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October 8, 2008
Seattle, Tacoma Ports Collaborate on Promotion, Transportation Priorities
Environment, security also discussed as two ports cooperate on joint issues
October 7, 2008
Seattle, Tacoma Port Commissioners to Hold Second Joint Study Session
September 25, 2008
Port to Begin Negotiations for Freight Rail Operator
BNSF selects GNP/Ballard to serve Snohomish County shippers
September 23, 2008
Planned Road Construction Will Impact Airport Traffic on Wednesday, 9/24, and Early Morning Thursday, 9/25
September 15, 2008
Save the Date - Public Invited to Community Open House on New, Third Runway
August 26, 2008
Port of Seattle Commission Delivers Stronger Oversight with Resolution
Resolution implements second of State Auditor’s Overarching Recommendations
August 21, 2008
Sea-Tac Airport Honored as Winner of 2008 Environmental Achievement Award from Airports Council International - North America
August 15, 2008
Travel Guru Rick Steves to Headline FREE Sea-Tac Airport Travel Expo
Sunday, September 7th, 2 - 5 p.m. in Sea-Tac Airport's International Arrivals Hall
August 12, 2008
Ralph Graves, Former District Engineer, to Lead Capital Development at Port
Former Army Colonel will oversee all procurement and capital construction projects
July 25, 2008
Port of Seattle Investigation Finds Inappropriate E-mail Use
Disciplinary action taken immediately
July 24, 2008
Sea-Tac Airport to Conduct Major Emergency Exercise Simulating
an Aircraft Crash on the Third Runway for FAA Certification
Exercise Date: July 30th - Location: Third Runway at Sea-Tac Airport
July 14, 2008
WSDOT to purchase Pier 48 from Port of Seattle
Property to be used for staging during Viaduct construction
July 11, 2008
Lora Lake Housing Agreement Called Off By Mutual Consent
July 8, 2008
Port Investment Will Help Freight and Fans Get to Destination Faster
Commission supports jobs, economic growth with $5.5 million for freight mobility project
July 1, 2008
Port of Seattle Delivers on Promised Reforms
45 of 51 recommendations will be complete by August 31
June 24, 2008
Port Commission Approves Changes to Baggage System Upgrades, Other Projects
Additional oversight, analysis given in light of audit findings
June 24, 2008
Three Sea-Tac Airlines Recognized as Good Neighbors with Port of Seattle's Fly Quiet Awards
June 17, 2008
Port of Seattle Names Nora Huey as Director, Central Procurement
Veteran procurement specialist will lead newly formed office
June 09, 2008
Port of Seattle Welcomes Hainan Airlines Inaugural Nonstop Service Between Beijing and Sea-Tac Airport
June 03, 2008
Port of Seattle Reform Efforts Recognized by Auditors,
Finance Officers
Commission meeting summary added to website to aid public in tracking activities
June 03, 2008
Port of Seattle Welcomes Shanghai-Based Cargo Carrier to Sea-Tac Airport
May 22, 2008
New Floor Count System at Sea-Tac Airport Helps
Speed Travelers to Open Spaces in Parking Garage
88 Cameras Count Vehicles With One-of-a-Kind System
May 22, 2008
Port of Seattle Police Chief Named
President of Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs
WASPC's first female president was also state's first female police chief
May 12, 2008
Port CEO Signs Agreements for Eastside Rail Corridor
Yoshitani, King County Executive Ron Sims also finalize easement for trail
May 8, 2008
Northwest Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service from Sea-Tac Airport to Beijing
Northwest Now Boasts Four Nonstop International Routes From Sea-Tac
May 7, 2008
Port of Seattle Announces Selection of Developer For 89 Acre Des Moines Creek Business Park
April 29, 2008
Holland American Line and the Port of Seattle Partner to Help Area Charities
April 22, 2008
Port of Seattle Expands Innovative Recycling Program
Partnership with Airlines Promotes Recycling On-Board Aircraft and Saves Money
April 22, 2008
No Foolin'! Trawl Net Recycling Program Began at Port of Seattle on April 1st
