TagPress Release(25)
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2025-04-03Green Methanol: A Deep Dive into the Alternative Marine Fuel
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 -
2025-03-10Airport and Nearby Communities Partner on Taking Shared Policy Priorities to First-Ever Olympia Day on the Hill
SEA StART members met with state legislators and Executive Branch staff on new approaches to meeting aviation demand while addressing community concerns March 10, 2025 OLYMPIA, WA — Members of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), elected officials and staff from nearby cities, and Port staff traveled to the state capital -
2025-01-28SEA Airport Completes Pandemic Recovery with Record 2024 Volumes
Totals beat 2019 record with forecast of more to come January 28, 2025 The growth of the Seattle region continues to be reflected at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) as passenger volumes reached record levels in 2024, breaking pre-pandemic marks, and forecasts predict that 2025 volumes will be even higher. “SEA Airport is one of the -
2025-01-13Removing PFAS — Trading Forever Chemicals for a Safer Firefighting Foam
Drawhorn, Omie January 13, 2025 Each day Port of Seattle firefighters work to keep people and property safe. Because the Port of Seattle Fire Department (POSFD) is located at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), they protect aircraft, travelers, staff, and airport facilities. Now, in the midst of regular firefighting activities, POSFD is taking the lead on -
2024-03-30Press Conference or Government Meeting
Image shows what appears to be a government official or public figure speaking at microphones during a press conference or official meeting. The setting appears formal with multiple officials in business attire in the background. -
Two court victories on Schiphol airport and KLM airlines!
Press Release on March 20th 2024 – Today, a historic verdict ruled that Schiphol Amsterdam airport has to reduce its flights to a maximum of 400,000 a year. Yesterday, another court ruled that the Dutch airline KLM has misled customers with its green claims. These victories against corporate polluters are a result of growing citizen’s -
2023-06-30
SeaTacNoise.Info receives 4Culture grant for documentary
Press release: SeaTacNoise.Info has been chosen by 4Culture.Org for a grant to complete "Under The Flight Path: A Community History of Sea-Tac Airport". -
2022-10-01Port of Seattle 2023 budget information one-pager
Port of Seattle budget overview document detailing funding sources, expenditures, tax levy information, and community programs. The document shows that the Port is primarily funded by fees and operating revenue with property tax comprising only 4.1% of funds, and plans to invest $726.8 million in capital projects in 2023. -
2020-10-01Port 101: What is the Port of Seattle?
An informational overview document explaining the Port of Seattle’s mission, operations, governance structure, funding sources, and key facilities including Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and maritime operations. The document covers how the Port serves the community through aviation, maritime, economic partnerships, and sustainability initiatives. -
2020-03-12Port Of Seattle-Cities Aircraft Noise DC Fly-in Prep Memo
The tentative agenda for participants in the Port Of Seattle’s ‘fly-in’ to Washington D.C. This was scheduled to coincide with the National League Of Cities conference.