AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSeattle Politics: A new poll shows Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s favorability at 37%, down from 57% in April, with public safety and transparency concerns driving the drop. Public Safety Tech: In Kent, automated license plate reader alerts helped arrest a 50-year-old man wanted in a child rape investigation. Local Government & Services: Seattle Public Library is switching to a new Polaris system, with expected service disruptions. Wildfire Relief: Gov. Bob Ferguson asks the U.S. Treasury for a one-year federal tax deadline extension for Washington residents and businesses hit by this summer’s wildfires. Business & Jobs: Starbucks filed notice of layoffs of 200+ corporate employees in Seattle, including some who declined a move to Nashville. Mariners: Seattle plans to call up top prospect Kade Anderson to debut vs. the Cubs Saturday. Sports & Community: Seattle Center is seeking a consultant team to decarbonize and revitalize Fisher Pavilion. Child Welfare Audit: A state audit found weaknesses in Washington’s childcare licensing and child abuse investigation processes, even as child deaths declined.
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