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November 12, 2009
US West Coast Ports/Western Rails Announce First-Ever Collaboration at World Shipping Summit in Qingdao, China
Six major US West Coast ports and two major rail companies demonstrate strength of USWC as Global Gateway to America
November 11, 2009
Sea-Tac Recognized as Best “Green” Concessions Among Airports in North America
November 6, 2009
Port of Seattle Announces New Partners in Rail Corridor
King County, Sound Transit, others join in preserving 42-mile line
November 4, 2009
Art Shows Beauty Found in Workaday Objects
“Purposeful Surfaces” exhibit at Port of Seattle headquarters interprets images of working waterfront
October 26, 2009
Seattle Sets New Record for Cruise Ships in 2009
Passenger estimates exceeded by over 30,000
October 20, 2009
Delta Positions Sea-Tac As Major Gateway to Asia
Airline Announces Non-Stops to Beijing and Osaka, Additional Amsterdam Flights
October 12, 2009
Ports of Seattle, Tacoma Strategize for Growth
Two ports tackle challenges, opportunities in changing competitive landscape
October 8, 2009
Port of Seattle Police Arrest Three in Largest Drug Seizure ever at Sea-Tac Airport
Seizure of 11 kilos of cocaine represents one of the largest in region
September 30, 2009
Update Regarding Homeless Encampment at Terminal 107
September 30, 2009
Sea-Tac Airport Simplifies Garage Parking with Ease of Use Pricing and Terminal Direct Option
New Program Begins October 1st
September 30, 2009
Statement Regarding Homeless Encampment at Terminal 107
September 21, 2009
Sea-Tac Runway Nears Reopening as Runway Designation Markers Are Painted Compass Headings "34R" Completed on South End Today
August 28, 2009
ZIM Djibouti, Largest Container Ship to Call Seattle
August 27, 2009
Sea-Tac Airport Awarded $5 Million for Green Electrification Project
U.S. Department of Energy Funding Through Puget Sound Clean Cities Coalition
August 25, 2009
Port of Seattle Declines Nickelsville Request for Extended Stay at Terminal 107
Group must vacate property by September 30th
August 19, 2009
New European Cargo Carrier Lands at Sea-Tac Airport
August 13, 2009
ZIM Los Angeles Makes First Call in Seattle
August 12, 2009
Update Regarding Encampment on Port Property
August 10, 2009
First CSCL Ship calls at Seattle’s Terminal 30
August 3, 2009
Sea-Tac Airport Named "Best Workplace for Recycling" for Third Consecutive Year
Awarded by King County Solid Waste Division
July 31, 2009
Air Emissions from Ships Decline at Port of Seattle
ABC Fuels program reduces sulfur dioxide 80%, diesel particulate matter 60%
July 30, 2009
Update Regarding Nickelsville Encampment on Port Property
July 28, 2009
Port of Seattle’s Smith Cove Cruise Terminal Provides Cell Phone Lot
July 24, 2009
Statement Regarding Nickelsville Encampment on Port Property
July 24, 2009
Airport Cell Phone Waiting Lot To Re-Open
Larger Lot to Open 9 a.m. Monday, July 27
July 23, 2009
Port of Seattle Celebrates Icelandair Inaugural Flight To Reykjavik
July 22, 2009
Positive Economic Sign: Rental Car Facility Construction Starts Back Up
At least 1,000 workers expected to be employed by year’s end
July 9, 2009
Port Commission Adopts Habitat Restoration Plan
Lower Duwamish River Habitat Restoration Plan balances community and business needs on essential economic waterway
July 1, 2009
Eastside Rail Corridor Statement
July 1, 2009
Northwest Ports Unveil Clean Air Strategy Report
First annual Implementation Report includes progress from ports of Seattle, Tacoma, and Vancouver, BC
June 30, 2009
Port of Seattle to Restart Construction on Sea-Tac Airport Consolidated Rental Car Facility
Commission vote means more than 100 people back on the job as soon as late July
June 25, 2009
Port of Seattle Statement on the Municipal League of King County Port Study Report
June 8, 2009
Sea-Tac Airport Announces Short-Term Closure of Cell Phone Waiting Lot In Anticipation of New, Larger Lot in July
Current lot to close Tuesday, June 9th
May 18, 2009
Proposed Land Exchange with WSDOT to Benefit Future SR 509 Expansion and Sea-Tac Airport Projects
May 15, 2009
Port of Seattle Dedicates New Container Terminal
Facility will generate more jobs, revenue for the region
May 13, 2009
Port of Seattle Police Department National Peace Officers' Memorial Day Ceremony
May 15 at Sea-Tac Airport Flag Plaza, 9 a.m.
