David Ortman keeps an eye on the sky File photo, Anne-Marije Rook This article has been updated with quotes from Perry Cooper, representing the Port of Seattle. We incorrectly said they could not be reached for comment; we apologize for the error. Airplane noise grinding your gears? You’re not the only one. A North Ballard
Port has big Sea-Tac Airport plans for next 25 years
Two ironworkers shake hands after putting the final beam in place for Sea-Tac Airport’s consolidated rental car facility. The facility will open to the public on May 17. Port of Seattle photo SeaTac City Council members heard a presentation recently by Port commissioner John Creighton on the Port of Seattle’s Century Agenda. The agenda is
SeaTac – From crime-ridden strip to safe city
CLICK ON PHOTO TO PLAY SLIDESHOW: The original SeaTac City Council poses for an official photo in 1990. In the back row, from left, are Terry Anderson, Julia Patterson, Kathy Gehring-Waters and Jeanne Masters. In the front row are Shirley Thompson, Frank Hansen and Joe Brennan. City of SeaTac photos Fri, 02/26/2010 The city of
City of Des Moines withdrawing from regional planning council
The Des Moines City Council is withdrawing its membership from the Puget Sound Regional Council as of July 1. Following a heated exchange, lawmakers voted 4-3 to withdraw from the organization that deals with transportation planning among other issues in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Councilman Scott Thomassen, Councilman Dave Kaplan, Councilman Ed Pena and
Highline combatants say critical port audit only revealed tip of the iceberg
A Port of Seattle worker points out the 17-inch paving thickness of the third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport. Photo by Brett Fish Mon, 01/07/2008 Battle scarred Highline veterans of the war against construction of the third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport are not surprised by an audit critical of the Port of Seattle. The
Runway embankment completed
Port of Seattle Commission president Pat Davis waves a construction flag to signal the dumping of the last load of fill dirt for the third runway at Seattle International Airport. Television cameras record the moment. Photo by Amber Trillo Tue, 11/07/2006 Port of Seattle staff celebrated on Oct. 30 the completion of the embankment for
Endorsements listed by Rose Clark
Tue, 10/25/2005 Burien City Council candidate Rose Clark announced last week that she has received more endorsements, including the King County Police Officers Guild. Clark is running against Councilman Stephen Lamphear for council Position 5. Members of the Police Officers Guild stated they “were impressed with her views and positions on public safety issues.” Clark
1997 Port pact replaced
Wed, 10/19/2005 Times/News SeaTac lawmakers decided Oct. 11 to replace a controversial 1997 agreement between the city of SeaTac and the Port of Seattle with a new 10-year pact. In the 1997 Interlocal Agreement (ILA), the city agreed not to oppose the Port’s plans to build a third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport. The Port
Demos don’t endorse Lamphear or Clark
Against the backdrop of a sharply divided Burien City Council, 34th District Democrats declined on Aug. 10 to endorse either Councilman Stephen Lamphear or his challenger, former Councilwoman Rose Clark. Both candidates appeared to receive the support of a majority of party members who voted; however, a two-thirds majority was required for an endorsement. Lamphear,