AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Center Oversight: More than 700 comments on Amazon’s proposed Wallula Gap campus called for regulation and oversight. The project would put three data centers on a 134-acre site near the Columbia River. Jobs and Logistics: Amazon’s new 1-million-square-foot Kelso distribution center is expected to support more than 1,500 jobs, with starting wages of $22 an hour. Washington Employers: Alaska Air Group plans to cut 200 roles by year’s end, citing high fuel costs, while a Woodinville manufacturing plant is set to close and lay off 103 workers. Aerospace: Boeing’s production ramp has been pushed to 2027, adding pressure to the company’s manufacturing outlook. Ferries: ABB will supply hybrid-electric systems for a third Washington State Ferries newbuild, extending the state’s fleet modernization work. Local Construction: Kirkland-based ARIID Group is combining interior design, remodeling and furnishing services under one roof, aiming to coordinate projects from plans through installation.
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