Burien City Council challenges Sea-Tac Airport expansion, eyes data center moratorium, seeks applicants for vacant seat & more

Community group to host meeting on Sea-Tac Airport expansion plans at Glacier Middle School TONIGHT - The Waterland Blog

Residents concerned about the proposed expansion of Sea-Tac Airport are invited to attend a community meeting TONIGHT – Wednesday, June 17 – to learn more about the Port of Seattle’s recently released Draft Environmental Impact Statement and its potential impacts on nearby neighborhoods. SeaTac Airport Communities 4 Justice, or STACC4J, will host the meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on June 17 at Glacier Middle School Cafeteria, 2450 S. 142nd Street …

Burien City Council challenges Sea-Tac Airport expansion, eyes data center moratorium, seeks applicants for vacant seat & more

At the June 15, 2026, Burien City Council meeting, a representative from the Port of Seattle faced sharp criticism over controversial airport expansion plans. Despite a recent environmental review claiming "no significant difference" in community impact, councilmembers aggressively challenged Port spokesperson Dave Kaplan on mounting noise pollution, dangerous ultra-fine particle levels, and the long-term economic blight facing neighborhoods adj…