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2025-09-23Port Of Seattle regular commission meeting agenda, September 23, 2025
Agenda for the Port of Seattle Regular Commission Meeting held September 23, 2025, both virtually via MS Teams and in person at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The agenda includes consent items such as approval of meeting minutes, claims and obligations, aviation security training authorization, and a Teamsters Local 174 MOU. New business includes authorization for a -
2025-09-22$500,000 in Port Funding Available for Community-led Environmental Improvements
The Port of Seattle is now accepting applications from community-based organizations for projects that improve the environment in historically underrepresented communities that surround Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and South King County, extending up to Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley, and the Duwamish Valley. A total of $500,000 is available in this cycle of the South King -
2025-09-22City Council regular meeting agenda – September 22, 2025
The Burien City Council held a regular meeting on September 22, 2025, which included a presentation by the Port of Seattle on its Flight Corridor Safety Program (FCSP), a program relevant to communities affected by Sea-Tac Airport operations. The presentation was led by Port of Seattle Assistant Director for Airport Operations Mark Leutwiler and Community Engagement Manager Marco Milanese, alongside Burien's Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director Casey Stanley. This agenda item, spanning pages 5–17 of the meeting packet, represents one of several City of Burien engagements with the Port of Seattle regarding airport-related impacts on the surrounding community. -
2025-09-22
City Council regular meeting agenda – September 22, 2025
The Burien City Council held a regular meeting on September 22, 2025, which included a presentation by the Port of Seattle on its Flight Corridor Safety Program (FCSP), a program relevant to communities affected by Sea-Tac Airport operations. The presentation was led by Port of Seattle Assistant Director for Airport Operations Mark Leutwiler and Community Engagement Manager Marco Milanese, alongside Burien's Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director Casey Stanley. This agenda item, spanning pages 5–17 of the meeting packet, represents one of several City of Burien engagements with the Port of Seattle regarding airport-related impacts on the surrounding community. -
2025-09-09Port of Seattle Regular Commission Meeting
Commission meeting agenda for September 9, 2025, including proclamation for Latino Heritage Month, consent agenda items, and various authorizations including environmental agreements and union memorandums. Meeting to be held virtually and in person at Port headquarters. -
2025-09-09Order No. 2025-09: An order of the Port Of Seattle Commission to rename the South King County Community Impact Fund as the South King and Port Communities Fund
The Port of Seattle Commission proposes renaming the South King County Community Impact Fund (SKCCIF) to the 'South King and Port Communities Fund' to reflect the program's expanded geographic reach across King County areas identified as having the greatest need. Since its establishment in 2018, the fund has committed $9.25 million to 52 community-based organizations, and a reauthorized five-year plan (2025–2029) will direct up to $14 million toward economic opportunity and environmental improvement programs. The order also reduces the required advance notice to Commissioners for recommended contracts from 14 days to 7 days to streamline the contracting process with community partners. -
2025-09-09
Order No. 2025-09: An order of the Port Of Seattle Commission to rename the South King County Community Impact Fund as the South King and Port Communities Fund
This Port of Seattle Commission order directs the Executive Director to rename the South King County Community Impact Fund (SKCCIF) to the ‘South King and Port Communities Fund’ to reflect its expanded geographic reach across King County areas identified by the Equity Index as having the greatest need. The order also reduces the required advance -
2025-09-08City of Des Moines letter opposing DNS for SEA Flight Corridor Management Program
The City of Des Moines, Washington, formally requests that the Port of Seattle reject the Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the Sea-Tac Airport Flight Corridor Management Program, arguing that it fails to adequately assess impacts on the city's tree canopy and urban forest. City Manager Katherine Caffrey urges the Port to instead conduct a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) examining tree removal, urban heat, air quality, stormwater, and habitat effects. The letter emphasizes that Des Moines residents already face disproportionate noise and health burdens from airport traffic, making tree canopy preservation especially critical to their wellbeing. -
2025-09-08
City of Des Moines letter opposing DNS for SEA Flight Corridor Management Program
The City of Des Moines, Washington, formally requests that the Port of Seattle reject the Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the Sea-Tac Airport Flight Corridor Management Program, arguing that it fails to adequately assess impacts on the city's tree canopy and urban forest. City Manager Katherine Caffrey urges the Port to instead conduct a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) examining tree removal, urban heat, air quality, stormwater, and habitat effects. The letter emphasizes that Des Moines residents already face disproportionate noise and health burdens from airport traffic, making tree canopy preservation especially critical to their wellbeing. -
2025-08-31Despite all the cruise ships, Seattle residents prefer other vacations
Aug. 31, 2025 at 6:00 am Updated Aug. 31, 2025 at 6:01 am The Norwegian Joy cruise ship docked at Seattle’s Pier 66 in June after passengers disembarked. The ship had just returned from Alaska after sailing the Inside Passage. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times) The Norwegian Joy cruise ship docked at Seattle’s Pier 66