Port of Seattle

09/10/2026

You don’t need to own a boat to enjoy a day on the water. Visit Shilshole Bay Marina in Ballard, one of the largest recreational boating destinations in the Pacific Northwest. Whether you’re setting sail, paddling out, or simply enjoying an ice cream while watching the boats glide by, it’s the perfect daycation spot. Here’s how to spend a carefree day at Shilshole Bay Marina:

Drawhorn, Omie August 27, 2026 As a city on the water there are plenty of ways to stay cool and catch some rays during summer in Seattle. And the good news is you don’t need to own a boat to enjoy a day on the water. This summer, head to Shilshole Bay Marina — home to over 1,400 monthly and live...

09/09/2026

“The Good Place” is now open at Centennial Park on the Seattle waterfront. haʔłali, a new public amenities building and park pavilion inspired by the Coast Salish longhouse, honors the deep connections between people, water, and land. The space features 13 carved stones celebrating the Coast Salish lunar calendar and cultural traditions.

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Drawhorn, Omie August 10, 2026 Centennial Park has reopened along Seattle’s waterfront, and along with it comes the opening of haʔłali — “The Good Place” — a new public amenities building and park pavilion that honors the Coast Salish people and the enduring relationship between people, ...

09/09/2026

Seattle’s global identity was born on August 31, 1896, when the Miike Maru sailed into Elliott Bay. Fast forward to today and the Puget Sound still stands strong, with Japan leading more than $14.5B in two way vessel trade.

Curious how one ship carrying tea kickstarted Seattle’s rise as an international gateway? Dive into the story behind the Miike Maru and the Northwest’s enduring connection to global trade.

Donnelly, Devlin August 26, 2026 Written in 2018; updated August 2026 Imagine yourself on Seattle’s ramshackle waterfront on a warm August 31 afternoon in 1896. Scanning the horizon, you spot a dark shape rounding Magnolia Bluff and steaming into the deep waters of Elliott Bay. The black and white...

09/05/2026

This feels like the right start to a long weekend.

Photo: @ maloajenkins

09/04/2026

Cheers to 115 years!

On Sept. 5, 1911, King County voters made a bold choice: creating one of America’s first public ports to ensure Seattle’s waterfront served everyone. Fast-forward to today, and that mission is stronger than ever.

From 2.1 million cruise passengers this year to a trade ecosystem supporting nearly 40% of Washington jobs, the Port continues connecting our region to the world.

Here’s to the past, present, and the Port for the Future — building community, opportunity, and global connections since 1911.

Donnelly, Devlin September 4, 2026 Embed Video Link On September 5, 1911, King County voters made a momentous decision: they overwhelmingly voted to create the Port of Seattle, one of the first public ports in the country. Why? Seattle was booming, and the community wanted to make sure its waterfron...

09/04/2026

Quiet views, calm mind, long weekend loading.

Photo: @ timreaganphotography

09/03/2026

It’s not too late to join us for Port U! Go behind the scenes in this adult education series to learn what it takes to run a global hub for air cargo, an airport that serves millions of passengers, and a thriving fishing industry. Register at https://2026portu.rsvpify.com.

08/31/2026

Harbor to the horizon, it's the start of a new week.

Photo: @ flybeyond_ry

08/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who took part in the SAMP Near-Term Projects environmental review. Whether you submitted a comment, attended a public hearing or meeting, joined a listening session, or reviewed the Draft EIS, your participation matters. The Port is grateful for the time, thought, and lived experience community members brought to this process.

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08/27/2026

Join us for Friday fun at Pier 66! The Downtown Seattle Association is bringing The Grizzled Mighty to Pier 66 as part of the Downtown Summer Sounds concert series. Swing by from noon to 1:30 p.m. for great music, good vibes, and tasty bites from Philly Cheesesteak and Dirty Dawgz food trucks.

Genres: garage rock, blues Pier 66 / 2207 Alaskan Way Seattle rock trio The Grizzled Mighty delivers a high-energy live show rooted in the gritty musical legacy of the Pacific … Continued