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2025-01-13Removing PFAS — Trading Forever Chemicals for a Safer Firefighting Foam
Drawhorn, Omie January 13, 2025 Each day Port of Seattle firefighters work to keep people and property safe. Because the Port of Seattle Fire Department (POSFD) is located at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), they protect aircraft, travelers, staff, and airport facilities. Now, in the midst of regular firefighting activities, POSFD is taking the lead on -
2024-12-21Construction Site with Steel Beam Installation
A crane lifts the final steel beam during a topping-out ceremony, decorated with an evergreen tree and an American flag — a traditional construction milestone. A large crowd of workers in high-visibility vests and hard hats gather to observe the event at an active multi-story construction site. -
2024-11-24Sea-Tac Airport Terminal Interior
Passengers ride escalators beneath a large latticed wooden sculpture suspended from the ceiling at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Visible signage includes directional signs for Baggage Claim, Ground Transportation, and Gates, as well as the 'SEA our culture' branding and retail storefronts. -
2024-11-20Aircraft Flying Over Residential Area with Trees
A narrow-body commercial aircraft, appearing to bear Alaska Airlines livery, flies at low altitude over a residential area with tall evergreen trees in the foreground. The aircraft is on what appears to be a landing approach path, consistent with proximity to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. -
2024-10-23King County International Airport/Boeing Field Vision 2045 – Goals and Objectives
A planning document outlining the goals and objectives for King County International Airport/Boeing Field’s Vision 2045 plan. The document establishes seven key goals including safety, efficiency, environmental stewardship, fiscal sustainability, land management, communication, and resilience, with detailed considerations for both airport operations and community impacts. -
2024-10-21Seattle Space Needle with Aircraft
A Delta Air Lines commercial aircraft (identifiable by the red Delta logo on the tail) flies past the upper observation deck and saucer structure of the Seattle Space Needle, with visitors visible on the outdoor platform. This image illustrates aircraft flight paths in proximity to Seattle landmarks relevant to Sea-Tac Airport noise-policy documentation. -
2024-10-12Hold The Line Protest
A man holding a megaphone and an orange sign reading 'HOLD THE LINE!' pickets outside a Boeing facility, visible by the Boeing logo on a building in the background. This appears to be a labor strike action by Boeing workers. -
2024-10-08Port of Seattle Order No. 2024-12 – North SeaTac Park for Recreational Use
The Port of Seattle Commission issued Order No. 2024-12 in October 2024, directing its Executive Director to take the steps necessary under Section 706 of the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act to permanently designate the 55-acre North SeaTac Park for recreational and public park use. The order requires the development of legally binding frameworks, a preferred protection methodology reported to the Commission by Q2 2025, and at least $150,000 in the 2025 budget for park improvements in partnership with the City of SeaTac. This action aims to ensure the park remains a permanent community and ecological asset, shielded from future aeronautical or commercial redevelopment. -
2024-09-16Airport Security Checkpoint Processing
Image shows passengers going through airport security screening procedures with TSA or security personnel checking documents and operating screening equipment. Multiple travelers are visible in what appears to be a standard airport security checkpoint area. -
2024-09-01GAO 24-107001: FAA Actions Are Urgently Needed to Modernize Aging Systems
A September 2024 U.S. Government Accountability Office report found that the FAA's air traffic control systems are critically outdated, with 37% rated unsustainable and 39% potentially unsustainable out of 138 total systems reviewed. The agency has been slow to modernize the most at-risk systems, with some upgrades not planned for completion until 2030–2035, and four critical systems lacking any modernization plans at all. The GAO made seven recommendations to improve FAA oversight and accelerate upgrades to protect the safety and efficiency of the national airspace.