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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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Saving a Life | Making a Difference

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

When Hannah Thuo saw a coworker in distress, she didn't wait or walk by - she acted. Her quick thinking and instinct to help led to a life-saving call for emergency assistance. Because she chose to step in, someone is alive today....

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