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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an order on February 5, 2026, in two consolidated cases challenging Federal Aviation Administration decisions related to Sea-Tac Airport, brought by Vashon Island Fair Skies and the City of Burien. The court denied petitioners' request to file separate opening briefs and also denied, without prejudice, their request to file an oversized consolidated brief. Key upcoming deadlines set by the court include a consolidated opening brief due March 30, 2026, a consolidated answering brief due April 29, 2026, and an intervenor brief from the Port of Seattle due May 13, 2026.

This presentation on Airport Finance and Grant Compliance, delivered by finance officials from the Port of Pasco, Port of Moses Lake, and Port of Seattle, provides an overview of airport ownership structures and airport types. It covers the various entities that can sponsor and own airports, including states, cities, counties, port authorities, airport authorities, and military organizations. The presentation also outlines the different categories of airports, ranging from private and commercial to general aviation, GA reliever, military, and non-controlled FAA airports.

A handbook for Washington tourism organizations focused on responsible and sustainable tourism practices. Covers topics including diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility (DEIA), environmental stewardship, Indigenous peoples and tourism, climate resilience, and destination management strategies.

Des Moines City Council’s legislative priorities for the 2026 state legislative session, covering public safety funding, airport impact mitigation, historic preservation, ferry development, and local government financial resources. The city is not requesting earmarks for public works projects due to the challenging state budget.

The City of Burien’s 2026 state legislative agenda outlining priorities across three main areas: Healthy and Thriving Communities, Quality of Life and Economic Development, and Behavioral Health. The agenda includes requests for housing funding, migrant assistance, property tax cap revisions, infrastructure investments, and behavioral health workforce development.

SeaTac’s 2026 legislative priorities including the International Village project with International Plaza and Dining District, airport impact funding requests, and policy issues covering fiscal sustainability, public safety, housing, and infrastructure needs.

Presentation about employee commuting at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, showing badge distribution data across different employer categories including airlines, airline services, construction/temporary, government, and ADR employers. Presented by David Tomporowski at the Highline Forum.

The Port of Seattle Commission held a Regular Meeting on January 27, 2026, covering a range of business items including approval of claims totaling nearly $200 million, a federal legislative agenda, and authorizations for construction and tourism marketing contracts. Key presentations included a briefing on the Rental Car Program at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and a 2026 Draft International Policy Agenda. The meeting also addressed the Flight Corridor Management Project 2024, with a requested construction contract of $6 million and an estimated total project cost of $9.7 million, which is directly relevant to airport flight path and noise management efforts.