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Port of Seattle Commission Reaffirms Commitment to Immigrant Communities and International Visitors

Tue, Oct 28, 2025

Today, on National Immigrants Day, the Port of Seattle Commission unanimously adopted an updated Welcoming Port Policy Directive, reaffirming the Port of Seattle's commitment to ensuring that all people — regardless of immigration...

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Community-led Organizations to Receive $2.7 Million in Port Funding

Fri, Oct 24, 2025

Ten community-led organizations across South King County, Beacon Hill, and Duwamish Valley will receive a combined $2.7 million in funding through the Port of Seattle's South King and Port Communities Fund (formerly South King Cou...

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Port of Seattle Marks Milestones in East Waterway Cleanup Project

Fri, Oct 24, 2025

On October 14, the Port Commission authorized a public solicitation for a firm to lead the remedial design for the cleanup of the East Waterway, a key next step in translating the Record of Decision from the U.S. Environmental Pro...

Cruise ship Queen Elizabeth, operated by the Cunard Line, in front of the Seattle waterfront

2025 Cruise Season Ends with Record Passenger Numbers

Tue, Oct 21, 2025

The Port of Seattle announced today the completion of the 2025 cruise season. The record cruise season delivered an estimated $1.2 billion in regional economic benefit, while providing more than 5,120 individuals direct and indire...

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Statement on International Maritime Organization Delay on Global Fuel Standard

Fri, Oct 17, 2025

Port of Seattle Commissioner and Northwest Seaport Alliance Managing Member Fred Felleman issued the following statement about the United Nations International Maritime Organization's vote to delay adopting a Net Zero Framework an...