March 4, 2024 The Port of Seattle plays a vital role in our region’s economy, connecting us to the world and generating jobs. We also recognize the importance of safeguarding our natural environment. That’s why in July, we adopted land stewardship principles to guide our management practices, and from there, developed two strategies: the SEA
$5 Million Approved to Pilot Noise Insulation Repair and Replacement for Near-Airport Communities
Assessment to determine the extent of replacements needed February 27, 2024 SEATTLE — The Port of Seattle Commission today directed staff to conduct an assessment regarding the effectiveness of previously installed, federally funded noise insulation packages in communities around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). In addition, the Commission authorized $5 million in Port levy dollars
Flight Corridor Safety Program
The Port of Seattle has an ongoing program to remove trees around SEA Airport to improve safety during takeoffs and landings and replant in their place, native, low-growing trees. The first phase of work, completed in 2019, centered around trees on Port property. The second phase of the work, centered on non-Port property, is nearing
Land Stewardship Plan and Tree Replacement Standards
In July, the Port adopted Land Stewardship Principles across Port programs and for all land uses. These principles establish value statements and guidance for decision-making when it comes to land management. In turn, the Port developed two key strategies based on the principles: Land Stewardship Plan: guides forest health and habitat connectivity enhancements, integrates capital
Port outlines priorities for Sea-Tac Airport in proposed spending plan
By Marissa Nall – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Oct 31, 2023 The Port of Seattle plans to commit another $1.1 billion to its massive, rolling capital projects agenda at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport under its newly proposed budget for next year. Introduced late last week, the budget sets the stage for $5.3 billion in capital
Budget and Five-Year Capital Plan delivers major projects for today, prepares for future
posted by AJOT | Oct 27 2023 at 09:39 AM | Ports & Terminals Port of Seattle Executive Director Stephen P. Metruck introduced his preliminary 2024 budget and 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan this week. Port leaders have held public briefings for Commissioners over half a dozen times over the past six months, culminating with a presentation on the proposed
Our Transition to Fluorine-Free Foam
Randy Krause October 2023 The Port of Seattle Fire Department continues on a five-year journey to find the safest, most efficient aircraft firefighting foam (AFFF) replacement and make Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) one of the first U.S. airports to complete the steps for the transition after federal approval. In 2018, it was obvious the FAA would
The secret dispute behind cleaning Seattle’s only river
By Lulu Ramadan Seattle Times staff reporter This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network and The Seattle Times, with support from the Investigative Journalism Fund. Sign up for Seattle Times newsletters and alerts and ProPublica’s Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published. Times Watchdog stories dig deep to hold power accountable, right wrongs and
Thought leader forum: The future of logistics
Alitheon and the Port of Seattle, in partnership with the Puget Sound Business Journal, sponsored a recent roundtable discussion about the future of logistics, which is vital to the region’s economy. PSBJ President and Publisher Don Baker moderated a panel with Roei Ganzarski, CEO, Alitheon; and David McFadden, Managing Director, Economic Development Division, Port of
Des Moines Creek Business Park West Executed Ground Lease 8-3-2022
