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The City of SeaTac will not hold Fourth of July celebrations in 2025 and 2026 due to safety concerns, despite a drone show mishap in 2024. The Angle Lake Shore Club will carry on its fireworks tradition, while city officials plan to close public parks early to manage crowds.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport anticipates record travel numbers during the Fourth of July period, with the TSA expecting over 74,000 passengers on Monday, June 30. Travelers should arrive early, especially between 5 a.m. and noon, as the busiest hour is projected to be 9 a.m. Nationally, July 7 is expected to be the busiest travel day of the season.
SeaTac, WA, has canceled its 4th of July festivities for 2025 and 2026 following a drone show mishap last year. City officials decided the cancellation was necessary to ensure public safety and proper planning for future events.
SeaTac cancels its Fourth of July celebrations at Angle Lake Park for 2025 and 2026 due to safety concerns and low staffing. Last year's event, which drew around 10,000 attendees, faced issues when drones malfunctioned, prompting a refund to the city. Residents can still enjoy the park and nearby celebrations in Federal Way and Kent.
Delta Air Lines expands its presence at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with the opening of two new lounges and plans for daily non-stop flights to Barcelona and Rome by May 2026. The airline's President, Glen Hauenstein, states these enhancements solidify Delta's position as Seattle's largest global carrier.
Weather-related delays affect flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, with 183 inbound flights and 116 outbound flights delayed on June 21. The Federal Aviation Administration imposed 45-minute ground delays due to cloudy conditions, which are expected to persist through the weekend.
Alaska Airlines will launch its Touchless ID program for TSA PreCheck customers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on June 26, 2025. The program allows passengers to use facial recognition instead of physical identification to expedite security checks. Similar rollouts are planned for Los Angeles and Portland shortly after.
Authorities arrested a suspect at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after a passenger made threats on an Alaska Airlines flight. The FAA imposed a ground stop, leading to the cancellation of six flights and delays for others. All passengers were safely deplaned and underwent additional security screening.
SeaTac police seek public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in multiple armed robberies and burglaries over 20 days. The suspect, who threatened a hotel clerk at gunpoint, is believed to have committed four crimes in total. Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to his arrest.
SeaTac police seek the public's assistance in identifying a suspect linked to a series of armed robberies and burglaries in the area. The suspect is believed to be involved in multiple incidents over recent weeks, raising concerns among local residents.