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King County and Port of Seattle to Study Waste-to-Fuel Feasibility

King County and the Port agreed to jointly study the potential for converting municipal solid waste into renewable fuels, including sustainable aviation fuel for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Each government allocated up to $250,000 to pursue the technological and economic analysis by early 2023. Learn More

SEA Airport Alerts Travelers to Holiday Advice with Tips to Make Things Easy and Predictable

With near pre-pandemic volumes expected this holiday season, SEA Airport is alerting travelers with advice on how to avoid the worst congestion and longest lines. We anticipate nearly 1.5 million travelers to go through the airport from Thurs., Nov. 18 through Mon., Nov. 29. Learn More

Legal Agreement on Seattle Harbor Project Will Help Southern Resident Orcas

the Port and the Center for Biological Diversity have reached a legal agreement associated with the Seattle Harbor Navigation Improvement Project that will benefit orcas. The agreement resolves a Center lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and NOAA Fisheries that sought additional environmental considerations for the dredging project. Learn More

Port of Seattle Passes Budget for 2022, 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan

The Port of Seattle Commission passed its 2022 Budget and 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan today, with an emphasis on delivering an equitable recovery by safely operating our airport and maritime gateways, advancing capital improvement projects, and continuing our focus on customer service and sustainability initiatives. Learn More

Historic Federal Infrastructure Legislation to Advance Airport, Seaport Efficiency and Sustainability Projects

“This legislation is the shot in the arm the economy needs for the next phase of the recovery,” said Port of Seattle Commission President Fred Felleman. Learn More

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Former Port Employee Moves Forward to Support Minority Businesses

Owning his own business gives Henry Yates the freedom to do what he does best — advocating for minority businesses. Yates started Yates Consulting, a firm which focuses on diversity and i...

Why Do We Remember?

By Teddy McDonald November 20th marked the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). Started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hest...

Trend Setting and Spotting at N Concourse

Can you recall the last time that your airport experience felt like a welcome escape? I certainly have those moments. Having a few quiet moments at a JFK wine bar a decade ago stands out a...

Going Green in Waterfront Leasing

By Kendria Huff. Graduate Intern Did you know the Port of Seattle is a landlord marine port? That means that the Port owns the wharves and waterfront properties that maritime industries operate fro...

Savor the Holiday SEAson

Your vacation starts at the airport, and after this year, we want to help you stress less during holiday travel at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Even in the hustle and bustle, ...

Port Partners with Hillgrove Cemetery to Preserve Flight Safety and South King County History

Several years ago, the Port of Seattle launched the Flight Corridor Safety Program. This ongoing program improves safety during takeoffs and landings at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) by r...