May 4, 2009
Seattle, Tacoma Ports are the Green Gateway for Trade
Carbon footprint for Asian cargo lower even than all-water routes
May 1, 2009
Port of Seattle Police Engage 'Crime Stoppers' to Aid Investigation of Lasering Incidents at Sea-Tac Airport
Story to be Featured on 'Washington's Most Wanted' TV Show
April 30, 2009
Competitiveness, Jobs Top Agenda at Joint Port Meeting
Seattle, Tacoma commissioners identify strategies for increasing regional trade
April 28, 2009
Port of Seattle's Fly Quiet Awards Recognizes Three Sea-Tac Airlines as Good Neighbors
April 23, 2009
Port of Seattle Kicks Off 2009 Cruise Season
10th year in business opens with new Smith Cove Cruise Terminal
April 20, 2009
Celebrate Earth Day at Sea-Tac Airport: Attend Earth Day Environmental Fair & Sustainable Art Exhibit Opening
Everything from green products to recycled clothing and green architecture
April 16, 2009
CMA CGM and Maersk begin new service to Seattle
New joint service will call at Terminal 18 in June
April 14, 2009
Port Commissioners Approve Customer Support, Clean Air Package
Plan will retain jobs, make the Port more competitive
April 1, 2009
Port of Seattle Fire Department Honors 2008 Firefighter of the Year
March 31, 2009
Port of Seattle Proposes Customer Support, Clean Air Package
Plan will retain jobs, make the Port cleaner and more competitive
March 27, 2009
Sea-Tac Airport Aiding Alaska Volcano Eruption Response By Accommodating Increase in International Air Cargo Commerce
Diversions from Anchorage as Much as Three Times More Than Normal Traffic
March 25, 2009
Icelandair to Begin Service to Sea-Tac Airport in July
March 24, 2009
Port Commission Authorizes an Additional $17 million for East Marginal Way Project
March 23, 2009
Port Postpones Rail Corridor Transaction
Continuing bond market difficulties cause delay
March 11, 2009
Carnival Cruise Lines to Begin Seattle Service in 2010
Alaska bound 7-day cruises add to Port of Seattle’s growing cruise business
March 7, 2009
Port of Seattle Police Confirm Arrest in Aircraft Lasering Investigation
No Further Information At This Time Will be Released Beyond Statement Below
March 4, 2009
Port of Seattle Police Honor 2009 Officer of the Year
March 3, 2009
Sea-Tac Airport Receives Best Overall Concessions Program Award from Airport Revenue News
Award is Third of its kind for Sea-Tac Concessions
February 17, 2009
Port of Seattle Honors Small Business “Champion"
Keeney’s Office Plus Awarded for customer, community commitment
February 6, 2009
Sea-Tac Airport Passes Annual FAA Airport Certification Inspection with Zero Discrepancies for the Sixth Time in 10 Years
Inspection Includes Third Runway for the First Time
February 3, 2009
Port of Seattle Generates Steady Jobs, Revenue for Region
Slight decrease in jobs tied to beginning of economic downturn
February 2, 2009
Seattle’s New Cruise Passenger Terminal to Open at Smith Cove
Smith Cove Cruise Terminal-- Seattle’s new two berth facility will be a homeport for Alaska-bound cruises starting in April, 2009
January 27, 2009
Ports of Seattle, Tacoma, and PSCAA match EPA Grant with over $300,000
Funds will add extra horsepower to PSCAA’s Puget Sound Ports Cargo-Handling Equipment Replacement and Retrofit Program
January 26, 2009
Port of Seattle Posts Record Grain Exports in 2008
January 14, 2009
Port of Seattle Commission Approves Design for 'Green' Project at Sea-Tac Airport to Reduce Air Emissions and Save Millions in Fuel Costs
$20 Million in FAA Grants Anticipated for Pre-Conditioned Air Project
January 13, 2009
Deep Bored Tunnel to Replace Alaskan Way Viaduct
Governor, Executive, Mayor, and the Port agree to viaduct solution
January 6, 2009
Port Commission Elects 2009 Officers
Commissioner Bill Bryant chosen as president
December 15, 2008
Ports of Seattle, Dalian Announce EcoPartnership
Effort will explore environmental, economic sustainability
December 15, 2008
Port Commission Votes to Suspend Construction on Rental Car Facility
Global economic difficulties prevent long-term financing
December 13, 2008
Port Commission Directs Internal Audit of Firms Named in Recent Report
Motion also directs staff to implement all recommendations by McKay
December 9, 2009
Port CEO Releases Investigation Response Plan
Disciplinary measures, other initiatives outlined
December 3, 2008
Port Commission Releases Special Investigatory Report
November 25, 2008
Port Commission Approves 2009 Budget and Plan of Finance
Budget cuts costs, invests in job creation and holds property taxes flat
November 20, 2008
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Gives the Signal for the First Operation on Sea-Tac Airport's New Third Runway
Delays Expected to be Cut Fivefold
November 11, 2008
Port of Seattle Honors Veterans by Putting Them to Work
Second round of Veterans Fellows announced
November 10, 2008
Sea-Tac Airport Honored as Winner of 2008
Airport Facilities Management Excellence Award
November 4, 2008
Seattle Has Best Cruise Season Ever
