AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSalish Sea Shipping Watch: A new analysis by Friends of the San Juans projects ocean-going vessel traffic in the Salish Sea will jump by about 2,000 transits a year, including a sharp rise in tanker traffic tied to Canadian fossil-fuel exports. Elections & Voting Security: Clark County election officials say upgraded ballot drop boxes now alert staff to heat spikes, impacts, or removal, after past attacks damaged hundreds of ballots. Public Safety & Health: A state health review highlights how rural communities like Prosser are dealing with behavioral health strain, communicable disease trends, and limited rural capacity. Rural Broadband: Benton County’s $7.4 million rural broadband grant will bring high-speed internet to more than 1,700 homes and businesses near Prosser. Local Politics: A letter argues Skagit County’s auditor race should prioritize independence from Olympia allies. Olympia & Courts: A Supreme Court order could send Washington political maps back for redraw. Crime & Courts: New FBI complaint details in the Tumbler Ridge case describe alleged gun theft and plans tied to the mass shooting.
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