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Statement on Order Clarifying Rules for Use of Port Properties and Expanding Access to Rights Trainings

Port of Seattle Commissioners Toshiko Hasegawa and Hamdi Mohamed issued the following statement concerning Order No. 2026-03, which was unanimously adopted at today's Commission Meeting: "The Port of Seattle has a long and proud history as a welcoming gateway for people and commerce from around the world. ..." Learn More

Travelers moving through the newly remodeled north end of SEA Airport's main terminal

Big Game and President’s Day Holiday at SEA Airport

SEA encourages everyone to be prepared by getting familiar with the new check-in technology, checkpoints, and rideshare app pick-up area. Learn More

Representatives from the Port of Seattle, Alaska Airlines, and Hensel Phelps cut the ribbon at the SEA Gateway Project's Grand Opening recognition event

SEA Airport and Alaska Airlines Celebrate Completion of SEA Gateway Project

The construction project has given a facelift to the north end of the main terminal at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, transforming the airport’s front door and the customer experience from curb to gate. Learn More

Former Commission President Toshiko Hasegawa passes the gavel to Ryan Calkins, new Commission President for 2026

Port of Seattle to Advance Sustainable Growth and Innovation Under New Commission Leadership

Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins today officially assumed the role of Commission President for 2026. During the Commission’s January 13 meeting, Calkins accepted the gavel from Commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa, who served as president in 2025. Learn More

Port Announces Wendy Reiter as New SEA Airport Managing Director

Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck announced today that Wendy Reiter, a veteran leader at SEA and longtime partner to key federal aviation agencies, has been selected as the new Managing Director of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), effective January 7, 2026. Learn More

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Press Releases

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$2 Million Available to Increase Career Awareness and Job Readiness Through the South King and Port Communities Fund

This press release is available in eleven languages: Amharic, Dari, French, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, So...

Statement on Order Clarifying Rules for Use of Port Properties and Expanding Access to Rights Trainings

Port of Seattle Commissioners Toshiko Hasegawa and Hamdi Mohamed issued the following statement concerning Order No...

Big Game and President’s Day Holiday at SEA Airport

Travel to the Big Game is just ahead of the mid-winter break President's Day holiday and Valentine's Day at Seattle...

SEA Airport and Alaska Airlines Celebrate Completion of SEA Gateway Project

The Port of Seattle joined Alaska Airlines to celebrate the completion of major construction for the SEA Gateway Pr...

Blog Posts

PORT BLOG

Early Bird’s Guide to SEA

Original post written in 2019; updated in March 2026While most of us would much rather be sleeping than heading to the airport in the wee hours, sometimes a morning flight can be your only option. Don...

Women in Construction Week Highlights Inspiring Women Around the Port

By Aly Lande, Capital Project Marketing SpecialistThe Port of Seattle is proud to celebrate Women in Construction Week (March 1-7) again this year by highlighting four incredible women and their journ...

Carved in Community: Ty Juvinel’s Path to Public Art at Fishermen’s Terminal

As a child, Ty Juvinel spent hours drawing and working with wood alongside his grandfather and uncle — experiences that planted the seeds for a career he never imagined was possible. Today, Juvinel, a...

Sun-Soaked Destinations to Beat the Winter Blues

Written in 2024; updated February 2026The holidays are over, and you've officially hit that winter slump — you're in the middle of the Big Dark with months before you come out the other side. Before y...