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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 2025​So 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....

Helping Herring: Supporting Spawning in Elliott Bay

Mon, Jun 30, 2025

By Jack Winterhalter, Washington Sea Grant Hershman FellowThe Port of Seattle's maritime habitat team recently completed a pilot project to enhance herring spawning habitat in Elliott Bay. The Port has long demonstrated its strong...

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