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2021-05-18PSE continues bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) announced in May 2021 that it would make an additional $27.7 million available through its COVID Bill Assistance Program to help residential customers struggling to pay energy bills due to the pandemic. Customers whose net monthly household income falls at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level and have a past due balance may qualify for up to $2,500 per year in assistance. PSE also offered extended payment plans of up to 18 months and additional support through programs such as the Warm Home Fund and Weatherization Assistance Program. -
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. -
2019-09-14
Whidbey Island Residents File Class Action Lawsuit Against U.S. Navy Over Impact of New Growler Flights
9.14.2019|News Susman Godfrey L.L.P. and Marzulla Law, LLC have filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of the owners of more than 30 properties located near Naval Outlying Field Coupeville (OLF Coupeville), an airstrip on Whidbey Island, Washington, that is now used as the principal field-carrier landing training ground for the Navy’s EA-18G Growler fleet -
PSRC to lead Regional Aviation Baseline Study
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 20, 2018 Contact: Rick Olson, 206.971.3050, rolson@psrc.org Puget Sound Regional Council to lead Regional Aviation Baseline Study SEATTLE – The Puget Sound Regional Council is receiving a $1.6 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for a new Regional Aviation Baseline Study. The Regional Aviation Baseline Study will provide a clear -
2013-10-17Raisbeck Aviation High School opens doors on Museum Of Flight campus
Media advisory announcing the grand opening of Raisbeck Aviation High School’s new campus on the grounds of The Museum of Flight. The event features a specially-themed Alaska Airlines 737-900ER delivering students and guests, with notable attendees including Governor Jay Inslee and engineer James Raisbeck. -
2012-12-05
Port of Seattle Commission approves Century Agenda
Wed, 12/05/2012 Port of Seattle press release: The Port of Seattle Commission approved Wednesday, Dec. 5 an aggressive 25-year program that positions the port as a leader to help create 100,000 new jobs in the region while reducing the port’s environmental footprint. “We established bold, achievable goals for the port and regional stakeholders in our -
1996-03-27Expert panel says noise conditions not satisfied at Sea-Tac
In March 1996, an independent expert panel concluded by a 2-1 vote that the Port of Seattle had not done enough to reduce real-world noise impacts from Sea-Tac Airport to meet the conditions set by the Puget Sound Regional Council for approving a third runway. While the panel acknowledged the Port's extensive noise abatement programs, the majority found they fell short of the meaningful reductions required under Resolution A-93-03. The panel also determined that neither demand management improvements nor alternative transportation options, such as rail, would sufficiently reduce air travel demand to eliminate the need for the additional runway.