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  • Ray Bishop Scrapbook (Washington Digital Archives)

    This scrapbook was assembled by Ray Bishop, Port of Seattle engineer involved in construction of Seattle-Tacoma (Sea-Tac) International Airport. The scrapbook includes photos documenting the construction from the initial grading work through expansion in the early 1960s and clippings documenting events at Sea-Tac through 1976. Bishop donated the scrapbook to the Port of Seattle in
    CategoriesHistory TagsBow Lake, Puget Sound Archives, Ray Bishop, Sea-Tac Airport, Washington State Digital Archives
  • 2016-11-09

    Archives Records Transmittal & Box Content List: Representative Upthegrove Papers, Sea-Tac Airport Third Runway Files

    This is an archival transmittal record from the Washington State Archives documenting the transfer of Representative Dave Upthegrove's papers related to Sea-Tac Airport's Third Runway and associated noise mitigation files. The collection spans records from 1994 to 2009 and includes files on airport noise studies, school district mitigation funding, community redevelopment areas affected by airport expansion, and related legislation such as the 'Dirty Fill Bill' and Airport Citizens Committee bills. The records were received by the Washington State Archives on November 9, 2016, under accession number AR-20161110-01.
    TagsDave Upthegrove, Noise Mitigation, Sea-Tac Airport, Third Runway, Washington State Digital Archives
  • 2016-11-09

    Archives Records Transmittal & Box Content List: Representative Upthegrove Papers, Sea-Tac Airport Third Runway Files

    Washington State Archives Records Transmittal and Box Content List, accession number AR-20161110-01, received 2016-11-09. Records transferred from House of Representatives, Office of Representative Dave Upthegrove, comprising the SeaTac Airport Third Runway Files. Box 1 contains file series spanning 1994–2009 including: Airport Noise/Part 150 Study (2009), WSP-Commercial Truck Enforcement Transpo Funding (2004–2005), Highline Forum (2005), Highline
    TagsDave Upthegrove, Noise Mitigation, Sea-Tac Airport, Third Runway, Washington State Digital Archives
  • 2014-06-01

    Ten Steps Toward a History of a House (Seattle & King County)

    This King County Archives guide outlines ten steps for researching the history of a house in Seattle and King County, covering sources such as historical building photographs, property records, atlases, subdivision maps, building permits, census data, and city directories. Researchers can access materials through institutions like the Puget Sound Regional Archives, Seattle Public Library, and University of Washington Libraries, as well as various online databases. While the guide focuses on general property and occupant history, it provides a useful framework for tracing land use and development patterns relevant to regional planning and noise policy research.
    TagsHistoric Preservation, History, King County, Puget Sound, Washington State Digital Archives
  • 2009-03-10

    EXH AR-20090310-01: Archival Box Contents List — Community, Trade, & Economic Development Executive Subject Files, 1995–2002

    This archival box contents list from Washington State's Division of Archives & Records Management documents Executive Subject Files from the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, covering the years 1995–2002. The files span a wide range of topics including trade missions, legislative matters, economic development initiatives, and regional partnerships, but contain no records specifically related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy. Researchers seeking Sea-Tac noise policy materials may need to consult alternative record series or agencies.
    TagsDepartment Of Commerce, Economic Development Division, State of Washington, Washington State Digital Archives
  • 2009-03-10

    EXH AR-20090310-01: Archival Box Contents List — Community, Trade, & Economic Development Executive Subject Files, 1995–2002

    Archival Box Contents List (Accession Number AR-20090310-01) received by Kifowit on 3/10/2009, transmitted by Shelly Schoening from the Washington State Department of Community, Trade, & Economic Development, EXECUTIVE/Director sub-division. Documents three archival boxes (location 2A B-2-3) containing Executive Subject Files dated 1995–2002 and 1998–2002. Box 1 contents include files on British Columbia Corridor, Brownfield’s Revolving
    TagsDepartment Of Commerce, Economic Development Division, State of Washington, Washington State Digital Archives
  • 2001-05-30

    Archival Box Contents List: Commerce, Trade & Economic Development — Publications and Official Correspondence

    These are archival box contents lists from the Washington Secretary of State's Division of Archives & Records Management, documenting records transferred from the Department of Commerce, Trade & Economic Development between 2001 and 2002. The boxes contain publications and correspondence related to Growth Management, Environmental planning, and a newsletter titled 'Progress,' covering dates ranging from 1960 to 2003. Note: these records do not appear to contain content directly related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.
    TagsDepartment Of Commerce, State of Washington, strategic plan, Washington State Digital Archives
  • 2001-05-30

    Archival Box Contents List: Commerce, Trade & Economic Development — Publications and Official Correspondence

    Division of Archives & Records Management Archival Box Contents Lists for Washington State Department of Commerce, Trade & Economic Development. Accession 01-A-209 (received DWH, 5/30/01, location Lo W-22-1, Box 1) contains Public Relations publications: Growth Management (1997), Growth Management – Strategic Plan (1993), Environment 2010 (1989), Overview Pamphlet (2002), GM Act & Related Laws (2002),
    TagsDepartment Of Commerce, State of Washington, strategic plan, Washington State Digital Archives
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Sea-Tac Airport is currently undergoing the largest and longest expansion in its history, collectively known as the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP). Some of it you can already hear, but you’re probably not aware of what it all means. Here’s what you need to know.
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As the source for federal transportation grants, the Puget Sound Regional Council was charged with developing a system to meet the growing need for commercial aviation. When the search for a second airport failed, they authorized the Port of Seattle to build the Third Runway, with a mandate to develop a noise abatement and mitigation program. In their effort to stop the Third Runway, the ACC argued over every detail of the Port's efforts--including property buyouts and sound insulation. The dispute was meant to be settled by a three member Expert Arbitration Panel. This is their final report. It finds 2-1, that the Port's program was insufficient in several respects. Despite that, funding for the Third Runway was approved by the PSRC, and the 'Port Package' program, proceeded largely unchanged. Expert Arbitration Panel's final decision finding that the Port of Seattle had not shown sufficient reduction in real on-the-ground noise impacts to satisfy noise reduction conditions required for approval of a third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport. The majority decision concluded the Port's noise abatement programs were insufficient despite being impressive in scope.
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