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Map and aerial photo of the South 228th Street railroad overpass project site in Kent Washington

Port Commissioners Approve Funding For Railroad Overpass

Tue, May 23, 2017

SEATTLE—The Port of Seattle Commission today approved transportation funding for the South 228th Street grade separation project that will help traffic flow delayed by railroad crossings. The project improves regional connections ...

Port of Seattle and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Open Renovated Cruise Terminal at Pier 66

Tue, May 23, 2017

L to R: Port of Seattle Commission President Tom Albro, Commissioner Courtney Gregoire, Howard Sherman, Executive VP of Onboard Revenue and Destination Development for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd Howard, Seattle Mayor Ed Mu...

Port of Seattle Adds More Staff, Dogs, Tech and Amenities For Summer Travelers

Tue, May 23, 2017

SEATTLE – Memorial Day weekend kicks off a summer travel season during which the Port of Seattle expects to welcome a record number of travelers to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The Port is using a variety of people, dogs ...

Headshot of Chief of Police Rod Covey

Rod Covey Named Chief of Police for Port of Seattle

Wed, May 03, 2017

SEATTLE – Port of Seattle Interim CEO Dave Soike has hired Rod Covey as the new Chief of Police for the Port of Seattle. Covey has been the Interim Chief since the retirement of Chief Colleen Wilson in November and will take over ...

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and Celebrity Cruises ships docked at Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Terminal 91, Seattle, WA

Port of Seattle Kicks Off its Biggest Cruise Season Ever in 2017

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

SEATTLE – The Port of Seattle kicks off its biggest cruise season yet with over one million revenue passengers on 218 vessels, making Seattle the biggest cruise port on the West Coast. The cruise industry in Seattle is responsible...