AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAviation Emergency in the San Juans: A Kenmore Air floatplane with 11 people aboard made an emergency landing near Sucia Island in Puget Sound, then caught fire; all 11 were rescued and accounted for, with multiple injuries and one person reported in critical condition as Coast Guard and local responders coordinated transport to hospitals. Local Transit & Planning: Seattle’s transit measure is headed to voters after City Council action, funded by a 0.3% sales tax for a decade, while West Seattle light-rail work ramps up with more drilling, bridge bidding, and a new neighborhood survey running through August. Community & Culture: Verity Credit Union plans a new Rainier Valley branch opening Oct. 5, and Seattle Arts & Lectures announced its 2026-27 season tickets are on sale. Sports (Seattle): The Mariners look to regroup after a tough first half, with pitching highlighted as the bright spot heading into the second half. Local Buzz: “Jimothy,” Seattle’s short-spined raccoon, keeps spreading across the internet with murals, merch, and even a planned city proclamation.
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