AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAviation & Infrastructure: Orcas Island Airport will shut Runway 16/34 from Sept. 8–23 for repaving, with the helipad staying open for emergency medical flights; Kenmore Air is warning travelers to plan ferry or alternate flights. Energy Regulation: Washington AG Nick Brown is urging the Utilities and Transportation Commission to block PacifiCorp’s nearly $2B sale of its Washington service area to Portland General Electric, arguing it could raise costs and create power-supply risk. Agriculture & Water: Yakima Valley farmers say drought realities are worsening, with irrigation districts bracing for less water and wildfire damage hitting bottom lines. Workforce & Training: Peninsula College in Port Angeles cut the ribbon on a new dental hygiene program after a $5M+ buildout, aiming to ease a regional shortage of hygienists. Public Safety: A Pitts Model 12 aerobatic biplane crashed into a Lake Stevens backyard, seriously injuring the pilot but narrowly missing a family and a propane tank. Local Business: Pine Books rebranded in Pike Place Market after years of bookstore turnover, keeping a long-running downtown niche alive. Sports Betting & Markets: The American Gaming Association projects $29.5B in legal NFL wagering this season, citing stalled growth tied to prediction-market backdoor betting.
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