Orwall re. Stakeholder Meeting
Tina Orwall is a State Representative For the 33rd District. This letter is in regard to a Stakeholders Meeting she convened at Kent City Hall on August 15, 2019. Dear Tina, I wanted to share my thoughts on your Stakeholders Meeting last week. The Politics My objection to your support of my opponent is exactly -
2019-08-19A Day in the Life of an Environmental Intern
Ever wondered what happens during an internship at the Port of Seattle? Sophia Cassam, an intern at Sea-Tac Airport, shares her experience working for the Port’s Environmental team. (Sponsored Post) *** Hello! I’m Sophia, the Port of Seattle Environmental Intern at Sea-Tac Airport. I study Urban Planning at the University of Washington, where I focus -
Business Roundtable Redefines the Purpose of a Corporation to Promote ‘An Economy That Serves All Americans’
Corporate Governance Updated Statement Moves Away from Shareholder Primacy, Includes Commitment to All Stakeholders WASHINGTON – Business Roundtable today announced the release of a new Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation signed by 181 CEOs who commit to lead their companies for the benefit of all stakeholders – customers, employees, suppliers, communities and shareholders. -
Are the airplanes getting louder and lower?
No. And maybe. Objectively speaking, individual aircraft flyovers near Sea-Tac Airport are not getting lower or louder. (Before you click away in disgust, note that some of our members live as low as ‘760’, ie. when correcting for sea level less than 400 feet directly under the belly of an aircraft. No one is more -
Port Of Seattle Commission Meeting
To be held at Pier 69 Q2 financial results. Update on near-term capital projects. -
2019-08-09
Council ’suspends participation’ in airport advisory group, citing violation of due process
By Jack Mayne The Des Moines City Council unanimously voted at its Aug. 8 study session to suspend participation in the Port of Seattle’s airport Stakeholder Advisory Round Table, also known as StART. Earlier in the same week, on Monday Aug. 5, the Burien City Council, citing similar reasons, suspended participation in the same “stakeholder” group. -
Burien City Council Meeting
Discussion and vote on Burien suspending membership in the StART begins at 3:32:00 -
Highline Forum Meeting
StART Update South King County Fund Update – Andy Gregory Environmental Engagement Program Manager Part 150 Program – Stan Shepherd Aviation Noise Program Mgr Highline College Mt. Constance/Mt. Olympus Rooms Building 8 2400 S. 240th Street Des Moines, WA 98198 Map