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MyNorthwest.com
February 18, 2018
Truckers working out of the Port of Seattle are uniting in opposition after a new emissions rule forced them to upgrade their trucks. They aren't protesting the rule, however. They want it fully, fairly implemented. Rob Graham with Graham Trucking was among the 53 percent of companies that made theirÃÂ ...
InvestigateWest
February 5, 2018
Short-haul truck drivers who pick up and deliver containers at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma are organizing a walkout Tuesday to protest a proposed April 1 deadline restricting port access to allow only newer, cleaner-burning diesel trucks. Independent drivers who own their trucks and contract for workÃÂ ...
SeaTac Blog (blog)
January 30, 2018
Des Moines resident Steve Edmiston on Tuesday (Jan. 30) launched a new project to provide a “briefing” to the Port of Seattle that will challenge the Port to abandon “selective environmentalism” and address the substantial harms to airport neighbor communities resulting from aircraft noise and emissionsÃÂ ...
KUOW News and Information
January 26, 2018
Over the next 20 years, the Port of Seattle is planning to double international flights at Sea-Tac and triple air cargo. That growth makes reducing emissions a steep climb, especially when possible solutions like biofuels or electric airplanes are a long way from being commercially viable. The airport aims toÃÂ ...
KUOW News and Information
January 25, 2018
Over the next 20 years, the Port of Seattle is planning to double international flights at Sea-Tac and triple air cargo. That growth makes reducing emissions a steep climb, especially when possible solutions like biofuels or electric airplanes are a long way from being commercially viable. The airport aims toÃÂ ...
SeaTac Blog (blog)
January 22, 2018
When the Port of Seattle announced the Airport Community Ecology (ACE) Small Matching Grants Fund last year, the board of the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden saw an opportunity to help fund the project and submitted an application. The garden was one of 11 recipients of the first round of grantÃÂ ...
AviationPros.com
January 19, 2018
Building on the success of the Port of Seattle's “Spotlight” program at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the Port is expanding marketing opportunities for tourism organizations throughout the state of Washington. Originally launched in the fall of 2017, the program reserves advertising signage locationsÃÂ ...
Cruise Industry News
January 12, 2018
Port of Seattle Commissioners (L to R): Peter Steinbrueck, Stephanie Bowman, Two new Port of Seattle Commissioners, Peter Steinbrueck and Ryan Calkins, and re-elected Commissioner Stephanie Bowman took the oath of office on Wednesday, while selecting Courtney Gregoire to serve as CommissionÃÂ ...
American Shipper
January 11, 2018
“Human trafficking is not just a global issue, it's a local issue,” Port of Seattle Commission President Courtney Gregoire said. “The port has been engaged in this topic for years, but now is the perfect opportunity to increase our regional leadership on this topic. As a major employer, an operator of an airportÃÂ ...
Travel Daily News International
January 10, 2018
“The Port of Seattle will continue to lead on economic and community development for our region while leading in environmental sustainability,” said Commission President Courtney Gregoire. “We want to insure that all of our community members benefit from the ongoing growth at our facilities throughoutÃÂ ...
Tukwila Reporter
January 10, 2018
In cooperation with local advocates and recognizing January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the Port of Seattle on Jan. 10 announced a new comprehensive port-wide strategy to combat human trafficking through its facilities, including Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
The B-Town Blog (blog)
January 9, 2018
Two new Port of Seattle Commissioners – Peter Steinbrueck and Ryan Calkins – along with re-elected Commissioner Stephanie Bowman took the oath of office on Tuesday, Jan. 9, while selecting Courtney Gregoire to serve as Commission President for 2018. “I look forward to the hard work of preservingÃÂ ...
Tukwila Reporter
January 8, 2018
In February, the Port of Seattle will convene a new community roundtable called SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART). StART will provide an opportunity for Tukwila community members to discuss concerns and voice feedback regarding Sea-Tac Airport construction project, programs andÃÂ ...
