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Port Stands Against Anti-Asian Racism
Thu, May 28, 2020
On Monday, May 18, Bookda Gheisar, Senior Director of the Port of Seattle's Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion hosted an online panel on how the pandemic has fueled discrimination against Asian communities. The webinar inc...
Port Commission Approves Acceleration of Noise Insulation Efforts to Benefit Airport Area Communities
Wed, Feb 26, 2020
The Port of Seattle Commission this week approved the acceleration of sound insulation projects for homes, apartments, condominiums and places of worship in airport communities to be completed in less than half its current schedul...
Port of Seattle Creates First-ever Equity Department for a U.S. Port Authority
Tue, Feb 11, 2020
The Port of Seattle became the first port authority in the nation to create a stand-alone department responsible for equity, diversity, and inclusion, which builds on earlier equity efforts, including resolution 3767, called the D...
Port of Seattle Expands Equity Program in the Duwamish Valley
Tue, Dec 10, 2019
The Port of Seattle Commission approved its long-term commitment to equity and outreach efforts in the Duwamish Valley through today's adoption of the Duwamish Valley Community Benefits Commitment. Resolution 3767, the first of it...
Partnership of Key Players to Launch First Washington State Maritime Accelerator
Wed, Oct 16, 2019
Washington Maritime Blue, the Port of Seattle and WeWork Labs have partnered to launch Washington's first maritime accelerator to help maritime companies innovate and grow. The accelerator, which is currently accepting application...
Port Hires First Senior Director for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Wed, May 08, 2019
The Port of Seattle announced today that Bookda Gheisar will serve as the Port's first Senior Director for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and lead the Port's first ever Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, beginning June ...
North Pacific Fishing Fleet Offers $1.6 billion in Economic Opportunity
Sat, Dec 03, 2016
The Port of Seattle and the Washington Maritime Federation released a detailed analysis of the North Pacific fishing fleet infrastructure and factors related to modernizing the fishing fleet.With more than 400 vessels over 58 feet...
Highline Students Learn About Careers in Skilled Trades
Sun, Feb 14, 2016
Highline high school students explored careers in the skilled trades recently at Sea-Tac Airport. Hosted by the airport's aviation maintenance department, the Feb. 14 event included behind-the-scenes tours of Sea-Tac's mechanical ...
Supporting Communities Near SEA Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and the Port of Seattle strives to conduct business in a way that respects and fosters the success of communities around Port operations. Partnerships, grant programs, and investments are...
SKPCF Funding Opportunities
The 2026 SKPCF EOC applications open from March 9 to May 4, 2026. Join our upcoming RFP information sessions (see dates below) to learn about the RFP application, proposal requirements, timelines, and how proposals will be evaluat...
