AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoPassenger Rail: Amtrak opened a $250 million Seattle maintenance facility for its new Airo fleet on the Cascades route, delivered $50 million under budget. Dairy: Bird flu was detected in a Benton County herd, prompting quarantine and added biosecurity measures as the virus spreads to a second Washington county. Utilities: Kennewick reported PFAS above state action levels in one water source and is designing a treatment system with help from a $15 million state award. Puget Sound Energy’s proposed increases could add about $600 a year to a typical customer’s bill by 2029. Workforce: Microsoft offered voluntary buyouts to about a quarter of its workforce, while Starbucks cut 135 Washington corporate jobs; the state also received $13.2 million for training and hiring in key industries. Industry & Trade: Washington and Denmark formalized ties focused on maritime and industrial expertise. Separately, a supplier dispute has halted Boeing 777 freighter production for two months.
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