The Waterland Blog (blog)
January 5, 2018
The Port of Seattle is seeking nominations for its Environmental Excellence Awards for Maritime and Sea-Tac Airport Businesses. Nominations will be open starting Jan. 8, with a 5 p.m. deadline on Feb. 15, 2018. These awards showcase outstanding environmental accomplishments by maritime and airportÃÂ ...
Seatrade Cruise News
January 5, 2018
Tourism partners, suppliers and representatives from local attractions are invited to meet cruise line executives and other key industry players at the Port of Seattle's 2018 Cruise Connections, scheduled for Jan. 19. Attendees will get the chance to learn about Seattle's cruise role and business prospects atÃÂ ...
The B-Town Blog (blog)
January 5, 2018
The Port of Seattle is seeking nominations for its Environmental Excellence Awards for Maritime and Sea-Tac Airport Businesses. Nominations will be open starting Jan. 8, with a 5 p.m. deadline on Feb. 15, 2018. These awards showcase outstanding environmental accomplishments by maritime and airportÃÂ ...
The Maritime Executive
December 28, 2017
On Tuesday, the Port of Seattle selected Rear Adm. Stephen Metruck (USCG, ret'd) as its new executive director. In a unanimous vote, the port's five commissioners picked the former Coast Guard CFO to oversee the growth of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and the city's busy seaport. Metruck takesÃÂ ...
WatertownDailyTimes.com
December 28, 2017
Now, a little over a year since his retirement from the military, he will move once more to take up a new position as executive director of the Port of Seattle, which also oversees the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Seattle “was one of those places we felt was pretty special,” Mr. Metruck said. He also isÃÂ ...
The Maritime Executive
December 28, 2017
On Tuesday, the Port of Seattle selected Rear Adm. Stephen Metruck (USCG, ret'd) as its new executive director. In a unanimous vote, the port's five commissioners picked the former Coast Guard CFO to oversee the growth of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and the city's busy seaport. Metruck takesÃÂ ...
AviationPros.com
December 22, 2017
The Port of Seattle Commission became the first United States airport operator to set a specific timetable and goals for reducing the use of fossil fuels and transitioning all airlines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to commercially competitive sustainable aviation fuels. In a motion, the CommissionÃÂ ...
Capitol Hill Times
December 31, 1999
The Port of Seattle reports HMSHost and La Plaza International, Inc. have partnered to operate the Sea-Tac Airport location. Skillet Diner, which opened in Capitol Hill back in 2011 and has four locations and a food truck, is also on the list of 2019/2020 newcomers to the airport. The port reports Skillet willÃÂ ...
The News Tribune
December 31, 1999
Amid the ongoing construction at Sea-Tac Airport, the Port of Seattle this week announced more dining and retail options are on the way. The airport's offerings will expand from the current 85 dining and retail establishments to 135 in the next few years, according to a port news release Wednesday. Ivar'sÃÂ ...
SeaTac Blog (blog)
December 31, 1999
While it did not appear preplanned, SeaTac City Manager Joe Scorcio said the city is pushing for study of possible new regional airport locations because of the regions' growth at the same meeting when new Port of Seattle executive director was introducing himself to SeaTac Councilmembers.
The B-Town Blog (blog)
December 31, 1999
FOLLOWUP: Des Moines resident Steve Edmiston reports that his new documentary film project – intended to provide a “briefing” to the Port of Seattle Commissioners addressing the harms to airport neighbor communities resulting from aircraft noise and emissions resulting from increased flights atÃÂ ...
The Waterland Blog (blog)
December 31, 1999
When the Port of Seattle announced the Airport Community Ecology (ACE) Small Matching Grants Fund last year, the board of the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden saw an opportunity to help fund the project and submitted an application. The garden was one of 11 recipients of the first round of grantÃÂ ...
U.S. News & World Report
November 18, 2017
A jury has found that the Port of Seattle wrongfully terminated two employees, who alleged were fired for refusing to extend leases of airport ...