Passenger numbers make Seattle #1 in Alaska market
October 28, 2008
Port, BNSF to Close Rail Corridor Deal in Early 2009
Credit market difficulties lead to delay
October 8, 2008
Seattle, Tacoma Ports Collaborate on Promotion, Transportation Priorities
Environment, security also discussed as two ports cooperate on joint issues
October 7, 2008
Seattle, Tacoma Port Commissioners to Hold Second Joint Study Session
September 25, 2008
Port to Begin Negotiations for Freight Rail Operator
BNSF selects GNP/Ballard to serve Snohomish County shippers
September 23, 2008
Planned Road Construction Will Impact Airport Traffic on Wednesday, 9/24, and Early Morning Thursday, 9/25
September 15, 2008
Save the Date - Public Invited to Community Open House on New, Third Runway
August 26, 2008
Port of Seattle Commission Delivers Stronger Oversight with Resolution
Resolution implements second of State Auditor’s Overarching Recommendation
August 21, 2008
Sea-Tac Airport Honored as Winner of 2008 Environmental Achievement Award from Airports Council International - North America
August 18, 2008
Port Commission, City Council Hold Joint Work Session
Boards discuss transportation infrastructure, environmental issues
August 15, 2008
Travel Guru Rick Steves to Headline FREE Sea-Tac Airport Travel Expo
Sunday, September 7th, 2 - 5 p.m. in Sea-Tac Airport's International Arrivals Hall
August 12, 2008
Ralph Graves, Former District Engineer, to Lead Capital Development at Port
Former Army Colonel will oversee all procurement and capital construction projects
July 25, 2008
Port of Seattle Investigation Finds Inappropriate E-mail Use
Disciplinary action taken immediately
July 24, 2008
Sea-Tac Airport to Conduct Major Emergency Exercise Simulating an Aircraft Crash on the Third Runway for FAA Certification
Exercise Date: July 30th - Location: Third Runway at Sea-Tac Airport
July 14, 2008
WSDOT to Purchase Pier 48 from Port of Seattle
Property to be used for staging during Viaduct construction
July 11, 2008
Lora Lake Housing Agreement Called Off By Mutual Consent
July 8, 2008
Port Investment Will Help Freight and Fans Get to Destination Faster
Commission supports jobs, economic growth with $5.5 million for freight mobility project
July 1, 2008
Port of Seattle Delivers on Promised Reforms
45 of 51 recommendations will be complete by August 31
June 24, 2008
Port Commission Approves Changes to Baggage System Upgrades, Other Projects
Additional oversight, analysis given in light of audit findings
June 24, 2008
Three Sea-Tac Airlines Recognized as Good Neighbors with Port of Seattle's Fly Quiet Awards
June 17, 2008
Port of Seattle Names Nora Huey as Director, Central Procurement
Veteran procurement specialist will lead newly formed office
June 9, 2008
Port of Seattle Welcomes Hainan Airlines Inaugural Nonstop Service Between Beijing and Sea-Tac Airport
June 3, 2008
Port of Seattle Reform Efforts Recognized By Auditors, Finance Officers
Commission meeting summary added to website to aid public in tracking activities
June 3, 2008
Port of Seattle Welcomes Shanghai-Based Cargo Carrier to Sea-Tac Airport
May 22, 2008
New Floor Count System at Sea-Tac Airport Helps Speed Travelers to Open Spaces in Parking Garage
88 Cameras Count Vehicles With One-of-a-Kind System
May 22, 2008
Port of Seattle Police Chief Named President of Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs
WASPC's first female president was also state's first female police chief
May 12, 2008
Port CEO Signs Agreements for Eastside Rail Corridor
Yoshitani, King County Executive Ron Sims also finalize easement for trail
May 8, 2008
Northwest Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service from Sea-Tac Airport to Beijing
Northwest Now Boasts Four Nonstop International Routes From Sea-Tac
May 7, 2008
Port of Seattle Announces Selection of Developer For 89 Acre Des Moines Creek Business Park
April 29, 2008
Holland American Line and the Port of Seattle Partner to Help Area Charities
April 22, 2008
Port of Seattle Expands Innovative Recycling Program
Partnership with Airlines Promotes Recycling On-Board Aircraft and Saves Money
April 22, 2008
No Foolin'! Trawl Net Recycling Program Began at Port of Seattle on April 1st
April 21, 2008
China Shipping to Expand Service at Port of Seattle
SSA Marine will continue partnership with shipping line
April 8, 2008
Port's Central Procurement Office "Up and Running"
Move implements key audit recommendation
April 4, 2008
Port Contractor Dredges Outside Scope of Corps of Engineers Permit
Port staff suspected violation, reported it to Corps in March
March 30, 2008
Port of Seattle Welcomes Lufthansa to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Water Cannon Salute Welcomes New Nonstop Flight from Frankfurt
March 27, 2008
Seattle, Tacoma Port Commissioners to Hold Joint Study Session
Ports will discuss environmental, security, regional cooperation
March 27, 2008
New Northbound Airport Expressway and Return-to-Terminal Loop Open at Sea-Tac Airport