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2026-01-06Response to comments on the Sea-Tac/Communities Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement
This document is a formal response to public comments on the Sea-Tac/Communities Plan Draft Environmental Impact Statement, addressing concerns about the airport's Noise Remedy Program. It explains that noise program classifications for petition signers were upgraded due to factors such as summer flight patterns and proximity to approach paths, and that most signers were moved into the Purchase Guarantee area or recommended for the Cost Sharing Insulation Program. The response also notes that no specific schedule exists for noise remedy implementation due to uncertainties in federal funding, and that detailed land-use planning for acquisition areas will involve full citizen participation after properties are acquired. -
2026-01-06Port Announces Wendy Reiter as New SEA Airport Managing Director
Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck announced today that Wendy Reiter has been selected as the new Managing Director of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), effective January 7, 2026. A veteran leader at SEA and longtime partner to key federal aviation agencies, Reiter currently leads Security, Fire, and Emergency Preparedness for SEA. Over the last -
2026-01-05StART policy working group meeting summary
The StART Policy Working Group met on January 5, 2026 to plan advocacy efforts at the state and federal level on behalf of communities neighboring Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Key topics included organizing a State Day on the Hill in Olympia on February 3, reviewing a proposed study on the airport's socioeconomic and health impacts on surrounding communities, and discussing a recent federal legislative win allowing the FAA to fund secondary noise insulation repair and replacement at airports like SEA. The group also addressed how to handle items lacking full consensus on their State Legislative Agenda, including a contentious airport-related bill expected to be revised in the upcoming session. -
2026-01-01Resolution creating the Port Of Seattle Negotiation Council Committee (PNC) and authorizing interlocal agreement negotiations
The City of SeaTac passed a resolution creating the Port of Seattle Negotiation Committee (PNC), an ad hoc council committee tasked with guiding negotiations between the city and the Port of Seattle, which owns and operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The committee, composed of Deputy Mayor Senayet Negusse, Councilmember Peter Kwon, and Councilmember Joe Vinson, will work toward developing a new Interlocal Agreement to replace the current 2018 agreement set to expire in February 2028. The resolution also authorizes the City Manager to formally initiate those negotiations with the Port of Seattle. -
2026-01-012026 Port Of Seattle Community Program Funding by Activity – $21.5M Proposed Budget
A pie chart from page 48 of a 95-page Port of Seattle budget document breaks down the 2026 proposed $21.5M Port Community Program budget into four categories: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (38.8%, $8.2M), Economic Development (28.6%, $6.0M), Workforce Development (26.0%, $5.5M), and SeaTac Community Relief (6.6%, $1.4M). Line-item details are listed for each category, including a $1.4M SeaTac Community Relief allocation relevant to Sea-Tac Airport noise-affected communities. -
2026-01-01Resolution creating the Port Of Seattle Negotiation Council Committee (PNC) and authorizing interlocal agreement negotiations
The City of SeaTac passed a resolution creating the Port of Seattle Negotiation Committee (PNC), an ad hoc council committee tasked with guiding negotiations between the city and the Port of Seattle, which owns and operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The committee, composed of Deputy Mayor Senayet Negusse, Councilmember Peter Kwon, and Councilmember Joe Vinson, will work toward developing a new Interlocal Agreement to replace the current 2018 agreement set to expire in February 2028. The resolution also authorizes the City Manager to formally initiate those negotiations with the Port of Seattle. -
Airport University – Working with Airport Communities to Build Aviation Career Pathways
Airport University Working with Communities to Build Aviation Career Pathways Airport University provides career exploration, education and career-connected learning for career advancement. Through partnerships with Highline and South Seattle Colleges, we offer free, in-person college classes at SEA Airport. Our classes help SEA Airport employees and community members build skills in computers, customer service, communications -
2025-12-28Behind Puget Sound shipping industry’s push for cleaner fuel
By Tom Banse Salish Current From his getaway cabin on San Juan Island, Fred Felleman has a clear view of the international shipping lanes of Haro Strait. The wide variety of big ships passing by are not just a photogenic curiosity for Felleman. They’re a personal and professional preoccupation. “I’m an avid ship-spotter,” said Felleman, a -
2025-12-19Table of Experts: The Pacific Northwest’s rising demand—inside the infrastructure, workforce, and tourism strategies shaping our future
As the Puget Sound region continues to attract new residents, record visitor demand, and expanding global business ties, its infrastructure and workforce face unprecedented pressure—and opportunity. Leaders from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, MLK Labor, and Visit Bellevue share how they’re adapting to rapid growth, strengthening global access, and preparing the region for the next decade of -
2025-12-18Port Of Seattle Response Letter to Des Moines Mayor Traci Buxton: Sound Insulation Repair and Replacement Pilot Program
The Port of Seattle wrote to Des Moines Mayor Traci Buxton in December 2025 to explain its Sound Insulation Repair and Replacement Pilot Program, a $5 million initiative aimed at helping homeowners near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport whose aging sound insulation packages may no longer be performing adequately. The program focuses on homes that received insulation before 1993 and are located within the FAA-approved Noise Remedy Boundary, with eligibility determined by acoustic testing showing interior noise levels at or above 45 dB DNL. Of the 117 homes tested in the initial phase, five were found eligible, and the Port plans to expand outreach to an additional 209 homes in early 2026 while pursuing FAA grant funding that could cover up to 80% of design and construction costs.