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Port of Seattle Statement on Passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”

The Port of Seattle is closely tracking the potential impacts of today’s passage of the federal reconciliation package (H.R. 1 – the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) on Port operations. Learn More

Report Finds Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, NWSA Bring Nearly $55 Billion in Benefits to the Region

A new economic impact analysis shows The Northwest Seaport Alliance and the ports of Tacoma and Seattle continue to be primary drivers of the regional and state economy, supporting more than 265,000 jobs in 2023. Together, the organizations generated $17.7 billion in wages and benefits. Learn More

June 14: Aircraft Incident

Incident updates related to an aircraft on the runway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on June 14, 2025. Updates have been posted to this page as they became available. Learn More

Port of Seattle Commissioners Statement on Travel Ban

“As the Port of Seattle’s Commission, we work to advance trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in the most equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner possible. The Port of Seattle is committed to making Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and all our facilities places that uphold civil rights, justice, and dignity...." Learn More

SEA Innovating Again! New Checkpoint 1 Opens

The new checkpoint on the Baggage Claim Level adds five security lanes with spacious queuing and recomposure areas, glass display cases with public art, a choice for convenient gate access, and even a sneaky “travel hack” for lower drive drop-offs. Learn More

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Port of Seattle Statement on Passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”

The Port of Seattle is closely tracking the potential impacts of today's passage of the federal reconciliation pack...

Report Finds Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, NWSA Bring Nearly $55 Billion in Benefits to the Region

A new regional economic impact analysis shows The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), the Port of Tacoma, and the Po...

June 14: Aircraft Incident

Incident updates related to an aircraft on the runway at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Updates will b...

Port of Seattle Commissioners Statement on Travel Ban

The Port of Seattle Commissioners issued the following joint statement:"As the Port of Seattle's Commission, we wor...

Blog Posts

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SEA Therapy Dog Brings Comfort Across State Lines

She may not have a boarding pass, but Keena clocks more airport hours than many frequent fliers. With one paw in Colorado and another in Washington state, this red-coated field golden retriever brings...

Inspiring the Next Generation: Accessibility Careers at Highline Public Schools

When Candace Field studied interior design, she never expected it would lead to a career in accessibility. But her early work in the hospitality industry required an understanding of federal building ...

Five Fast Facts about Commercial Fishing

Published in 2019; updated in 2025Every old-timer in Seattle probably has a fishing story to tell from the good old days. But the days of fishermen bringing their catch home and putting their money in...

The Rising Tide of Seattle’s Cruise Industry

Written in 2018; updated in 2025Gone are the days when a cruise ship in town was a novel sighting. Now, cruise ships have become an iconic part of the Seattle waterfront and a primary economic driver ...

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Beneath the Surface | The Port of Seattle Police Dive Team

What's it like to dive 60 feet into the murky waters of Elliott Bay before most people have had their morning coffe...

Saving a Life | Making a Difference

When Hannah Thuo saw a coworker in distress, she didn't wait or walk by - she acted. Her quick thinking and instinc...

Meet Our Fall 2024 Class of Veteran Fellows

Ceferino Vazquez (Pronounced: sai·fai·ree·noh, vaes·kehz) retired Sept. 30, 2024, after 22 years of continuous...

2024 Employee Spotlight | Shaughnessey Winter

Meet Shaughnessey Winter, a dedicated millwright, metal fabricator, and welder in marine maintenance. Inspired by h...

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Port of Seattle Statement on Passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”

Report Finds Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, NWSA Bring Nearly $55 Billion in Benefits to the Region

June 14: Aircraft Incident

Port of Seattle Commissioners Statement on Travel Ban

SEA Innovating Again! New Checkpoint 1 Opens

Press Releases

Port of Seattle Statement on Passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”

Report Finds Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, NWSA Bring Nearly $55 Billion in Benefits to the Region

June 14: Aircraft Incident

Port of Seattle Commissioners Statement on Travel Ban

Blog Posts

SEA Therapy Dog Brings Comfort Across State Lines

Inspiring the Next Generation: Accessibility Careers at Highline Public Schools

Five Fast Facts about Commercial Fishing

The Rising Tide of Seattle’s Cruise Industry

Stories (People at the Port)

Beneath the Surface | The Port of Seattle Police Dive Team

Saving a Life | Making a Difference

Meet Our Fall 2024 Class of Veteran Fellows

2024 Employee Spotlight | Shaughnessey Winter

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