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Port Welcomes Mexican Naval Vessel ARM Benito Juarez (POLA 101)

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

The Port of Seattle welcomed the Mexican Naval Vessel ARM Benito Juarez (POLA 101) to Terminal 90 this week as the crew made their return voyage home to Manzanillo, Mexico. The stop in Seattle followed joint training exercises wit...

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SEA Therapy Dog Brings Comfort Across State Lines

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

She may not have a boarding pass, but Keena clocks more airport hours than many frequent fliers. With one paw in Colorado and another in Washington state, this red-coated field golden retriever brings comfort and chases smiles whe...

A classroom where a person wearing a blindfold uses a white cane while another person stands nearby, with several others and chairs in the background.

Inspiring the Next Generation: Accessibility Careers at Highline Public Schools

Wed, Jul 09, 2025

When Candace Field studied interior design, she never expected it would lead to a career in accessibility. But her early work in the hospitality industry required an understanding of federal building codes and regulations, includi...

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Five Fast Facts about Commercial Fishing

Tue, Jul 08, 2025

Published in 2019; updated in 2025Every old-timer in Seattle probably has a fishing story to tell from the good old days. But the days of fishermen bringing their catch home and putting their money into the local economy aren't ju...

A large cruise ship approaches the Seattle waterfront, with downtown buildings and a cloudy sky in the background.

The Rising Tide of Seattle’s Cruise Industry

Tue, Jul 08, 2025

Written in 2018; updated in 2025Gone are the days when a cruise ship in town was a novel sighting. Now, cruise ships have become an iconic part of the Seattle waterfront and a primary economic driver for Seattle.  Since 2000,...

A large cruise ship approaches the Seattle waterfront, with downtown buildings and a cloudy sky in the background.

The Rising Tide of Seattle’s Cruise Industry

Tue, Jul 08, 2025

Written in 2018; updated in 2025Gone are the days when a cruise ship in town was a novel sighting. Now, cruise ships have become an iconic part of the Seattle waterfront and a primary economic driver for Seattle.  Since 2000,...

Rows of stacked red shipping containers viewed from below with an orange crane and operator cabin overheard

Ship Sightings

Mon, Jul 07, 2025

Cargo operations in our region are managed by The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), which jointly operates the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma. The NWSA publishes a weekly update of its volumes and metrics for both ports. If you...

Flags in front of the Bell Harbor International Conference Center with a large cruise ship docked behind the building.

Milestones in Seattle Cruise History

Mon, Jul 07, 2025

Originally published in 2019; updated in 2025​So much can happen in 26 years. Kids grow up, graduate, and become parents. Seattle morphs into a world-class city. And a few sporadic cruise ships evolve into an industry that makes s...

Flags in front of the Bell Harbor International Conference Center with a large cruise ship docked behind the building.

Milestones in Seattle Cruise History

Mon, Jul 07, 2025

Originally published in 2019; updated in 2025​So much can happen in 26 years. Kids grow up, graduate, and become parents. Seattle morphs into a world-class city. And a few sporadic cruise ships evolve into an industry that makes s...

Beneath the Surface | The Port of Seattle Police Dive Team

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

What's it like to dive 60 feet into the murky waters of Elliott Bay before most people have had their morning coffee? Go beneath the surface with Officer Molly Donahue and the Port of Seattle Police Dive Team as they take on early...