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This document presents the eligibility and priority area map for Cycle V of the South King and Port Communities Fund (SKPCF) Environmental Improvement Program (EGP), administered by the Port of Seattle. The map outlines the geographic boundaries of communities in South King County — including areas such as Burien, Tukwila, Renton, Des Moines, Kent, and Federal Way — that are eligible for environmental improvement funding, likely related to noise and pollution impacts from Sea-Tac Airport and port operations. Priority zones are visually highlighted to help direct resources toward the most affected neighborhoods within the program's service area.

This traffic engineering report analyzes three signalized intersections along S 128th Street near SR 509 in the Sea-Tac area under projected 2032 No Action conditions during the PM peak hour. The study finds that the SR 509 ramp intersections are operating well over capacity, with an Intersection Capacity Utilization of 104.6% and an ICU Level of Service G, while the Des Moines Way S intersection operates more acceptably at 63.3% ICU. Overall intersection control delays range from approximately 19 to 27 seconds, with most approaches functioning at Level of Service B or C.

The Highline Forum held its September 24, 2025 meeting at the City of Des Moines Police Training Room, with key agenda topics including an update on the Part 150 Noise Study for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and the South King & Port Community Fund Environmental Improvement Program. The hybrid meeting, co-chaired by Councilmember Matt Mahoney, also featured presentations on the SEA Airport Aviation Director search and a StART update from Port of Seattle representatives. The forum meets bimonthly throughout 2025, rotating among local host cities including Federal Way, Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac.

Des Moines Creek Business Park West is a new 405,680-square-foot industrial warehouse facility planned for construction starting Spring 2025 at 1432 S 216th St in Des Moines, WA, located approximately 12 minutes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The building features 36-foot clear height, 56 dock-high doors, 3,000 amps of power, and ESFR fire protection, with availability expected in Q3 2026. The site offers immediate access to I-5 and is available for lease, with the ownership willing to consider a build-to-suit arrangement.

This July 2025 draft cultural resources assessment, prepared by Stell for WSP USA and the Port of Seattle, evaluates potential cultural and archaeological impacts associated with a proposed Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant project in King County, Washington. The 10.6-acre study area is located near Des Moines and covers sections in Townships 22N and 23N. The assessment found no archaeological sites, isolates, or traditional cultural properties within the project area.

The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Noise Programs Office received 15,187 noise-related comments from 169 distinct households in June 2025, bringing the year-to-date total to 75,721 comments. The highest comment volumes came from Des Moines, Vashon, and Seattle, with the vast majority of complaints categorized as noise annoyance and submitted via a third-party web application. The report breaks down comments by city, zip code, complaint type, and filing method, offering a detailed snapshot of community noise concerns around Sea-Tac Airport.