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Commission President Steinbrueck Congratulates President-elect Biden and Vice-President-elect Harris

Commission President Steinbrueck Congratulates President-elect Biden and Vice-President-elect Harris

Mon, Nov 09, 2020

"Congratulations to President-elect Biden and Vice-President-elect Harris on their victory," said Port of Seattle Commission President Peter Steinbrueck. "Our nation needs to focus on building an equitable recovery. We support the...

COVID-19 Testing Pilot Launches for Ticketed Travelers at SEA

COVID-19 Testing Pilot Launches for Ticketed Travelers at SEA

Mon, Nov 02, 2020

Travelers seeking a COVID-19 test prior to air travel have a new option beginning November 4 when Discovery Health MD starts offering testing for ticketed travelers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The pilot program ...

Port Announces New Names for Six Parks along the Duwamish River

Port Announces New Names for Six Parks along the Duwamish River

Tue, Oct 27, 2020

The Port of Seattle Commission voted to adopt new, community-sourced names for six Port-owned parks and shoreline habitat areas along the Duwamish River. The names reflect the cultural, historical and environmental significance of...

Pacific Northwest Forest and Landfill Waste Could Fuel Over 10% of SEA Airport's Flights

Pacific Northwest Forest and Landfill Waste Could Fuel Over 10% of SEA Airport's Flights

Thu, Oct 22, 2020

A new sustainable aviation fuel feedstock supply analysis by Washington State University and the Port of Seattle (PDF) confirms there is enough available forest residuals and municipal solid waste to produce up to 220-290 million ...

2021 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan Builds Equitable Recovery

2021 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan Builds Equitable Recovery

Thu, Oct 22, 2020

Port of Seattle Executive Director Stephen P. Metruck proposed today a 2021 budget and five-year capital improvement plan to support an equitable, rapid and long-term recovery. Port of Seattle Commissioners will consider the 2021 ...