April 21, 2008
China Shipping to Expand Service at Port of Seattle
SSA Marine will continue partnership with shipping line
April 4, 2008
Port Contractor Dredges Outside Scope of Corps of Engineers Permit
Port staff suspected violation, reported it to Corps in March
April 8, 2008
Port's Central Procurement Office "Up and Running"
Move implements key audit recommendation
March 30, 2008
Port of Seattle Welcomes Lufthansa to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Water Cannon Salute Welcomes New Nonstop Flight from Frankfurt
March 27, 2008
Seattle, Tacoma Port Commissioners to Hold Joint Study Session
Ports will discuss environmental, security, regional cooperation
March 27, 2008
New Northbound Airport Expressway and Return-to-Terminal Loop Open at Sea-Tac Airport
March 25, 2008
Seattle Port Commission Targets Reduced Airport Emissions
Action calls for greater federal involvement in emission reduction efforts
March 25, 2008
Governor Gregoire Signs Port Contracting Bill
Measure strengthens, clarifies complex construction contracts
March 24, 2008
Seattle Port Commission to Consider Interim Site for Truck Parking
Move would reduce impacts to surrounding neighborhoods
March 20, 2008
Bike to the Bay at Shilshole Bay Marina!
March 19, 2008
Spend Your Summer at Fishermen's Terminal
Summer moorage available for recreational boaters
March 19, 2008
Environmental "Clean and Safe Practices" Seminar to be offered at Fishermen's Terminal
March 18, 2008
Port of Seattle Welcomes Virgin America to Sea-Tac Airport
Water Cannon Salute Welcomes First Flight from San Francisco
March 11, 2008
Port of Seattle Posts Strong Numbers for 2007
Commissioners applaud several awards in excellence received for the year
March 6, 2008
Citing Reforms, Port Commission Prepares to Move Forward on New Projects
Commission lifts moratorium, notes progress in areas of internal review, project management
February 29, 2008
Port of Seattle and King County Housing Authority Delay Transfer of Lora Lake Apartments Until Environmental Testing Completed
February 28, 2008
Port CEO Moves to Consolidate Procurement, Construction Management
New Capital Development Division builds on audit reforms already underway
February 26, 2008
Port Names Hinojos-Fall, Meyer to Ethics Board
New members bring experience as EEOC judge, King County ombudsman to panel
February 15, 2008
Port of Seattle Names Steve Miller to Audit Committee
Longtime Seattle accountant brings government finance, accounting expertise
February 12, 2008
Sea-Tac Airport Passes Rigorous FAA Airport Certification
Port of Seattle Commissioners Recognizes Sixth Such Honor In Ten Years
February 13, 2008
Set Your Taste Buds for a Wild Ride
The Fourth Annual Wild Keta Salmon Cook-off Happens on May 3rd
February 13, 2008
Former U.S. Attorney Mike McKay to Lead Internal Port Investigation
February 5, 2008
Port of Seattle Welcomes Hainan Airlines
Nonstop Flights from Seattle to Beijing Scheduled to Begin in June
January 31, 2008
Joe McWilliams to Lead Port of Seattle's Newly Formed Real Estate Division
January 30, 2008
Port of Seattle Publishes Audit Response Action Plan
Document details specifics, timelines for implementing reforms
January 22, 2008
Port Commission Establishes Special Investigatory Committee
Commissioners Bryant, Tarleton will lead investigation
January 22, 2008
Port of Seattle Commission Adopts Regional Clean Air Strategy
Seattle joins Tacoma, Vancouver B.C. in protecting region's air quality
January 18, 2008
Port of Seattle Completes First Greenhouse Gas Emissions Study
Sea-Tac Airport already taking steps to significantly reduce emissions
January 7, 2008
Port CEO Yoshitani Reaffirms Commitment to Improve Port Operations
Port did not waste $97 million of taxpayer dollars
January 8, 2008
Port of Seattle Commissioners Enact Strong Accountability Measures
Commission oversight, audit response focus of first action items