TheStranger.com
November 17, 2017
A King County jury ruled on Thursday that the Port of Seattle wrongfully fired two employees, Deanna Zachrisson and Elaine Lincoln, in 2015.
KIRO Seattle
November 15, 2017
The Port of Seattle along with its federal partners U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Northwest Seaport Alliance, and the Port of Tacoma, ...
Seattle Times
November 14, 2017
Challenger Ryan Calkins, right, has defeated John Creighton in the race for Port of Seattle Commission Position 1. (Courtesy of candidates).
Q13 FOX
November 10, 2017
SEATTLE — The Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma, the Northwest Seaport Alliance announced they are joining with U.S. Customs and Border ...
The Waterland Blog (blog)
November 10, 2017
On Thursday afternoon, via an electronic news conference, the Port of Seattle and the City of SeaTac released a proposed interlocal agreement ...
Seattle Times
November 9, 2017
Longtime Port of Seattle Commissioner John Creighton has seen his lead evaporate in his re-election bid, as former import-business owner ...
Seattle Times
November 8, 2017
John Creighton's lead shrinking in re-election bid for Port of Seattle ... Longtime Port of Seattle Commissioner John Creighton's lead slipped ...
Seattle Times
November 8, 2017
Three of the five seats on the Port of Seattle commission were up for grabs in Tuesday's election, including one vacant spot and two board ...
Travel Daily News International
November 7, 2017
“Seattle was the largest North American market without nonstop service to Mexico City,” said Port of Seattle Commissioner Stephanie Bowman.
Cruise Fever
November 5, 2017
For your next cruise to Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, or points west across the ocean, you will likely launch your voyage at the Port of Seattle, ...
The Maritime Executive
October 27, 2017
The Northwest Seaport Alliance, the Port of Seattle and the Port of Tacoma are working together with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to ...
Seattle Medium
October 25, 2017
LeCretiah Claytor, a budget & financial reporting analyst with the Port of Seattle, was recently recognized by the Port for demonstrating the ...
Seattle Times
October 24, 2017
In the Position 3 race for the Port of Seattle Commission, board member Stephanie Bowman is running for re-election against challenger ...
Seattle Times
October 20, 2017
In the Nov. 7 election, King County voters face a choice in whether to stay the course on the Port of Seattle by re-electing John Creighton or ...
Patch.com
October 16, 2017
I'm running for the Port of Seattle Commission to make an impact on critical issues facing our region: economic opportunity, environmental ...
The International Examiner
October 11, 2017
On August 4, the online issue of the Port of Seattle's Connections newsletter announced: “The Port of Seattle is now recruiting for the next ...
Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle)
October 11, 2017
Jones Stebbins will direct the strategic and daily operations of the Port of Seattle' s cruise ship operations, fishing and commercial operations, ...
Kent Reporter
October 9, 2017
The Port of Seattle has named Stephanie Jones Stebbins the new managing director of its Maritime Division. Jones Stebbins will be ...
The Maritime Executive
September 27, 2017
The couple were selected for the Port of Seattle's first ever one-millionth passenger celebration, and they were greeted at the terminal by ...
Seattle Times
September 24, 2017
Voters should elect Peter Steinbrueck to the Port of Seattle Commission. His civic experience demonstrates his ability and commitment to get ...
KING5.com
September 21, 2017
This week the Port of Seattle filed a Supreme Court amicus brief arguing against President Donald Trump's travel ban. The Supreme Court is ...
TheStranger.com
September 21, 2017
Eight months later, it looks like the Port of Seattle is joining the resistance. On Wednesday, the Port of Seattle became the first port in the country ...
The Waterland Blog (blog)
December 31, 1999
Port of Seattle Commissioners John Creighton and Fred Felleman recognized the initial recipients of the Airport Community Ecology (ACE)Â ...
Seattle Times
December 31, 1999
Port of Seattle Commissioner Fred Felleman and Bonnie Frye Hemphill, with A & R Solar, examine the first of 44 solar panels that will be ...
