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2026-06-12Bellevue residents say new cross-lake rail line violates noise limits
By Chris Daniels,KOMO News Senior Reporter BELLEVUE, Wash. — A group of Bellevue homeowners says Sound Transit’s new 2 Line trains crossing Lake Washington are keeping residents awake at night and may be violating local noise ordinances. Residents in Bellevue’s Enatai neighborhood say a loud, low-frequency rumble generated by trains crossing the East Channel Bridge -
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. -
2026-05-22SAMP: the unsustainable airport master plan – 2026 pre-open house hero
Advocacy flyer opposing the Sea-Tac Airport Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), characterizing it as the 'UnSustainable Airport Master Plan' and warning of one-third more flights, noise, and pollution with no mitigation or compensation. Public comment is noted as beginning May 22, 2026, with resources listed at stni.info/samp/ and sea-tacnoise.info. -
2026-05-22SAMP – the unsustainable airport master plan
Advocacy flyer from Sea-Tac Noise.Info opposing the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), characterizing it as the 'UnSustainable Airport Master Plan' and warning of one-third more flights, noise, and pollution with no mitigation or compensation. The flyer directs the public to subscribe at stni.info/samp/ and notes that public comment opens May 22, 2026. -
2026-05-08It all adds up SEA change – deploying underwater tech to study how noise affects marine life
A Port of Seattle promotional image featuring a dolphin or orca dorsal fin breaking the surface of calm water, with mountains visible in the background. The image promotes the Port's deployment of underwater technology to study how noise affects marine life, under their 'It All Adds Up Sea Change' environmental initiative. -
2026-04-28Noisequest logo
Logo for NOISE (Neighbors Opposed to Irritating and Stressful Environments), a community advocacy organization concerned with airport noise. The logo features bold blue block letters spelling 'NOISE' with a stylized blue commercial airplane graphic integrated into the design. -
2026-01-06Airport noise mitigation program implementation guidelines
This document outlines how airport noise impact programs can be approved and funded under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Once a detailed study confirms substantial community noise impact and a reasonable solution is proposed, costs become eligible for approval. Specific guidelines must then be developed covering property acquisition or sound insulation options, including owner agreements, appraisals, market exposure, noise insulation standards, and relocation proposals. -
2026-01-06Summary — areas of agreement — Workshop #1 — Silence is golden
This document summarizes the areas of agreement reached at Workshop #1, titled 'Silence is Golden,' focusing on Sea-Tac Airport improvements and compatible land use in high-impact noise zones. Participants agreed that the airport is important to the community but has lost its former welcoming atmosphere, and suggested improvements such as lounge seating, art displays, and better amenities. The group also reached consensus that noise-sensitive uses like residences, schools, and hospitals should be prohibited in heavily affected areas, while open space, light industry, and recreational uses were seen as appropriate alternatives. -
2026-01-06Interim answers to November 9, 1983 letter regarding airport noise remedy program
This letter from Edward G. Tatum, Manager of the FAA Airports Division, provides interim answers to the Port of Seattle's questions about federal funding and guidelines for airport noise remedy programs near Sea-Tac Airport. It outlines key details such as 80% federal cost coverage under the Airport Safety and Noise Abatement Act, eligibility criteria for sound insulation and property purchase assistance programs, and interior sound level standards based on EPA recommendations. The letter acknowledges that the FAA and Port of Seattle are breaking new ground together in developing policies that could serve as a nationwide model for noise abatement programs. -
Handwritten Notes – School District Responsibilities and Community Concerns
Handwritten notes discussing who will accept responsibility in various organizations (POS, King Co., FHP), questions about community plans, and concerns about aircraft noise impact on schools. Includes references to Boulevard Elementary School in Seattle and Denis High School with costs noted.