AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIndustrial Safety Crisis: Washington’s Longview paper mill chemical tank implosion has reached a grim milestone: all 11 workers are now recovered and identified, with L&I opening a formal workplace safety investigation into what happened and whether safety rules were violated. Port & Infrastructure Oversight: At the Port of Seattle, the Northwest Seaport Alliance audit committee decided not to move forward with an external review panel for the Terminal 5 modernization after cost overruns and process disputes. Energy & Grid Moves: Washington is investing $37 million to expand EV charging access statewide, while Walla Walla Public Schools is using a $601,756 clean energy grant to power its electric bus fleet with a new solar array. Housing & Local Policy: Airway Heights approved zoning code changes to make it easier to convert commercial buildings into homes as Washington’s new housing zoning law takes effect. Tech & Cybersecurity: Microsoft Build 2026 spotlights AI agents as the next developer shift, and WatchGuard announced new high-performance Firebox rackmount appliances for MSPs and enterprise networks. Public Safety Finance: A Washington insurance commissioner report urges transparency and modernization of the state fire protection rating bureau’s methods.
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