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August 23, 2010
Shilshole Bay Marina is the Place for Winter Boat
It’s never too early to find a winter home for your summer vessel

August 20, 2010
Sea-Tac Airport Environmental Programs Recognized for National Award
ACI-NA Names Sea-Tac 2010 Environmental Achievement Award Winner

August 19, 2010
Green Gateway Partners Awards will Recognize Port of Seattle Customers, Tenants

August 11, 2010
Port Financial Performance on Budget for 2nd Quarter
Container volume imports and exports exceed 2009 year-to-date numbers

August 3, 2010
Port Explores Ways to Boost Tourism
Promotional dollars spent are some of the lowest in the nation

July 29, 2010
Port of Seattle Drayage Truck Registry (DTR) Up and Running
Program to register clean trucks gets 200 sign-ups in first week

July 23, 2010
Ship Breaks Container Loading Record on First Call in Seattle

July 22, 2010
Port of Seattle, other NW Ports, Show Results on Clean Air Strategy
Agreement between NW ports shows big reduction in pollutants for Seattle

July 22, 2010
New Peak Season Service for Seattle

July 19, 2010
Port of Seattle Recognized for Efforts to Help Tenants Maintain Environmental Compliance

July 14, 2010
Dignitaries “Sign-Off” on Sea-Tac Airport Rental Car Facility’s Topping Off Ceremony
One year after restart, project is busy and on schedule

July 13, 2010
Port Commission Approves Transportation, Facilities Infrastructure Investments
Seaport facilities, dredging, South Park Bridge easements top list of projects

July 12, 2010
Transportation and Aviation Leaders Launch Sustainable Biofuels Initiative
Regional assessment to outline biomass sources for creating renewable jet fuel

July 9, 2010
Construction Advisory/Reminder: Sea-Tac Center Runway to Close for Panel Replacement
Runway to be closed 60 Days, July 13 – September 11

July 1, 2010
Clean Air Program Takes 200th ‘Dirty’ Truck Off the Road
Port of Seattle and program partners welcome new trucks to replace older models

June 23, 2010
Sea-Tac Airport Named "Best Workplace for Recycling" for Fourth Consecutive Year

June 22, 2010
Port Commission Debates, Commits to South Park Bridge Investment
Regional requests conflict with port maintenance, current budget priorities

June 22, 2010
Sea-Tac Airport Custodial Crew Member Named Goodwill Graduate of the Year
Michael Bulling honored by commissioners, port staff for his diligence and dedication

June 22, 2010
Fly Quiet Awards Winners Recognized by Port of Seattle as Good Neighbors

June 17, 2010
Construction Advisory - Closure Dates Determined for Panel Replacement on Sea-Tac Airport’s Center Runway
Runway to be closed 60 Days, July 12 – September 10

June 8, 2010
Port Program Continues for At-berth Ships to Burn Low-sulfur Diesel
Since 2009, ABC Fuels has eliminated 105 metric tons of pollutants from the environment

June 7, 2010
Port of Seattle Welcomes Newest Nonstop Connection as Delta Air Lines Debuts Route to Osaka
Governor Gregoire Attends Ceremonial Sake Barrel Opening

May 25, 2010
Port Commission Passes Motion Supporting Immigration Reform
Issue is an urgent matter of national economic and security policy

May 14, 2010
Port of Seattle Highlights Importance of Air Cargo to the Region with the Arrival of Copper River Salmon
Alaska Airlines Celebrates the First Arrival Today

May 13, 2010
Sea-Tac Airport Offers Special Parking Rate for Mariners and Sounders FC Fans Connecting with Link Light Rail
Half price, or $2 per hour, in Terminal Direct

May 12, 2010
National Peace Officers' Memorial Day to be Recognized by Port of Seattle Police
May 14 at Sea-Tac Airport Flag Plaza, 7 a.m.

May 11, 2010
Port Commission President Bill Bryant named Maritime Elected Official of the Year
Holland America Line wins Marine Environmental Business of the Year Award

May 10, 2010
Port of Seattle Welcomes PCC Logistics Expansion, 90 Jobs for the Region

May 5, 2010
Port of Seattle Partnership Brings Clean Trucks and Clean Air Together
Partnership with area agencies is a success, ScRAPS is embraced by Seattle area truckers

April 26, 2010
Cruise Season Sets Sail at the Port of Seattle
Each vessel call generates almost $2 million for local economy

April 26, 2010
Partnership Brings Clean Trucks and Clean Air Together
Partnership with area agencies is a success, ScRAPS is embraced by Seattle area truckers

April 22, 2010
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle at Sea-Tac!

April 21, 2010
Port Program Provides Incentives for At-Berth Ships to Burn Low-Sulfur Diesel
Since 2009, 96 metric tons of pollutants have been eliminated from the environment

April 15, 2010
U.S.-Japan 150th Anniversary and Earth Day 40th Anniversary Celebrated by Port of Seattle, Consul General of Japan, Local Organizations

April 14, 2010
Sea-Tac Airport Debuts Innovative Off-Aircraft Recycling System

April 13, 2010
At the Port of Seattle, Sustainability is in the Design
First port-built LEED project, new partnership with Washington Conservation Corps highlighted at meeting commemorating Earth Day

April 9, 2010
Budapest Express Makes First Call in Seattle, Joins ABC Fuels Program

April 9, 2010
Bell Harbor Conference Center: Leaner and Greener

April 8, 2010
Plug In to Some Good Environmental News at Sea-Tac Airport!

