Not long ago, halting an airport expansion over climate issues and environmental justice concerns might have seemed far-fetched. But times are changing. by Katie Wilson / June 9, 2021 A Boeing 737 Max 9 built for United Airlines lands at King County International Airport after a test flight from Moses Lake, Washington, on Nov. 18, 2020.
Facing climate concerns, will King County stop Boeing Field expansion?
Not long ago, halting an airport expansion over climate issues and environmental justice concerns might have seemed far-fetched. But times are changing. by Katie Wilson Back in April, I wrote about the dissonance between the existential urgency of the climate crisis and the default desire for economic growth to lift us out of the pandemic doldrums. We’re
Lawmakers want tougher carbon-reduction goals, even as WA falls short of current targets
Citing the latest scientific research, Gov. Jay Inslee is urging legislators to adopt a more aggressive course for curbing emissions. by Shauna Sowersby / January 17, 2020 Piles of wood chips sit near the RockTenn paper mill in Tacoma, June 1, 2016. State measures to limit greenhouse gas emissions from large polluters, including the mill, aren’t
Cleared for landing: $20M in new art installations at Sea-Tac
Amid the hectic holiday travel season, the airport’s art collection offers a visual breather. by Margo Vansynghel Photos by Matt M. McKnight On a recent afternoon in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, two pilots in uniform and hat sat down on a bench, backs impeccably straight, casually chatting while travelers zoomed by. From that perch, they could
At Sea-Tac airport, a red border made of sand draws attention to human trafficking
The Border US-MX installation can be viewed by plane passengers overhead and light rail commuters. by Agueda Pacheco Flores The red sand is shaped in the form of the southern border that divides the U.S. from Mexico. It took nearly 2.6 tons of red sand to build the 350-foot-long line. (Courtesy of Molly Gochman/The StoryMakers) As
Crosscut : Jet noise jeopardy: Seattle’s skies will soon get quieter — except on Beacon Hill
Describes the effects of NextGen and Greener Skies on the Beacon Hill neighborhood. Most of this applies to the Sea-Tac communities.
The Mic Dinsmore flap reveals deep differences at the Port of Seattle
The former CEO led the port into a greatly expanded mission of economic development. But that mission and Dinsmore’s dealmaking style have provoked a political backlash that has split the five-member commission. The fall election will spotlight these issues and might enable one side to gain a majority. by David Brewster / July 10, 2007 The