People spoke and Port of Seattle listened: phase one of tree-cutting project will be modified

11/26/2016 By Gwen Davis The Port of Seattle held a commission meeting this past week, where commissioners heard passionate testimony from the public opposing it’s near 3,000 tree-cutting project. However, the Port listened to the public outcry over the past several months about the trees, and has modified part of the plan. Firstly, the Port

Residents livid about Port’s plans to cut 3,000 trees near SeaTac Airport

The Port of Seattle held a public meeting Nov. 22 regarding their plan to cut down some 3000 trees in the vicinity of SeaTac Airport. 11/22/2016 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 commission meeting on Tuesday afternoon, at

Port’s Dinsmore leaving in 2007

08/01/2006 Port of Seattle Chief Executive Officer Mic Dinsmore has said he will leave his position early next year. Dinsmore has been chief executive for 14 years, the longest tenure in that position in the Port’s 95-year history. Commission chairman Patricia Davis said the commission accepted Dinsmore’s decision with profound regret, but understood his desire