April 6, 2010
Sea-Tac Airport Offers Special Parking Rate for Mariner Fans Connecting with Link Light Rail
Half price, or $2 per hour, in Terminal Direct

April 6, 2010
Port of Seattle Invests $3.4 million in Spokane Street Congestion Relief Project
Project will ease traffic for buses, cars, and trucks by eliminating train delays

April 2, 2010
Summertime, and the Moorage is Easy at Fishermen’s Terminal
Conveniently located near many great dock and neighborhood amenities

March 23, 2010
Commission Hears Part 150 Study Input at Normandy Park Community Meeting
Meeting at The Cove Gives Public Latest Opportunity to Provide Testimony

March 22, 2010
Seattle, Tacoma Leaders Engage in Obama Administration’s Push to Double U.S. Exports
Ports say solving container shortage, coordinating infrastructure investments key to creating, protecting American agriculture and manufacturing jobs

March 19, 2010
Port of Seattle, Gateway for Goods to Alaska
Barges of the Duwamish a significant lifeline to supplying the ‘Last Frontier’

March 18, 2010
March 23rd Port Commission Meeting in Normandy Park to include Part 150 Noise Study Update

March 18, 2010
Blessing of the Fleet Honors those that Provide Jobs and Food for the Region
82nd annual ceremony at Fishermen’s Terminal draws support from community, elected officials

March 18, 2010
Air Cargo at Sea-Tac, International Air Trade Gateway Between the Pacific Northwest and the World
Flying is the only way to go for goods that have to be there in a hurry

March 17, 2010
Slainte! Ireland is Washington’s 5th Largest Export Partner
Boeing jets and parts make up majority of $1.8 billion market

March 16, 2010
China, the Port of Seattle’s Biggest Trade Partner
Imports from China top all other countries by a wide margin

March 15, 2010
Oh, Canada! Washington’s Biggest Export Market
Trade Week begins today, customers highlighted

March 11, 2010
U.S. West Coast Collaboration Promotes Advantages with Industry, Government

March 10, 2010
Port of Seattle Fire Department Honors 2009 Firefighter of the Year

March 9, 2010
Tightened Belts Leave Port of Seattle in the Black for 2009
Early, aggressive spending cuts helped protect bottom line

March 5, 2010
Port of Seattle Police Honor 2010 Officer of the Year

March 5, 2010
Clean Air Program Takes 100th ‘Dirty’ Truck Off the Road
Port of Seattle and program partners welcome new trucks to replace older models

March 5, 2010
Port CEO Tay Yoshitani Names Linda Styrk as Managing Director of Seaport Division
Styrk brings years of marketing, logistics experience to new role

March 2, 2010
Fire Chief Named at Sea-Tac Airport
Port of Seattle hires local aviation fire fighting expert

February 26, 2010
Port CEO names Chief of Staff, new External Affairs Director

February 22, 2010
Ports Encourage Congress to Keep Momentum Going with Emission Reduction Efforts
Port directors send letter asking for continued funding for Diesel Emissions Reduction Act

February 19, 2010
‘Year of the Tiger’ Marks 30 Years of Trade for Port, China
Trade between the two partners contributes to one in three jobs in Washington state

February 18, 2010
Mercer Investment will keep Washington’s Economy on the Move
$30 million in funding for Mercer corridor will create jobs, improve freight mobility

February 17, 2010
First Public Workshop for Tackling Airport Noise Issues
Wednesday, February 24, 5 - 7 p.m. at Mt. Rainier HS

February 9, 2010
Port Commission Authorizes Agreement with WSDOT for Viaduct Replacement Program
Jobs, economic growth drive investment

February 9, 2010
Port of Seattle Announces New Workplace Responsibility Officer
Vickie Rawlins will oversee agency’s ethics and compliance program

February 9, 2010
Port of Seattle Uses New Plastic Pilings
Innovative material replaces aging wood pilings in pilot program

February 5, 2010
Port of Seattle CEO Highlights Need for Port Infrastructure Investments at National Port Summit

February 2, 2010
School’s In!  Port Commissioners Meet at Aviation High School
Commissioners learn how Port support today is creating high-tech leaders of tomorrow

January 29, 2010
Port Commission Seeks Input on Viaduct Agreement with State

January 26, 2010
Port Commission Authorizes Creation of Small Contractors and Suppliers Program
Resolution establishes programs to increase opportunities for small businesses across the region

January 26, 2010
2009 Awards Received by the Port of Seattle

January 21, 2010
Port of Seattle, Local Agencies Get Nearly $18M in Homeland Security Grants
Funds used for security infrastructure, equipment, training

January 20, 2010
Port of Seattle again receives ‘AAA’ rating from Standard and Poor’s
Rating agency cites port’s revenue structure, strong asset position

January 14, 2010
Sea-Tac Airport Takes Next Step in Avian Radar Development with Real-Time Bird Tracking System
Technology Part of University of Illinois/FAA Research

January 12, 2010
Port of Seattle Reaffirms Commitment on Clean Air Strategy
Trucks, ships, and cargo-handling equipment will see lower emissions levels

January 5, 2010
Port Commissioners on Board for New Term
Commissioners Albro, Creighton, and Holland take oath of office; 2010 officers elected