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Looking for empty parking lots or a huge empty area in Kent/Renton/Auburn area to teach my friend how to drive.

Hi all,

I'm sure you all are aware of the latest news reports that ICE agents may be performing TSA functions at certain airports. So here is the latest information regarding the deployment of ICE agents at Seattle Tacoma International Airport. I will continue to update this post with the latest information.

As of Sunday afternoon (3/22/2026), operations and security screening times at SEA remain normal, and we do not expect ICE agents to perform TSA roles. We have not received any such communication from DHS.

This is because, compared to other major airports (Atlanta, Houston, etc) SEA has seen a lower absentee rate to date (around 10%). Other airports are as high as 40%.

We have been told that ICE agents, if deployed, will be conducting "non-regulatory roles."

Part of the reason we have seen lower attrition in SEA is because of the support services the Port of Seattle has provided to the TSA agents.

We have deployed our own Port of Seattle staff to help augment the "non-regulatory roles" so that TSA agents can focus on screening. This reduces the need for ICE agents. We've even asked airlines to start dedicating airline staff to this support effort.

We have also set up a food pantry at the airport where we are distributing food and resources to TSA agents to help them with their livelihood while they work without pay. This has gone a long way in reducing their daily expenses.

And of course, we have to give credit to the will and perseverence of the local workforce who continue to stay dedicated to their work. They may be working for the feds, but they are still from our communities and remain committed to serving. This is heroic.

IF you would like to donate to the food pantry, we are collecting non-perishable foods, household items, and meals, including diapers. You can drop them off between 8:00am and 4:00pm at the SEA Conference Center, which is located right above Check Point 2 in the airport.

I'm told gas cards in $25 increments would go a long way for those who commute to work.

I will continue to provide updates as the situation changes below so check back.

Thanks,

Sam Cho

Port Commissioner

UPDATE MONDAY [3/23/2026]: Status remains the same. No ICE deployment. TSA wait times are around 15 minutes.

In response to community request, we set-up a GoFundMe account to help TSA workers. This is NOT a way to give TSA workers cash directly.Funds will be used to buy non-perishable food, household goods, hygiene products and gas cards.

UPDATE TUESDAY [3/24/2026]: Still no word around ICE deployment. TSA lines remain at an average of 15 minutes.

In less than 24 hours, the GoFundMe page has raised over $75,000!!! HELL YEAH!!! This is what it's all about!! We take care of our own!

UPDATE FRIDAY [3.27.2026] Lines continue to remain normal.

We raised just shy of $170k on the GoFundMe. This is mindblowing. YOU GUYS ROCK!!

Trump apparently signed an executive order that would pay TSA agents. It's unclear where these funds are coming from. And begs the question, you could've done this the whole time!?!

In light of this, we've paused taking donations to the GoFundMe.

Hi, I’m looking for some good orthopedic specialists for PT. Anyone have good experience with one? Thanks in advance.

Around 1pm I was having a severe asthma attack around 3rd and Seneca. Several people offered to call for help. I still wanted to make it to work. Thank you for stopping to help. While on the bus my symptoms got worse. Around 1:20 a passenger on the D Line did call 911 for me. Thank you so much. I know you might not see this but still. Thank you so much.

I am typing this from the ER. It really was severe asthma. Who knows what would have happened if no one stopped to help. Thank you for being the best of humanity when life is hard.

To everyone else on the bus I would like to apologize for any inconvenience or stress my medical complications have caused.

■ I love sports. I would rather play sports than sit on a couch for several hours viewing any professional major league sports but that’s just me. Many don’t have the time or ability to play sports. Of course, I support all of our local sports franchises including college sports, but I am not a fanatic towards any particular team. But still there are times I would like to immerse myself in a game on TV/digital device but increasingly it will cost me a lot of MONEY. Multiple subscriptions over several different devices with little or no opportunity for free viewing. Clearly, GREED has taken over major league sports as it has over every aspect of American society.

■ I laud the Seattle Kraken franchise for offering most of their games on free broadcast channels. I realize it's a new franchise trying to build up their allegiance but that is the model that should be utilized by all major league Sports. The reason it doesn’t exist is because major league sports is a certified MONOPOLY. There is really no competition. The value of all franchises have skyrocketed every year without any downfall. What stock has done that? Clearly, the Mariners and Seahawks are taking a different route as they continue to devise strategies that extract more money form the general public who just can’t afford it.

■ We have billionaire owners, multi-million-dollar employees with financially starved working-class folks paying most of their bills. This is crazy unfair. It's immoral. How much more will they extract from the public. When is enough enough? Can major league sports re calibrate their strategy to benefit the working class. Will the Mariners at least allow free broadcasts of away games?

Driving 405 in the dark while it’s raining is so sketchy. Can’t see any of the lines half the time and the random curves.

It got cleared this morning (the vacant lot next to Seward Park Third Place Books), but the for sale sign is still up. The original Dragonland sign that was painted a year ago (April or early May 2025?) still stands, though the dragons that had been attached are gone. Some of the tall bauble towers are still up. All other art/objects have been removed. The fencing remains the same (i.e. kinda there kinda not). Maybe it was time to rotate the exhibitions?

Just watched some piece of shit blow a snot rocket on the light rail when pulling into Cap Hill. Asked him what his problem was and he just looked at me. Some young dude, his girlfriend and their dog. Plus he was whistling and humming loudly when anyone tried to talk near him. What the fuck is wrong with some people?

Heads up there is currently a coyote at the fenced in area at magnolia manor dog park, please keep an eye out for your dogs!

I just lost my job, which means I suddenly have a lot of free weekday time to kill. I haven't ridden the 2 Line yet so I was thinking I'd take a day to ride the rails and check out the floating bridge views and the various eastside stations. Does anyone have any suggestions for cozy coffee shops to read in along the route, nice parks for a stroll, or relatively affordable lunch spots?