Wed, May 01, 2019
When you're traveling through Sea-Tac Airport, you may have noticed dogs patrolling the ticketing area or working in the terminal. These four-legged police officers are well-loved by travelers and airport employees alike, but did ...
Fri, May 10, 2019
Every 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 just a quaint tale from the past — t...
Mon, Apr 15, 2019
Every year like clockwork, the cruise ships entering Seattle waters herald the beginning of our less-rainy season (sometimes called summer). It also means lots of people from other parts come to marvel at our beautiful scenery, sp...
Mon, Oct 02, 2023
By Hannah Tennent, former Port Maritime Environment and Sustainability Intern Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the world, found in the sun, in water, and in our own bodies. While hydrogen has been around since the dawn ...
Thu, Feb 28, 2019
In Puget Sound, big ships coming and going are a daily part of marine traffic. But how much do you really know about the marine cargo that keeps the economy of our region afloat? The Northwest Seaport Alliance is a join...
Wed, Jun 30, 2021
By Jon Sloan, Senior Manager, Environmental Programs, Port of Seattle June is Orca Action Month, which is an opportunity to honor and inspire action on behalf of our region's critically endangered Southern Resident killer...
Tue, Mar 12, 2019
Chances are you've been to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) recently and think you know all there is to know. But here are a few facts that still may surprise you. 1. SEA Airport is Washington's sixth largest ci...
Tue, Apr 27, 2021
Standing tall near the water's edge at Fishermen's Terminal is Seattle Fishermen's Memorial, a tribute to more than 675 local commercial fishers who lost their lives at sea. This monument serves as a place of reverence, refl...
Tue, Jan 21, 2020
Updated February 2022 SEA kicks off a monumental year with a record-breaking construction project on the International Arrivals Facility (IAF). One of the most iconic elements — and one of the most complicated engineering chall...
Thu, Mar 21, 2019
Like most airports, Sea-Tac has large tracts of open, improved land that provide an added buffer for both safety and noise mitigation … and an appealing home for animals. Wildlife and airplanes are a less than optimal combination,...