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Tuesday, January 27, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford today announced their plan to implement a long overdue overhaul of the FAA’s organizational structure. The comprehensive re-organization – the largest in the agency’s history – includes the creation of a new safety oversight office.

Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins today officially assumed the role of Commission President for 2026. Under President Calkins’ leadership, the Port will continue its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and economic opportunity for the region, building on years of progress toward a cleaner, more equitable future. “2026 is a critical year for our region as

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

$3.5 million interlocal partnership delivers critical salmon habitat and restores public access near Miller Creek Trail November 21, 2025 The Port of Seattle, the City of Burien, and the City of SeaTac celebrated the completion of a significant Miller Creek Restoration project on Thursday. The project replaced two critical fish passage barriers, created 450 feet

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

Checkpoint changes, north end ticketing options, plus new treats to enjoy. Plan ahead August 22, 2025 A record-setting summer is coming down to its final weekend as the Labor Day holiday approaches at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Since June, multiple records have been set for overall and international passenger levels while travelers who haven’t been

Court removes “indirect effects” requirement The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision, on May 29, 2025, narrowing the scope of environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).  In Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado, the Court reversed in part the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals’ finding that the Surface Transportation

The Port of Seattle (the “Port”) announced today notification letters are being mailed to individuals whose data was impacted in the August 2024 cyberattack on the Port, including Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and maritime facilities. The threat actors accessed and downloaded some personal information from previously used Port systems for employee, contractor, and parking data.

By Jack Winterhalter, Washington Sea Grant Hershman Fellow Fuel burned by oceangoing vessels — large ships that carry marine cargo and passengers around the world — contributes about 3% of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally. Most oceangoing vessels in operation use petroleum-based fossil fuels that release greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants that