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More Engagement, Better Team: Aviation Security Department

Mon, Dec 09, 2019

Engagement Action Plan Spotlight By Jennifer Em The Aviation Security department strives to cultivate an environment that empowers every member in the department. By incorporating new practices such as weekly updates, bi-qua...

People of the Port: Juan Alvergue

Fri, Nov 08, 2019

By Jennifer Em "Mission first by people" Juan Alvergue, a Navy veteran and Seaport Assistant Project Manager, carries the belief of "mission first by people" into every circumstance in his life. Since no one is talented enou...

Meet Our Fall 2019 Class of Veteran Fellows

Fri, Nov 08, 2019

Joseph Contreras Joseph Contreras is an Air Force veteran and graduate of the University of Washington's Environmental Science Program. In the fall of 2011, he was stationed at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi Mississippi where...

Community Giving Campaign 2020 Kickoff Inspires Employees to Make Waves

Mon, Oct 28, 2019

Make a ripple, start a wave The end result is always greater Than the effort that you gave These lines from poet Roger Turner encompass the theme of the Port's 2020 Community Giving Campaign, emphasizing the power of many sma...

Innovative Idea: A Systematic, Safe and Sustainable Approach to Garbage Disposal

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

By Jennifer Em Constant changes and growth in the community can create pressure on our local environment. By hosting and investing in environmental programs, the Port is dedicated to reducing negative impacts of development and...

Safety and Preparedness Fairs Promote “200% Accountability”

Wed, Oct 02, 2019

Last week, Port of Seattle hosted Safety and Preparedness Fairs at its Pier 69 headquarters and Sea-Tac Airport to increase the readiness of its employees and employees of airport businesses. Sponsored by the Port's Health and Saf...

People of the Port: Patricia Ly

Mon, Sep 23, 2019

When Patricia Ly came to the Port of Seattle over six years ago, she was brand new to the Puget Sound, having moved all the way across the country from Atlanta, Georgia. Looking out the windows of the Port Commission Office at Pie...

Sparking a Partnership, Extinguishing Fire Department's Need in Lima, Peru

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

Nearly 5,000 miles separate the Port of Seattle from Lima, Peru, but a new partnership could bring us closer together while advancing fire safety in a cross-cultural exchange. Early in 2019, a visit to the Port Fire Department by ...

Three Teams Recognized for Commitment to Safety

Mon, Aug 05, 2019

The Port commits to recognizing the numerous actions taken by employees to mitigate hazards and promote a culture of safety. Safety doesn't have to be a significant change, sometimes it's the small ones that make the biggest diffe...

Innovative Idea: Media Washing Machine

Mon, Jul 15, 2019

Updated on February 21, 2020. Current Updates and Development: The media washing machine team has identified the hopper on this machine was a bad option. The hopper only allowed them to load the machine when a backhoe...

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