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Port of Tacoma Commission to meet August 18 Port of Tacoma Commissioners on August 18 will consider authorizing a roof replacement at 5301 8th Street East, a lease termination agreement with Silverback Industries, LLC, and an amended and restated lease with SAFE Boats International, LLC. The meeting agenda is [here <[link removed]>] , and a recap of the July 16 meeting can be found
[here ⇒ <[link removed]>] [Meetings are streamed live <[link removed]>] and also available for later viewing. Public comment may be given in person or sent by email to [[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>] . For more information, please see our [public comment procedure page ⇒ <[link removed]>] [<[link removed]>] ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS Watch August's Working Waterfront In this month's edition of the Port's award-winning news show, The Port of Tacoma joins summer events across Pierce County, a Port-supported state highway project breaks ground, Tacoma Public Schools prepares to open Maritime|253, and conservation workers remove invasive species from a Port habitat site.
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ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP [<[link removed]>] Conservation workers remove invasive species from Port of Tacoma habitat site What does it take to keep a restored wetland healthy? At Upper Clear Creek, conservation crews from EarthCorps tackled invasive species that threaten native plants while helping preserve valuable habitat for local wildlife. Learn how they reached this unique habitat site, the challenges they faced, and why partnerships are critical to the Port's environmental stewardship and habitat mitigation efforts . [Read more <[link removed]>] [⇒ <[link removed]>] [<[link removed]>]
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP [<[link removed]>] The Northwest Seaport Alliance welcomes second electric forklift at East Blair One Terminal The Northwest Seaport Alliance has reached another milestone in its transition to zero-emission cargo handling operations with the arrival of its second battery-electric forklift at the East Blair One Terminal in the Tacoma Harbor. The equipment deployment is funded through an award from the Washington State Department of Transportation's Port Electrification Grant Program... [Read more ⇒ <[link removed]>] [<[link removed]>]
ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS [<[link removed]>] Watch the latest This is Maritime video The latest installment of the Port’s popular "This Is Maritime" video series features Craig Brix, a mechanic in the Port of Tacoma's maintenance department. Craig’s career path aligns with the Advanced Maritime Manufacturing pathway at [Maritime|253 <[link removed]>] , Tacoma Public Schools’ new skills center opening next month at the Maritime Center. [Watch the video ⇒ <[link removed]>] [<[link removed]>]
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS [<[link removed]>] Save the date: Boat tours coming September 13
The Port's 2026 free public boat tours are coming up on Sunday, September 13! Bring your whole family to one of our most popular community events and discover fun and fascinating facts about Pierce County's working waterfront. As a Pier Side subscriber, you will receive an email on Tuesday, August 18 with early access to reserve tickets. [Read more ⇒ <[link removed]>] [<[link removed]>]
[<[link removed]>] Advancing climate action takes collaboration. At last week’s PNW Climate Week: Pierce County, the #PortofTacoma... [Read more ⇒ <[link removed]>] [<[link removed]>]
[<[link removed]>] Summer is in full swing, and we've loved being out in the community with our Pier ce County neighbors... [Read more ⇒ <[link removed]>] [<[link removed]>]
[<[link removed]>] Breaking ground on the future of freight mobility in Washington! Port of Tacoma Commissioners...
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Kristin Ang • Deanna Keller
• Dick Marzano
• John McCarthy • JT Wilcox Port of Tacoma
Executive Director Eric Johnson
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