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Quiet Skies Coalition will dissolve, issues ‘fond farewell’ to Burien supporters
On Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, the Quiet Skies Coalition sent out an email to let supporters know that the organization – created in 2016 to fight the Federal Aviation Administration about […]
Congressman Adam Smith reintroduces Aviation Impacted Communities Act
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) this week reintroduced the Aviation Impacted Communities Act, which will help communities better address noise and other environmental impacts stemming from nearby airports. Communities across the […]
Landlords can still reject vouchers, subsidies; human service dept. started
By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council rejected on a tie 3–3 tie vote a proposal by Councilmember Lauren Berkowitz to require landlords to not consider whether a prospective resident […]
State House passes bill to reduce health risks from Sea-Tac Airport
Residents living near Sea-Tac International Airport – who face disproportionate health risks due to aircraft noise and pollution – could receive assistance to repair failing soundproofing for their houses under […]
Port of Seattle responds to proposed new legislation aimed at mitigating environmental/health impacts of Sea-Tac Airport
On Monday morning, Jan. 15, 2024, Sen. Karen Keiser (D-33rd District) and Rep. Tina Orwall (D-33rd District) held a press conference in Olympia, announcing new legislation aimed at mitigating environmental […]
Pallet village, encampments, special meeting set & more discussed at Monday night’s Burien City Council meeting
Here’s our recap of the regular Burien City Council meeting held on Monday night, Nov. 20, 2023: City Manager’s Report City Manager Adolfo Bailon updated council on the Oasis Home Church […]
Class action lawsuit filed against Port of Seattle, Alaska Air Group and Delta Airlines over toxic airport pollution
Residents of the city of SeaTac and surrounding areas this week filed a class action lawsuit against the Port of Seattle, Alaska Air Group Inc. and Delta Air Lines Inc., […]
Airport exposure, Ambaum/Boulevard Park plan update & more at Monday night’s Burien City Council
Here’s our recap of Monday night’s (Jan. 30, 2023) Burien City Council meeting: Lunar New Year Proclamation Council began with a Proclamation in recognition of the Lunar New Year on […]
Still searching for ‘The Big Gift’? Fiore Stone fountains at Zenith Holland Nursery can create garden escape
SPONSORED: Still searching for “The Big Gift”? Fiore Stone fountains at Zenith Holland Nursery can create a garden escape. Fiore Stone fountains from Zenith Holland Nursery are a perfect way […]
Questioning Burien’s City Council Candidates Part 5: How should the city approach the airport’s growth plans?
By Nicholas Johnson Any day this summer, the Port of Seattle is expected to release a draft environmental review of its Sustainable Airport Master Plan, kicking off a public review […]
VIDEO: Hundreds turn out for League of Quiet Skies Voters Town Hall in Burien
On Thursday night, April 25, over 250 people filled the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien to hear a 2+ hour Town Hall on airport noise, health effects from increasing […]
VIDEO: Watch Steve Edmiston’s finalé ‘The Briefing #19: Fini’
Local lawyer/filmmaker/activist Steve Edmiston released his finalé ‘The Briefing: Episode 19 – Fini,’ where he wraps up his ongoing documentary project that takes on the Port of Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport […]
VIDEO: ‘The Briefing #17: The Myth of Engagement’ presented to Port of Seattle
Local lawyer/filmmaker/activist Steve Edmiston continues his ‘The Briefing’ project, a one-man crusade (and documentary) against the Port of Seattle Commission, and his most recently testimony is called ‘The Myth of […]
Council told of proposed state study to create second Seattle airport by 2040
By Jack Mayne The Burien City Council has unanimously passed a resolution endorsing a Washington State Senate bill that would seek a location and get a second Seattle-area airport built […]