• 2024-06-14

    Speaking of Psychology: How noise pollution harms our health, with Arline Bronzaft, PhD

    From roaring leaf blowers to screeching trains, the world is full of unwelcome noise—and researchers have found that noisy environments can take a real toll on people’s mental and physical health. Arline Bronzaft, PhD, talks about how noise affects health and well-being, how it can harm kids’ learning, why it’s not just a problem in
  • 2024-06-12

    The Brink: Airplane Noise May Be Bad for Your Health

    Researchers find that exposure to aircraft noise is tied to a higher body mass index, which can increase risk of heart attack and stroke June 4, 2024 2 Jillian McKoy As you jet off on vacation this summer, spare a thought for those living under your flight path. The noise of your plane whisking you
  • 2024-06-12

    WA carbon auction demand drops, prices remain lower

    By Conrad Swanson and Isabella Breda Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The project is funded in part by The Bullitt Foundation, Jim and Birte Falconer, Mike and Becky Hughes, University of Washington and Walker Family Foundation, and its fiscal sponsor
  • 2024-06-09

    Port Package Update Survey: more questions than answers

    Including only a third of the homes is not the half of it As we’ve been reporting, the Port Package Update program, now called the Sound Insulation Repair/Replacement Pilot Program has had pitfalls at every turn. The most obvious concern we had is that the survey was sent to 3,200 homes, which is only a
  • Part 150 Noise Study Workshop (3)!

    Attend a workshop where the Port of Seattle will answer questions about this important study. The Part 150 program determines the noise boundary around the airport and opportunities for noise mitigation such as sound insulation. Saturday 10:00AM-12:00PM Glacier Middle School <a style="font-weight: inherit;" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/2450+S+142nd+St,+SeaTac,+WA+98168/@47.4771754,-122.2999698,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x54904313e187ced5:0x2d39413c9853420e!8m2!3d47.4771754!4d-122.2999698!16s%2Fg%2F11cpgcgnql?entry=ttu">2450 S 142nd St., SeaTac, WA 98168</a>
  • Part 150 Noise Study Workshop (2)!

    Attend a workshop where the Port of Seattle will answer questions about this important study. The Part 150 program determines the noise boundary around the airport and opportunities for noise mitigation such as sound insulation. <td>6:00PM - 8:00 PM</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Location:</td> <td>Gregory Heights Elementary School <a style="font-weight: inherit;" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/16201+16th+Ave+SW,+Burien,+WA+98166/@47.4583586,-122.3561792,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x5490449487dc7485:0x76156cc4d118ae49!8m2!3d47.4583586!4d-122.3561792!16s%2Fg%2F11bw4cncmq?entry=ttu">16201 16th Ave. SW, Burien WA 98166</a></td> </tr>
  • Airport workers asking Sacramento to mandate airlines report jet fuel emissions

    Sid Garcia  Wednesday, June 5, 2024 12:57PM A new study has detailed the health effects of jet fuel emissions on airport workers and people living near an airport or flight path. A new study has detailed the health effects of jet fuel emissions on airport workers and people living near an airport or flight path.
  • Part 150 Noise Study Workshops!

    Attend a workshop where the Port of Seattle will answer questions about this important study. The Part 150 program determines the noise boundary around the airport and opportunities for noise mitigation such as sound insulation. <td>6:00PM - 8:00 PM</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Location:</td> <td>Gregory Heights Elementary School <a style="font-weight: inherit;" href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/16201+16th+Ave+SW,+Burien,+WA+98166/@47.4583586,-122.3561792,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x5490449487dc7485:0x76156cc4d118ae49!8m2!3d47.4583586!4d-122.3561792!16s%2Fg%2F11bw4cncmq?entry=ttu">16201 16th Ave. SW, Burien WA 98166</a></td> </tr>
  • Des Moines Creek West Brochure

    Download Brochure PLANS DRIVE TIMES DEMOGRAPHICS CONTACT Close to SEA International Airport   |   Access to I-5   |   Proximity to Light Rail   Floor Plan Property Highlights • Available Year End 2025  • Immediate Access to I-5  • Power: 3,000 Amps  • ESFR Fire Protection  • LED Warehouse Lighting and exterior      wallpack lighting  • LEED design standards or equivalent  • New Construction Starting Spring 2025  • Ownership Will Consider a Build to Suit  Building Details ADDRESS1432 S 216th St, Des Moines, WATOTAL BUILDING SF± 402,380 SFOFFICE SFBTSCLEAR HEIGHT36’LOADING56 Dock High Doors2 Grade Level DoorsPARKING316 Auto Stalls70 Trailer Stalls WAREHOUSE Site Plan 402,380 SF 56   Drive Times SEATTLE-TACOMAINTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PORT OF SEATTLEDOWNTOWN BELLEVUE PORT OF TACOMA 12 min20 min25 min25 min Demographics Population:  33,857  Labor Force:  18,009  Unemployment:  7.4%  Median Age:  39 years  Median Household Income:  $82,554  Cost of Living Index:  128.4  Area:  7.41 sq mi  Median Home Price:  $484,925  Gross Metro Product:  $56.2M  Primary Industries:  Professional Services,                                     Manufacturing,                                    Transportation/Utilities,                                     Construction Des Moines Fast Facts Travel Times for Map Kent, Seatac:                              15 minutesSeattle, Auburn, Renton:           30 minutesLakewood, Shoreline, Bothell:  45 minutes   Contact THAD MALLORY, SIOR 425-362-1410thad.mallory@nmrk.com CHRIS CORR, SIOR 425-248-7324chris.corr@kidder.com The information contained herein has been obtained from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified and no guarantee, warranty orrepresentation, either express or implied, is made with respect to such information. Terms of sale or lease and availability are subject to changeor withdrawal without notice.
  • 2024-06-01

    Council on Environmental Quality Substantially Rewrites NEPA Regulations

    Highlights The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) recently published its Phase II regulations under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Amendments to the NEPA regulations are significant in scope and affect virtually all aspects of the NEPA review process, with many potentially contributing to Biden Administration goals of efficiencies and streamlined reviews, while others possibly
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