News

Last Update: July 03, 2008

Port of Seattle Delivers on Promised Reforms
45 of 51 recommendations will be complete by August 31

Port of Seattle Accountability Reports to the State Auditor's Office, 7/1/08

Port of Seattle Names Nora Huey as Director, Central Procurement
Veteran procurement specialist will lead newly formed office

Message from the CEO
Port CEO provides an update on State Performance Audit and the Special Investigative Committee Fraud Hotline

Port of Seattle Welcomes Hainan Airlines Inaugural Nonstop Service Between Beijing and Sea-Tac Airport
Hainan Airlines’ nonstop service to Beijing will continue to promote our region’s business, tourist and cultural connections to the world’s fastest growing economy

2008 Lunch Bus Series
The 2008 Lunch Bus Series features four tours around Port of Seattle properties highlighting the wide variety of marine-related jobs and businesses. Join us for Duwamish River Industry and Habitat Tour, Terminal 91 Tour, Cargo Tour, and Fishermen’s Terminal Tour. Details and Registration on the Events page.

2008 Annual Community Meeting
June 5, 2008, marked the first public tour of the Third Runway. The big yellow X is at the north end of the 8500' runway and marks it as closed from the air. The new runway is scheduled to open in November.

Port of Seattle Reform Efforts Recognized by Auditors, Finance Officers
Commission meeting summary added to web site to aid public in tracking activities

Port of Seattle Welcomes Shanghai-Based Cargo Carrier to Sea-Tac Airport

Northwest Airlines makes its inaugural flight from Sea-Tac Airport to London Heathrow International Airport

The Port of Seattle's 2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) is now available online

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

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

Port CEO Signs Agreements for Eastside Rail Corridor: Yoshitani, King County Executive Ron Sims also finalize easement for trail

Making the announcement are (left to right), Port of Seattle Commission President John Creighton, Port of Seattle CEO Tay Yoshitani and King County Executive Ron Sims.

May 6 Statement from Commission President John Creighton Regarding the Eastside Rail Corridor (22 KB, PDF)

May Community Newsletter Now Online: Read it today!

Port of Seattle Committed to Preserving BNSF Eastern Rail Corridor for Public Benefit: Port of Seattle Commission President John Creighton and CEO Tay Yashitani sent a letter to the Cascade Bicycle Club on April 25 in response to the CBC's April 23 statement concerning the Port's acquisition of the BNSF Eastside rail corridor.

PortFolio
Watch PortFolio, the Port's new Video Magazine (22 minutes)

Commission Meeting Audio and Video Recordings
Commission meeting audio and video is available online now

Speakers Bureau
Need a speaker for an upcoming organization or group event? The Port has a Speakers Bureau.