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SEA Therapy Dog Brings Comfort Across State Lines
Thu, Jul 10, 2025
She may not have a boarding pass, but Keena clocks more airport hours than many frequent fliers. With one paw in Colorado and another in Washington state, this red-coated field golden retriever brings comfort and chases smiles whe...
Inspiring the Next Generation: Accessibility Careers at Highline Public Schools
Wed, Jul 09, 2025
When Candace Field studied interior design, she never expected it would lead to a career in accessibility. But her early work in the hospitality industry required an understanding of federal building codes and regulations, includi...
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,...
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 2025So 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...
Port of Seattle Statement on Passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
The Port of Seattle is closely tracking the potential impacts of today's passage of the federal reconciliation package (H.R. 1 – the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) on Port operations. Specifically, the bill eliminates clean ene...
Report Finds Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, NWSA Bring Nearly $55 Billion in Benefits to the Region
Wed, Jul 02, 2025
A new regional economic impact analysis shows The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), the Port of Tacoma, and the Port of Seattle continue to be primary drivers of the regional and state economy, supporting more than 265,000 jobs i...
Maritime High School Graduates Sail Toward the Future
Wed, Jul 02, 2025
On June 18, 2025, a new wave of maritime professionals launched their journeys as Maritime High School (MHS) celebrated its inaugural graduating class. Thirty-one students crossed the stage that day, ready to chart careers in an i...
NWSA Cargo by the Numbers
Tue, Jul 01, 2025
Cargo operations in our region are managed by The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), which jointly operates the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma. On Mondays, the NWSA publishes a weekly update of its volumes and metrics for both ports....
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