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Travel from Seattle's SeaTac Airport is improving after a recent cyberattack that disrupted operations. Most airlines can now print boarding passes and bag tags, but confusion persists due to non-functioning flight information monitors.
Sea-Tac Airport is dealing with the aftermath of a cyberattack that has disrupted operations for four days, just before the busy Labor Day weekend. While major airlines like Alaska and Delta have returned to normal, smaller airlines and international flights are still facing significant delays. Airport officials have deployed customer service agents to assist travelers in navigating the ongoing challenges.
Two women have been arrested for assaulting an elderly couple after a road rage incident following a car crash near SeaTac Airport on July 30. The suspects fled the scene with the victims' firearm.
A rollover crash on I-5 in SeaTac involved two vehicles, leading to one driver being hospitalized with facial injuries. The 19-year-old at fault was arrested for vehicular assault and showed signs of impairment. All northbound lanes were blocked for several hours, causing significant traffic delays.
Charges against over three dozen pro-Palestinian protesters who blocked a key road to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in April are set to be dropped. The City of SeaTac prosecutors will dismiss the charges if the defendants complete community service and adhere to specific guidelines, reflecting a broader trend of protests advocating for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Low visibility in Western Washington has led to significant disruptions at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, with over 500 flights delayed and several cancellations. Equipment issues have further complicated the situation, prompting airport officials to reroute operations to help passengers.
A Fourth of July drone show in SeaTac ended in disaster as over 50 drones crashed due to GPS disruption, leaving around 8,000 spectators bewildered. The operator, Great Lakes Drones Company, has offered a full refund of $40,000 and is covering recovery costs after divers retrieved most of the downed drones. An FAA investigation is underway to determine the cause of the malfunction.
A firework-related incident on the Fourth of July has left multiple families in SeaTac, Washington, homeless after a fire destroyed their homes. Two GoFundMe campaigns have been launched to assist the victims, including one for James McInroy, who lost everything, and another for a family of seven facing long-term displacement.
A couple from SeaTac, Washington, joyfully reunited with their stolen property, including rare mammoth tusks and Russian nesting dolls, after a tip led to the recovery of two-thirds of their $150,000 worth of items. They expressed gratitude to law enforcement for their efforts, while the investigation continues with potential suspects identified.
A U-Haul truck containing rare items, including mammoth tusks valued at over $50,000, was stolen from a SeaTac hotel parking lot on May 30. The theft has caused significant financial loss for the owners, Doug and Olga Borland, and is currently under investigation by local authorities, who are highlighting the vulnerability of moving trucks to theft.