KIRO News Director Frank Lenzi came to us from crosstown rival KNWN (formerly KOMO Newsradio), where he worked for 16 years, most recently serving as Program Director and News Director. With nearly 30 years of experience in journalism, Frank brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to KIRO Newsradio.
“We’re expecting 298 calls this year, and that will be a new record for us,” said Linda Springmann, director of Cruise Business and Elliott Bay Operations at the Port of Seattle. “The vast majority of the ships homeporting in Seattle are doing seven-day cruises up to Alaska,” Springmann said.
“They visit Sitka, Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, experience a glacier, and then stop in Victoria before returning to Seattle.”“So there are opportunities to arrive in Seattle from some of these far-flung destinations, which are pretty incredible as well,” she said. Springmann said 14 ships will be homeported in Seattle, with several others passing through on their way to their Vancouver home port. The cruise industry’s economic impact in Washington state is estimated at $900 million, benefiting businesses across the region. “Hotels, restaurants, businesses, tourist attractions, and gift shops benefit as part of that $900 million, and that’s not only in the downtown core,” she said.Rantz: Port of Seattle puts tampons in men's bathrooms, even before women's Businesses in other areas, including Eastside wineries, also benefit. In addition to tourism revenue, the industry supports thousands of local jobs, she said.That includes security teams, longshore workers, and other support roles. Another key factor in the cruise industry’s economic influence is provisioning. Ships departing for Alaska stock up in Seattle on produce, dairy products, and cleaning supplies. Springmann does not expect the cruise season to be significantly affected by the tariffs that have been making headlines lately. “The brands calling in Seattle have a high majority of domestic guests,” she said. “We have a new brand this year, and we’re really excited to welcome Cunard Line’s Queen Elizabeth, which will be sailing out of Seattle. She sources a bit more internationally, but we’re not hearing of any changes at this point. It’s on everyone’s radar, but for now, we’re watching and not expecting any significant changes.Tacoma tax could raise $37 million annually for road repairsEx-Police Chief Avery Moore makes nearly $480K after Tacoma dealYou don’t watch “Warfare,” you survive it. “Warfare” is in theaters Friday. Here are the best movies and TV shows to watch this weekend.CEO Mary Beth Laughton has publicly apologized and retracted REI's January endorsement of Doug Burgum, President Trump’s Secretary of the Interior.MOPOP debuts newest exhibition ‘Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form’ The Museum of Pop Culture , located in Seattle, steps into the realm of folklore and fantasy with its upcoming exhibition, “Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form.” In collaboration with the renowned Barbican Centre in London, the limited-time exhibition journeys through the rich, multifaceted world of Asian visual storytelling, paying homage to its historical Deciding when it's time for senior living can be challenging. However, a senior living community can be a positive step toward ensuring safety, health and happiness. Fighting hunger together: Safeway’s, Albertsons’ Nourishing Neighbors program tackles food insecurity‘Preventing the preventable:’ Most effective ways to protect your home from water damage Water damage stands as one of the most common and costly claims that homeowners face, accounting for nearly a quarter of all homeowners insurance claims.
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