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Hasegawa and Mohamed Make History at the Port of Seattle

Toshiko Hasegawa and Hamdi Mohamed made history 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 Commissioners are people of color. Learn More

Washington Launches First-Ever Statewide Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign

In observance of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, cities, counties, transit authorities, airports, and seaports across Washington are combining forces to prevent human trafficking with the Not Alone campaign, a first-ever statewide initiative to encourage victims of human trafficking to seek help. Learn More

Port Presents Annual State of the Port Event

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 vulnerable communities and businesses; confronting systemic racism and inequity; and leading an equitable recovery across our region. Learn More

SEA Airport and Pilchuck Glass School Co-Curate Art Exhibit

Travelers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) can now enjoy a temporary art exhibit co-curated with Pilchuck Glass School to honor its 50th anniversary as an international center for glass art education. The school was founded in 1971 by Seattle glass artist Dale Chihuly and patrons Anne Gould Hauberg and John H. Hauberg. Learn More

SEA Airport Encourages Travelers to Think Ahead for How to Stress Less During Winter Holiday

With nearly a million travelers projected to go through SEA Airport each of the next two weeks, the holiday season is expected to be close to pre-pandemic levels. That’s good for getting away or visiting friends and family, but SEA Airport reminds travelers to prepare in advance to avoid the worst congestion and longest lines. Learn More

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Port Grantee Removes Barriers with Personalized Support

Uprooting your life and enrolling in a pre-apprenticeship program can be daunting for anyone, but for those without a support system or facing financial barriers, completing the unpaid program can be ...

Apps for the Airport 2022 Edition

It's quite possible you're rusty on the airport thing after two years of sitting at home and going on road trips. Before you head back to the airport, put technology to work for you with these apps, r...

What’s New and Next for Public Art at the Port

Throughout the pandemic, the Port of Seattle has remained committed to bringing public art to the community, visitors, and travelers from across the globe. In 2021, as the Port worked to restore opera...

Connecting Human Trafficking Survivors to Careers

A lack of employment opportunities is one of the most serious barriers faced by human trafficking survivors when they attempt to rebuild their lives. Survivors also struggle with finding safe and...

Airport Tech Trends: What’s New in 2022

By Dave Wilson, SEA Airport Director of Aviation Innovation Dave Wilson recently received the Airports Council-International's first-ever award for best airport technology innovation leader to...

Yule Love these SEA Holiday Travel Tips

Getting stuck in traffic is not fun — just like a lump of coal — and it's going to take more than some turkey and mistletoe to make your trip to SEA Airport merry and bright. These transporta...