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 1 of 4 | Emerging technologies such as drones, pilotless air taxis and a new generation of supersonic planes pose challenges to… (Jenna Schoenefeld / The New York Times) More  By  CHRISTINE NEGRONI The New York Times Just before Christmas, the city of Los Angeles sued the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “The FAA has put an endless caravan of

A Boeing 777X airplane takes off at Paine Field in Everett in January. Boeing recently entered into a partnership to recycle excess composite… (AP Photo / Ted S. Warren, File) More By Tom Ranken Special to The Times A couple of years ago, the CleanTech Alliance found a Chicago-based partner that wanted to work with

Kent Palosaari, his son Kai and daughter Mira in SeaTac. University of Washington researchers say emissions are polluting communities near the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and Palosaari worries that the… (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times) More By Katherine Khashimova Long Seattle Times business reporter Kent Palosaari’s persistent cough started eight years after he moved

Katherine Khashimova Long The Seattle Times (TNS) At least for now, controversial facial-recognition technology won’t be installed at boarding gates at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, making the airport the first in the country to resist the rollout of a federal biometric identification program. After hours of impassioned public comment Tuesday, much of it from people calling facial

By Katherine Khashimova Long Seattle Times business reporter Plane noise, emissions, traffic: The growing pains of a bustling Seattle-Tacoma International Airport have long agitated communities near and far, from Beacon Hill to Shoreline and Medina. But few cities have mobilized to the extent of Burien, just west of the airport. The city has twice sued

By Katherine Khashimova Long Seattle Times business reporter The four candidates vying for two open seats on Seattle’s Port Commission have a lot in common. All describe themselves as ardent conservationists, anxious to reduce the Port’s carbon footprint, especially around cruising. They hope to tackle long lines and traffic at the airport. They want to

Bob Edwards was a Port Commissioner during the height of the 3rd Runway fight from 1999-2007.

By  The Seattle Times editorial board Primary election 2019 | The Seattle Times editorial board is making endorsements in key primary races and ballot measures in Seattle, Bellevue, the Port of Seattle and King County. Incumbent Fred Felleman is the best of the field running for Port of Seattle, Commissioner Position 5. The environmental consultant was first

The Port of Seattle is a major driver of the Puget Sound’s economy, fueling trade jobs here, throughout the state and nation, and supporting the city’s role as an international destination. The port district, which comprises King County, supports marine-industry enterprises and runs an international airport, for starters. Its role is also perhaps the most

Grant Degginger, Position 2 Degginger’s depth of high level civic experience with major capital projects as well as his professional experience in construction law would be a boon for a port embarking on a construction spree.Read full endorsement → Fred Felleman, Position 5 Strengths: He brought his environmental-protection sensibilities to a port that already was