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This City of SeaTac community services guide provides residents with a comprehensive directory of local phone numbers and resources, including city government offices, emergency services, schools, utilities, and elected representatives. It lists contact information for the SeaTac City Hall, Highline School District, Sea-Tac International Airport public information lines, and various county and state agencies serving the SeaTac area. The guide also includes a street map of the City of SeaTac and emergency numbers for fire, police, and crisis services.

A public comment submitted to the Department of Transportation argues that communities should have a stronger voice in shaping Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) policy, including drones and air taxis, before decisions are made. It calls on the FAA to conduct independent research on noise, health, environmental, and privacy impacts, and to use better noise measurement tools that reflect residents' real-world experience. The comment also urges regulators to avoid repeating mistakes made during the NextGen rollout, where communities were excluded from the process until after key decisions had already been implemented.

Vianair Inc. submitted Invoice #1069 to the City of Alexandria for $10,000 in consulting services covering May 17 through June 17, 2023, under Purchase Order #231645-00. The accompanying progress report details early-stage work across four scope-of-work components focused on analyzing aircraft noise at Reagan National Airport (DCA), identifying noise reduction alternatives, supporting community engagement, and planning industry advocacy. Initial activities included baseline research, website design, software setup, a review of southbound flight procedures, and several planning meetings with City of Alexandria staff.

The Port of Seattle established the South King County Fund (SKCF), a $10 million initiative to be distributed through 2023, with $750,000 targeted for pilot projects in 2019. The fund aims to reduce airport-related environmental impacts in South King County communities through equitable community engagement and eight guiding principles, including prioritizing community input, supporting equity, promoting innovation, and encouraging matching funds. Projects are selected based on their readiness to proceed, added community benefit, and alignment with established Port programs and commitments.

In November 2018, the Port of Seattle Commission established the South King County Support Program, dedicating up to $10 million (with $750,000 budgeted for 2019) to provide resources and support to communities surrounding Sea-Tac International Airport. Program development is focused on setting guiding principles, identifying near-term projects, and ensuring equitable community engagement. The initiative aims to deliver both short-term and long-term benefits to affected South King County residents.

The Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) is a forum created by the Port of Seattle to strengthen relationships between Sea-Tac Airport and six neighboring communities, working cooperatively to identify issues and possible solutions. Development of StART began in mid-2017, with each city appointing two community members and one city employee to participate, alongside the Airport's Managing Director as chair. Airlines Alaska and Delta, as well as Lynden, also serve as members of the round table.

This presentation from the City of Federal Way, delivered at The Highline Forum, provides a municipal update celebrating the city's 30th birthday and highlighting recent community milestones. It includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly completed Town Center Steps, showcasing local civic development and public infrastructure progress.

This document presents an overview of Career and Technical Education (CTE) at Highline Public Schools in the Seattle area, led by CTE Director Chance Gower. The district offers 92 courses across 18 schools in pathways such as Agriculture, STEM, Health, and Skilled and Technical trades, serving nearly 6,000 middle and high school students. Students have opportunities to earn college credits and industry certifications, and can now fulfill graduation requirements through a CTE Pathway.

This progress report from Front and Centered evaluates Washington State's HEAL Act, a landmark environmental justice law, assessing how state agencies are implementing requirements such as community engagement plans, environmental health disparities mapping, and funding structures. The report focuses on protecting frontline communities of color from compounding environmental, climate, and economic harms. Note: this document does not address Sea-Tac Airport noise policy and is unlikely to be relevant to that specific topic area.