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2025-03-28
Why You Should Opt-Out of TSA Facial Recognition Right Now (And How)
Until there are clear legal protections for travelers and unbiased technology, you have every reason to politely decline Facial recognition technology is quietly becoming a routine part of air travel in the United States — and you might not even realize it. If you’ve flown recently, you may have noticed cameras scanning your face at -
2025-03-26March 26, 2025 Highline Forum (SIRRPP)
Port Package Update Pilot Program: Misleading By Design At the March 26 Highline Forum, the Port of Seattle presented an update on its Sound Insulation Repair and Replacement Pilot Program (SIRRPP). Their Aviation Noise Program Manager delivered a technically polished slide deck and report. But for the thousands of homeowners still dealing with defective Port -
2025-03-26
Highline Forum March 26, 2025
Meeting of regional electeds to spotlight Sound Insulation Repair & Replacement Pilot Program The next Highline Forum will take place on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 2:30–4:30 PM, hosted by the City of Federal Way. The meeting will be held in hybrid format—both in-person at Federal Way City Hall Council Chambers (directions) and virtually via -
2025-03-25STNI Weekly Update – March 25, 2025
A (mostly) weekly wrap-up of stories we’ve been covering This is the first in what we plan on being a regular (hopefully weekly) update. We know you are busy. We know it’s a lot. As you can see, there are plenty of things happening. We want you to be aware of all of them. But -
2025-03-20New study explores how to ease asthma in kids who live near airports
Interventions include high-efficiency air filters, other asthma trigger reduction supplies, and support from community health workers When University of Washington researchers discovered high rates of air pollution and childhood asthma in communities near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the next step became urgently clear — how to help. Building on Public Health Seattle & King County’s evidence-based community -
2025-03-20Southwest flight tried to take off from Florida taxiway after crew mistook it for runway
There were no injuries as travelers on Flight 3278 to Albany were put another plane. Southwest plane nearly takes off from taxiway March 20, 2025, 12:57 PM PDT / Updated March 20, 2025, 1:37 PM PDT By David K. Li and Jay Blackman A Southwest Airlines flight nearly took off from a Florida taxiway on Thursday before an air traffic controller -
2025-03-19SEA Airport Managing Director Lyttle to Depart in April for CEO of Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Aviation Managing Director Lance Lyttle has been announced as the next CEO of Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. “Lance’s commitment to excellence and his ambitious vision changed the airport experience at SEA,” said Port of Seattle Executive Director Stephen Metruck. “SEA has now reached the prestigious 4-Star Airport level from the Skytrax World Airport -
2025-03-19Sea-Tac Airport managing director to leave for Orlando
By Nick Pasion – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Mar 19, 2025 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport managing director Lance Lyttle was named the CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority on Wednesday. Lyttle is now in contract negotiations with the Orlando, Florida, authority but is expected to begin the role in mid-April. Port of Seattle Commission President -
2025-03-16
Port of Seattle says $337 million in federal grants at risk
By Nick Pasion – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal The Port of Seattle has identified more than $337 million in airport grants at risk under the Trump administration. Elizabeth Morrison, the port’s director of corporate finance, said in a presentation to port commissioners March 11 that the grants are largely included in the agency’s 2025-2029 -
2025-03-14
Thank you for supporting HB1303!
CURB Act for environmental justice held up for this session We are sad to report that HB1303 (also known as the CURB Act) will not be moving forward in Olympia this session. We want to thank everyone who supported the bill, address some questions, and explain why this is just a temporary setback. Momentum This