Port of Seattle

Money Moves

Ran competitive bidding that ended HMSHost's Terminal A contract; local operators lined up to replace departing Starbucks stores

HMSHost filed a layoff notice with Washington state on October 23 covering 135 Seattle Starbucks workers. Thirteen work at the Terminal A store at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, which closes December 31 when its contract expires.

Updated Nov 1

Built World

Grant recipient and plaintiff in funding-conditions lawsuit

The Federal Aviation Administration recorded a $30.2 million grant to the Port of Seattle on September 3, 2026, funding Phase 4 of the Concourse S reconstruction at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The work covers 30,000 of 86,000 square feet of aging terminal space. The airport moves about 53 million travelers a year.

Updated Oct 15