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Shaking and Quaking in the 2001 Earthquake
Thu, Feb 25, 2021
My high school teacher once told me that you'll always remember exactly what you were doing and where you were at the moment something big happened. That's held true for me for events like the day President Reagan was shot, Septem...
Why Is Equity Important? (In-depth version)
Wed, Feb 24, 2021
The Port recently received a question from a community member asking, "Why is equity important for a port authority?" Thank you for this thoughtful question and the chance to communicate about our commitment to racial equity. ...
Why Is Equity Important at a Port Authority?
Wed, Feb 24, 2021
The Port recently received a question from a community member asking, "Why is equity important for a port authority?" Thank you for this thoughtful question and the chance to communicate about our commitment to racial equity. ...
Media Alert: Port Convenes Economic and Business Leaders for Equitable Recovery Briefing
Mon, Feb 22, 2021
Tuesday, February 23 at 1:30 p.m., the Port Commission will convene regional economic and business leaders for a study session focused on a regional equitable recovery. Regional collaboration will play a major role in the recovery...
Pro Tips for Traveling to Mexico
Thu, Feb 18, 2021
According to The Seattle Times and Seattle psychiatrist David Avery, as many as 10 percent of us suffer severely from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) due to the lack of sunlight in our fall and winter months. Has our winter w...
Mentors Help Maritime Startups Chart a New Course
Tue, Feb 16, 2021
In 2020 Washington Maritime Blue and the Port of Seattle partnered to launch Washington's first maritime accelerator to help maritime companies innovate and grow, and spur new technology and investment in one of Washington's ...
A Journey to my Chinese Heritage
Thu, Feb 11, 2021
Jennifer Shen Lee works at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Her team is responsible for integrating business requirements into the Port's Enterprise Asset Management systems and supporting the Aviation Maintenance department'...
Local Grounds: Ethiopian-style Coffee Brewing at SEA
Thu, Feb 11, 2021
Solomon Dubie was raised in Seattle, a city known for its coffee obsession, the birthplace of Starbucks, and countless independent coffeeshops that line the neighborhoods. Growing up in a city fueled by the brew, Dubie's fami...
Port to Acquire Land for New Industrial Development to Spur Job Growth in Des Moines
Wed, Feb 10, 2021
The Port of Seattle (POS) Commission this week approved the purchase of a 14-acre surplus WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation) parcel to create another industrial development and jobs opportunity in the City of De...
Port Invests over $1 million in Hard-hit Communities with Grants Benefitting Jobs and the Environment
Tue, Feb 09, 2021
The Port of Seattle Commission approved funding for two key programs to help speed economic recovery and sustainability projects. Fourteen organizations serving South King County communities have been recommended to receive nearly...
