Residents planning to testify at the July 9 airport expansion hearing should know key deadlines, parking tips, meeting logistics, and background.

"This is a big deal," said Burien Airport Committee Vice Chair Brian Davis. "Residents can speak directly to Port commissioners about how airport expansion will affect their families."

Hosted by local community groups, the SeaTac gathering helped residents learn, ask questions, share experiences, and make their voices heard.

Airport committees in Burien and Des Moines are racing to organize public input, seek mitigation funding and request a hearing before July 21.

Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac sought more time for airport review, but the Port said no. The clock is already ticking on public comments.

Future Sea-Tac projects could impact neighborhoods, traffic, noise, and air quality. Residents soon get their chance to weigh in.

Burien pulls out of StART Day, pointing to lack of progress to mitigate aircraft noise, air quality monitoring, and legislative support.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Wednesday that air traffic will be reduced by 10% beginning Friday at 40 of the busiest airports across the United States, a list that includes Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The measure, reported by CBS News, comes amid an ongoing government shutdown and growing