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Sea-Tac Airport Director Addresses Noise Issues At C.A.S.E. Meeting

Sea-Tac Airport Director Addresses Noise Issues At C.A.S.E. Meeting

Story & Photos by Rachel M. Lusby Noise problems were the primary topic on the minds of at least 30 attendees at Wednesday’s C.A.S.E. meeting (Citizens Against SeaTac Expansion). Managing Director... [Read more]

Sea-Tac Managing Director Mark Reis To Address Airport Noise Wed. Night

Sea-Tac Managing Director Mark Reis To Address Airport Noise Wed. Night

The Citizens Against Sea-Tac Expansion (C.A.S.E.) is holding their monthly “Sea-Tac Expansion” Meeting on Wednesday, April 7th from 7pm to 9pm at the ERAC offices, located at 15675 Ambaum Blvd.... [Read more]

Sea-Tac Airport Noise Hotline Complaints Continue

Sea-Tac Airport Noise Hotline Complaints Continue

The Regional Commission on Airport Affairs (RCAA) has a blog where they post frequent updates on all things having to do with Sea-Tac Airport, including noise and other complaints. It’s a great... [Read more]

There's Still Time To Register For The Port Of Seattle's "Citizens Academy"

There's Still Time To Register For The Port Of Seattle's "Citizens Academy"

The Port of Seattle wants our Readers to know that there’s still time to register for their FREE “Citizens Academy,” a unique, free opportunity to learn up close about the many challenges... [Read more]

LETTER: Regional Commission On Airport Affairs On “Part 150″ Workshop

LETTER: Regional Commission On Airport Affairs On “Part 150″ Workshop

From the Regional Commission on Airport Affairs, we received this letter (posted also on their blog) regarding Wednesday night’s (Feb. 24th) “Part 150″ airport noise workshop put on by... [Read more]

Court Ruling Prevents Port Of Seattle From Signing Taxi Contract. For Now.

Court Ruling Prevents Port Of Seattle From Signing Taxi Contract. For Now.

In the continuing saga of STITA vs the Port of Seattle, on Monday (Feb. 22nd), the Washington state Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the cab company by granting a temporary injunction against the Port... [Read more]

Port Of Seattle Police Citizen’s Academy Begins April 12th

Port Of Seattle Police Citizen’s Academy Begins April 12th

Have you ever wondered about what it’d be like to be a cop? How about one that works at the airport, or on the waterfront, for the Port of Seattle? Well, the Port of Seattle Police Department is... [Read more]

Taxicab Companies Request State Investigation Into Port Of Seattle

Taxicab Companies Request State Investigation Into Port Of Seattle

On Wednesday (Feb. 27th), STITA and Farwest taxi companies sent letters to Washington State Auditor Brian Sonntag and Attorney General Rob McKenna, urging an investigation into the Port of Seattle. This... [Read more]

“Part 150″ Airport Noise Study Workshop Set for Feb. 24th

“Part 150″ Airport Noise Study Workshop Set for Feb. 24th

The first in a series of public workshops for Sea-Tac Airport’s “Part 150 Noise Study” is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 24th at Mount Rainier High School (locatrd at 22450 19th Ave.... [Read more]

UPDATE: After Brief Denial, STITA Cab Wins Stay Against Port Of Seattle

UPDATE: After Brief Denial, STITA Cab Wins Stay Against Port Of Seattle

In a fast-paced legal tennis match, after briefly having its restraining order denied, a State Court of Appeals Commissioner issued a stay late Monday in STITA Cab’s lawsuit against the Port of Seattle. This... [Read more]

REPORT: Woman Kidnapped, Beat & Sexually Abused In Front Of Children

REPORT: Woman Kidnapped, Beat & Sexually Abused In Front Of Children

The Seattle P-I reported Tuesday (Feb. 1st) that three men and a woman are facing charges that they kidnapped, beat and sexually assaulted a woman in an area north of Sea-Tac Airport. The story claims... [Read more]

STITA Taxi Files Lawsuit Against Port Of Seattle For Breaking Contract

STITA Taxi Files Lawsuit Against Port Of Seattle For Breaking Contract

On Monday (Feb. 1st), the Seattle-Tacoma International Taxi Association (STITA) announced a lawsuit against the Port of Seattle to stop the Port from “unfairly awarding” its airport taxi contract... [Read more]

Airport’s Part 150 Noise Study Workshop Is Wednesday, Feb. 24th

Airport’s Part 150 Noise Study Workshop Is Wednesday, Feb. 24th

A public workshop for Sea-Tac Airport’s Part 150 Noise Study is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 24th, from 5pm – 7pm at Mount Rainier High School, which is located at 22450 19th Ave South in... [Read more]

SeaTac City Council Rescinds Eminent Domain Claim Against Park-N-Fly

SeaTac City Council Rescinds Eminent Domain Claim Against Park-N-Fly

by Ralph Nichols In a victory for private property rights, the SeaTac City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, Jan. 26th to rescind their earlier condemnation of the “Park-N-Fly” business... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Sea-Tac Airport Demonstrates New Bird Radar Technology

PHOTOS: Sea-Tac Airport Demonstrates New Bird Radar Technology

On a drizzly Thursday morning (Jan. 14th), officials from Sea-Tac Airport demonstrated some brand new toys – a new, advanced bird tracking system with real-time displays of bird activity on and... [Read more]

City Of SeaTac Reconsidering Controversial Eminent Domain Decision

City Of SeaTac Reconsidering Controversial Eminent Domain Decision

by Ralph Nichols After beginning a condemnation process in September to seize ownership of a private parking lot on International Boulevard – for the private development of an envisioned city center... [Read more]

War Blogger Handcuffed At Sea-Tac Airport For "Not Reporting Income"

War Blogger Handcuffed At Sea-Tac Airport For "Not Reporting Income"

War Correspondent/Writer/Blogger Michael Yon claims via his Facebook Fan Page that he was detained at Sea-Tac Airport Tuesday morning (Jan. 5th) for “refusing to say how much money I make.” Yon... [Read more]

Man Barricades Self In Family Restroom At Sea-Tac, Gets Busted After Long "Rest"

Man Barricades Self In Family Restroom At Sea-Tac, Gets Busted After Long "Rest"

Port of Seattle Police arrested a man after he brought in the new year by barricading himself in a family restroom around 5pm on Friday, Jan. 1st. The man, who at one point claimed to be armed, then at... [Read more]

Next C.A.S.E. Meeting Is Wednesday Night, Dec. 2nd

Next C.A.S.E. Meeting Is Wednesday Night, Dec. 2nd

The Citizens Against Sea-Tac Expansion (C.A.S.E.) is holding their monthly “Sea-Tac Expansion” Meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 2nd from 7pm to 9pm at the ERAC offices, located at 15675 Ambaum Blvd.... [Read more]