A Day in the Life of an Environmental Intern

Port Commissioner Felleman and Environmental Department Manager Bob Duffner joined in the community tree planting event Sophia helped coordinate this January.

Ever wondered what happens during an internship at the Port of Seattle? Sophia Cassam, an intern at Sea-Tac Airport, shares her experience working for the Port’s Environmental team. (Sponsored Post) *** Hello! I’m Sophia, the Port of Seattle Environmental Intern at Sea-Tac Airport. I study Urban Planning at the University of Washington, where I focus

Port plan to cut 3000 trees near SeaTac Airport met with angry reaction

Gwen Davis The Port of Seattle held a commission meeting Nov. 22 and their plan to cut nearly 3000 trees in the vicinity of SeaTac Airport was met with an emotional response. By Gwen Davis It’s on everyone’s mind: “You’re going to cut down 3,000 trees?! That’s crazy!” The Port of Seattle held an emotional

Port of Seattle cancels public meeting about tree-cutting project

Will push ahead to discuss a 10 percent increase in spending 10/11/2016 By Gwen Davis The Port of Seattle told the public weeks ago that on Mon. Oct. 10, it would host a public meeting regarding the nearly 3,000 trees it’s planning on chopping down. This announcement was noted by a previous Highline Times story,

Port of Seattle explains tree-cutting project in further detail

3000 trees near SeaTac Airport are literally on the chopping block as part of the Port of Seattle’s Flight Corridor Safety Program. By Gwen Davis 09/06/2016 The Port of Seattle is set to cut down 2,800 identified trees in SeaTac, Burien and Des Moines. This plan, dubbed the “Flight Corridor Safety Program” is to ensure

Port of Seattle explains tree-cutting project in further detail

Port of Seattle explains tree-cutting project in further detail 09/04/2016 By Gwen Davis The Port of Seattle is set to cut down 2,800 identified trees in SeaTac, Burien and Des Moines. This plan, dubbed the “Flight Corridor Safety Program” is to ensure that planes can take off and land in a way that “safeguards the people

Updated: Port of Seattle is set to chop down nearly 3,000 trees; other officials say the plan isn’t well thought-out

Updated: Port of Seattle is set to chop down nearly 3,000 trees; other officials say the plan isn’t well thought-out 08/19/2016 By Gwen Davis Nearly 3,000 trees around SeaTac Airport will be cut down, in an effort to create for more viewing space for pilots who are landing planes. The Port of Seattle decided that