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Port of Seattle Announces $200,000 for 2022 State-wide Tourism Grant Program

Tue, Jan 25, 2022

SEATTLE — For the seventh year, the Port of Seattle's Tourism Marketing Support Program will offer matched fund grants to promote Washington state as a destination to out-of-state visitors.  Eligible organizations may apply f...

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Port Labor Relations Director David Freiboth Retires

Mon, Jan 24, 2022

SEATTLE — Port of Seattle Labor Relations Director David Freiboth will retire from working at the Port at the end of January.  Executive Director Steve Metruck has appointed Senior Labor Relations Manager Mikel O'Brien t...

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Washington Launches First-Ever Statewide Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign

Wed, Jan 05, 2022

In observance of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, cities, counties, transit authorities, airports, and seaports across Washington and beyond are combining forces to prevent human trafficking with the Not Alone campaign, our firs...

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Hasegawa and Mohamed Make History at the Port of Seattle

Tue, Jan 04, 2022

Toshiko Hasegawa and Hamdi Mohamed made history today when they became the first women of color to join the Port of Seattle Commission. For the first time in the organization's 110-year history, a majority of Port of Seattle Commi...

State of the Port 110 Years 1911-2021

Port Presents Annual State of the Port Event

Mon, Dec 20, 2021

The Port of Seattle presented virtually its annual State of the Port that featured highlights from 2021 that included putting health and safety first; supporting our region's economy by helping to save jobs; caring for our most vu...