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2026-07-15Sea-Tac Communities Plan: Plan Summary Brochure
The Sea-Tac Communities Plan, jointly developed by the Port of Seattle and King County beginning in 1973, outlines strategies to improve compatibility between Sea-Tac International Airport and surrounding neighborhoods, with a focus on aircraft noise remedies, water quality improvements, and land use conversion. The plan identifies specific areas for outright property acquisition, purchase guarantees, and noise insulation programs affecting thousands of homes north and south of the airport. It also establishes policies for drainage management, community development, and long-term airport facility improvements to accommodate projected air traffic growth through 1993. -
2026-07-14Community open house: Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac demand equity for airport-impacted communities
The cities of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac held a Community Open House to demand equity for communities impacted by Sea-Tac Airport, presenting concerns about a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The cities argue the DEIS fails to adequately address hazardous materials risks—including incomplete PFAS contamination mapping and insufficient evaluation of off-site pollution migration—and does not properly demonstrate how airport expansion affects nearby neighborhoods, parks, and land use. Key deficiencies identified include reliance on future regulatory compliance rather than current evidence, and a lack of clear analysis linking land use conclusions to technical findings. -
2026-07-14Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) community open house
The City of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac co-hosted a Community Open House on July 14, 2026, to present the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). The meeting covered proposed airfield, terminal, cargo, and landside expansion projects, along with their potential environmental impacts on surrounding communities. Residents were invited to learn about next steps and submit public comments on the plan. -
2026-07-09Port of Seattle Commission Special Meeting – SEPA SAMP NTP Draft EIS Public Comment
The Port of Seattle Commission is holding a Special Meeting to gather public input on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-Term Projects Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) — and your voice matters. This critical environmental review shapes the future of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and surrounding communities, making public participation essential. Meeting begins at 4:00 p.m. with informational displays and staff available to answer questions, followed by an official public comment period from 4:30–6:00 p.m. where Commissioners will be present to hear testimony directly. Virtual sign-ups are accepted July 6–8, 2026, and written comments can be submitted via email. The meeting is also available to view or listen to online or by phone. -
2026-07-09
Port Of Seattle Commission special meeting agenda: SAMP NTP SEPA DEIS public comment
The Port of Seattle Commission held a special public meeting on July 9, 2026, at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to receive official comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-Term Projects. Community members could participate in person, virtually, or by submitting written comments to SAMP@portseattle.org. The meeting was part of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review process, giving the public an opportunity to weigh in on planned airport development and its potential environmental impacts. -
2026-07-01Tips for Providing Meaningful Public Comment on the Seattle-Tacoma SAMP Draft EIS
This document provides guidance for residents near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on how to submit public comments about the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) and its Draft Environmental Impact Statement before the July 21, 2026 deadline. It highlights key concerns including aircraft noise, air quality, traffic, and economic impacts on neighboring communities, with sample comment language residents can adapt. A central argument is that the standard DNL noise metric understates the real impact of a 20% increase in flight operations, and that supplemental noise metrics should be used to better reflect residents' daily experiences. -
2026-06-28Cedarhurst Neighborhood: Opposing Industrial Rezoning in Burien
Building Community support with Neighbors Building Community support with Neighbors Building Community support with Neighbors What is this all about anyway? Coming together to help our neighborhood Our platform aims to foster a strong community identity, which celebrates the unique and charming aspects of our Cedarhurst Neighborhood. We are nestled within the larger -
2026-06-23Port of Seattle Awards Record $850K for Community-led Environmental Improvements
June 24, 2026 This press release is available in 11 languages: Amharic, Dari, French, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese. በአማርኛ አንብብ (PDF) Af -Soomaali ku akhri (PDF) به زبان دری بخوانید (PDF) Leer en español (PDF) Lire en français (PDF) Basahin sa Tagalog (PDF) 한국어로 읽기 (PDF) Читайте українською (PDF) -
2026-06-22LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Airport advisory leaders urge residents to speak out about Sea-Tac expansion – The Waterland Blog
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It represents the opinion of the author, and does not necessarily reflect the views of South King Media or its staff.] Dear Neighbors: You will have the chance this week to engage with personnel from the Port of -
2026-06-08KIRO7: Public weighs in on Port of Seattle Sustainable Airport Master Plan
It’s no secret that the Puget Sound region is growing. To keep up with the increasing demands, The Port of Seattle created the Sustainable Airport Master Plan, a blueprint for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to address the increasing volume of passengers and cargo. The public can now comment on the draft environmental impact statement, available here.