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A view of the international terminal at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport last week. (Kevin Clark / The Seattle Times) By Lauren Rosenblatt Seattle Times business reporter As the federal government reopens, lawmakers are publicly questioning the decision-making behind the Trump administration’s mandate restricting air travel. On Friday, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, urged the Department of

Dianne R. Phillips | Amy L. Edwards | Meaghan Colligan Hembree | Michal I. Freedhoff | Amy O’Brien | Molly Broughton Highlights The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Nov. 13, 2025, published a proposed rule (Proposed Rule) to modify the scope of the Biden-era one-time reporting requirement for manufacturers and importers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under Section 8(a)(7) of the Toxic Substances

She studied the impact of noise on health and classroom learning and helped impose stricter regulations in New York City. Arline Bronzaft in 1990, when she was a Lehman College psychology professor, aiming her noise meter at passing traffic on Manhattan’s East Side.Credit…Chrystyna Czajkowsky/Associated Press By Sam Roberts Published Nov. 12, 2025Updated Nov. 13, 2025

The Community Noise Mitigation Program is a competitive grant program designed to assist state, local governments and tribal entities impacted by military fixed-wing aviation noise – to include those impacted by both active and guard/reserve installations. On this page Overview Sign Up for Updates Eligibility and Requirements Second Competition Additional Resources Past Grantees Program Updates

Mathison Park Trees Update: The Burien City Council unanimously approved sending the Port of Seattle Commission a request that they hold a special meeting to discuss the proposed removal of trees under the Port’s Flight Corridor Management Program, including six mature trees in Burien’s Mathison Park. The letter sent to the Port Commission also requests