Tag: noise
Port Commission approves acceleration of noise insulation efforts for airport communities
The Port of Seattle Commission this week approved the acceleration of sound insulation projects...
Read MoreCantwell, Smith secure $9.1 million for Noise Mitigation in Highline Public Schools
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, on Tuesday (June 25) announced that $9.1 million in federal funding was awarded to support noise mitigation projects at schools in Highline Public Schools. These funds will […]
Read MoreCouncil seeking potential changes to noise laws at night in downtown Burien
By Jack Mayne By a vote of 4 to 1, with Mayor Jimmy Matta and Councilmember Bob Edgar absent, the Burien City Council approved having the Burien city staff come back with potential changes in the city noise ordinance to allow some events after 10 p.m. on specified nights. The Council also continued to look […]
Read MoreDon’t want return of airplane noise over Burien? Tell the FAA by Wed. at midnight
By Jack Mayne If enough residents complain to the Federal Aviation Administration by Wednesday (June 21), there is a chance the return of the automatic cacophony of loud airplanes at all hours buzzing again over Burien could be averted. This from a San Francisco lawyer who specializes in FAA case law as he briefed the […]
Read MoreHundreds Of Angry Residents Confront Port Of Seattle And FAA Officials About Airport Noise At Community Meeting
by Ralph Nichols If it wasn’t already obvious before Tuesday (Sept. 29) night’s community meeting about additional noise generated by commercial jets using Sea-Tac International Airport’s third runway, people living not only under but near the new flight paths are mad as hell. But while they don’t want to take it anymore, it appears they […]
Read MoreSecond Airport Noise Community Meeting Set For Tuesday, Sept. 29th
A second community meeting on Sea-Tac Airport noise has been scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 29th from 7pm to 9pm at the State Criminal Justice Training Commission Auditorium in Burien (located at 19010 First Ave South), according to an announcement from Rep. Dave Upthegrove (D-33). Here’s the full text of Upthegrove’s announcement: Dear Neighbors, As you […]
Read MoreNext CASE Meeting Is 7-9pm On Wednesday, Sept. 2nd
The Citizens Against Sea-Tac Expansion (C.A.S.E.) is holding their monthly “Sea-Tac Expansion†Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 2nd from 7pm to 9pm at the ERAC offices, located at 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW. Here are the details: WHAT: CASE Monthly Meeting WHEN: Wednesday, September 2nd, from 7pm to 9pm. WHERE: ERAC (Highline District Adm. Office), located at […]
Read MoreState Officials, Local Leaders Hosting Meeting On Airplane Noise Wed., Aug. 19th; Residents Are Invited
Residents of the Highline area are invited to a community meeting about airport noise on Wednesday, Aug. 19th from 7pm to 8:30pm at the Des Moines City Hall. The meeting will be hosted by local legislators, including Senator Karen Keiser, and State Representatives Dave Upthegrove and Tina Orwall, along with Des Moines City Councilwoman Susan […]
Read MoreRegional Commission On Airport Affairs Noise Meeting Is 7/17
Bothered by Airport Noise? Wonder just how loud airport noise is in your neighborhood and/or other areas around Sea-Tac Airport? Want to support efforts to monitor airport noise levels and obtain independent measurements? For the past several months, the Regional Commission on Airport Affairs (RCAA, www.rcaanews.org) has been monitoring and recording noise in the areas […]
Read MoreCitizens Against SeaTac Expansion Meeting Is March 4th
The Citizens Against Sea-Tac Expansion (C.A.S.E.) is holding their monthly “Sea-Tac Expansion” Meeting on Wednesday, March 4th from 7pm to 9pm at the ERAC offices, located at 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW (see map below). Here are the details: WHAT: CASE Monthly “Sea-Tac Expansion” Meeting WHERE: ERAC (Highline District Adminstration Office), located at 15675 Ambaum Blvd. […]
Read MoreAngry Residents Voice 3rd Runway Concerns To Port
by Nicholas Wolfe About 100 Highline residents and local public officials, angry and frustrated with flight operations involving the third runway at Sea-Tac International Airport, voiced their complaints to Port of Seattle representatives at a special meeting of the Highline Forum on Thursday. While noise and pollution from low-flying commercial jets using the new runway […]
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