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Port Packages mapped: eligibility over time
Changes 1985-2032 The black outline depicts the 1985-2013 Part 150 noise contour. The light orange rectangle is the 92 sq mile area defined under State of Washington law (RCW 53.54.020) that is eligible for funding to mitigate noise impacts–but only those generated by Sea-Tac Airport. All sound insulated homes inside the original DNL65 (1985-2032). Sound -
2026-02-01Senate Ways and Means Comments on SB5652/SB6240
Our comments to members of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. They are tasked with approving these two important airport bills. There are cut-off dates by which bills must be voted on by this committee in order to move forward. If both bills are not voted on within the next week that will not happen. -
2026-02-01Ep #21 Maps Are Good!
After 50 years of community engagement and millions spent on advocacy, why do airport communities continue to lose battles over noise, air quality, and expansion? The uncomfortable truth is that the Casino rewards community engagement—an approach that never works--over developing one that does. -
2026-01-30
Port of Seattle Commission Meeting January 27 2026
Tourism. Rental Cars. PFAS. Port of Seattle Regular Commission Meeting A vote on the main item of interest for airport communities was set aside–the Flight Corridor Safety Program. Of interest was the Port’s Tourism program, another 2:1 match grant funded from the Tax Levy, that has been of limited use for airport communities. The challenge -
2026-01-26
Emergency Episode: SB5652 – Port Package Updates!
After 50 years of community engagement and millions spent on advocacy, why do airport communities continue to lose battles over noise, air quality, and expansion? The uncomfortable truth is that the Casino rewards community engagement—an approach that never works--over developing one that does. -
2026-01-26SB6240 Hearing scheduled for Ways & Means
Allocating a portion of hazardous substance tax revenues derived from aviation fuel to aircraft noise and air quality mitigation. Sign up to Support! Bill Text Sponsors: Orwall, Hasegawa, Saldaña, Wilson, C. -
2026-01-21
SB5652 introduced in Senate Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee
Expansive airport bill gets warm first hearing Documents/Schedule Our Take Senator Tina Orwall introduced her bill with an emotional anecdote as to the harms of childhood asthma–and the health benefits of proper air filters. This was a good idea considering the bill’s complexity. We applaud the legislative aide responsible for summarizing its contents. The bill -
2026-01-18
Ep #19 Banking
After 50 years of community engagement and millions spent on advocacy, why do airport communities continue to lose battles over noise, air quality, and expansion? The uncomfortable truth is that the Casino rewards community engagement—an approach that never works--over developing one that does. -
2026-01-04
Ep #18 The Mailbag #2
After 50 years of community engagement and millions spent on advocacy, why do airport communities continue to lose battles over noise, air quality, and expansion? The uncomfortable truth is that the Casino rewards community engagement—an approach that never works--over developing one that does. -
2026-01-01Not just another procedural
Happy New Year 2026 As we enter our tenth year, we want to thank everyone who helped out last year and ask for renewed support in the next. This is a big year and what we need most–to continue helping you–right now are a few more donations. Two slogans As the slogan says, “Solve for