AGP Executive Report

Healthcare Deal: Frazier Healthcare Partners agreed to buy ResMed’s MatrixCare, a cloud EHR platform used in skilled nursing, senior living, home health, hospice and life plan communities—aiming to invest in product innovation. Local Public Safety: A Puyallup condo explosion injured a 42-year-old after fireworks and other incendiary devices were lit inside; the Pierce County Bomb Squad is investigating. Missing Person: Kitsap County family is pleading for help finding Autumn Kilfoyle Sciarini, last confirmed contact in late March. State Policy: Washington’s Department of Social and Health Services tightened rules on spit hoods, treating them as restraints requiring doctor permission and detailed logging. Politics/Disclosure: Let’s Go Washington PAC is under investigation by the state Public Disclosure Commission over claims it didn’t disclose political ads. Wildfire Update: Ryegrass Coulee Fire is now 100% contained, with two residences destroyed. Business/Crime: Seattle’s Little Saigon merchants say open-air drug use and theft are threatening their survival.

Healthcare Business: Frazier Healthcare Partners says it has a definitive deal to buy ResMed’s MatrixCare, a cloud EHR platform used in skilled nursing, senior living, home health, hospice and life plan communities—aiming to invest in product innovation. Public Safety: A crash at the Hanford site killed a driver and sent two Hanford patrol officers to the hospital after a vehicle breached a security barricade and hit a patrol car. State Politics: Washington Republicans are asking for a special legislative session to pause the Climate Commitment Act, arguing it’s acting like a “hidden fuel tax” and pushing up gas prices. Consumer Watch: A federal class-action lawsuit in Western Washington accuses Costco of selling Orgain protein powder contaminated with toxic heavy metals. Environment: Scientists warn soft-shell clams in Puget Sound are being hit by a contagious, deadly cancer that could spread through the ecosystem. Local Tech/Transit: Seattle’s light rail service was suspended between Northgate and Judkins Park after a power issue.

World Cup Quarterfinals: Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois says his team enters Friday’s Spain matchup as underdogs, but he’s banking on his deep familiarity with Spain to help pull off an upset. Local Sports & Entertainment: The Stranger editor-in-chief Hannah Murphy Winter is leaving at the end of July. Public Safety: A fast-moving wildfire near Vantage triggered Level 3 “Go Now” evacuations and a full I-90 closure before reopening later. Housing/Real Estate: A Ballard Link light rail extension open house is set for July 30, and multiple Seattle-area apartment sales topped $10M. Courts & Crime: An Indian software engineer accused in Washington state of first-degree murder pleaded not guilty and remains jailed pending trial. Health & Community: Tick bites are surging nationwide, and experts urge Washington residents to take prevention seriously. Energy & Food Security: Monroe’s Sky Valley Food Bank is installing rooftop solar and battery storage to cut power costs and keep serving during outages. Business/Policy: A ballot measure in Snohomish County would remove party labels from County Executive and Council elections.

Amazon Settlement: Time is running out for eligible customers to file claims for Amazon’s $2.5 billion FTC settlement over Prime sign-up and cancellation practices. Education Policy: Washington Superintendent Chris Reykdal is pushing a mandatory, yearlong “Postsecondary Launch Course” for high school seniors, covering resume building, voting registration, and job/college planning. Public Safety: Moses Lake Officer Edgar Salazar is set to receive a DOJ Hometown Hero Award for stopping the 2023 Gorge Amphitheater shooter. Conservation & Hunting: Washington Fish and Wildlife is taking applications for its Master Hunter Permit Program. Wildlife Funding Push: A coalition is seeking $150 million for the state’s top wildlife and recreation grant programs in the 2027–29 budget. Homelessness: A new survey finds Seattle-King County’s homelessness crisis worsening, with bigger increases in people living outside. Pierce County Crime: Authorities are investigating connected homicides in Tacoma and Puyallup, searching for suspect Hayes McCloud. World Cup Aftermath: Fox says the US-Belgium match in Seattle drew 30 million viewers, the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history.

World Cup Fallout in Seattle: Belgium knocked the U.S. out of the 2026 World Cup with a 4-1 win at Lumen Field, after FIFA controversially allowed Folarin Balogun to play following a lifted red-card suspension; Belgium players mocked the moment with “Overturn this” posts and manager Rudi Garcia said Balogun even stopped to chat with him after the match. Local Sports & Travel: The Seattle Mariners’ road trip to Florida continues after a 6-5 walk-off loss to Miami, while Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays split a series with San Francisco, bouncing back 9-3. Crime & Courts: A Seattle man, Shante Broady, was sentenced to 20 years for sex trafficking on Aurora, including crimes against a minor. Community Spotlight: Anacortes marked America’s 250th birthday with a big July 4 parade and pride-filled celebration. Public Safety: Seattle police and firefighters investigated a fatal electric motorcycle crash at the I-5 Colonnade Mountain Bike Skills Park involving a 14-year-old.

USMNT World Cup Exit in Seattle: Belgium crushed the U.S. 4-1 at Lumen Field, ending the co-hosts’ run and setting up a quarterfinal vs. Spain; goals came from Charles De Ketelaere (2), Malik Tillman (USA), Hans Vanaken, and Romelu Lukaku, with the match drawing about 30 million U.S. viewers. FIFA Balogun Fallout: The game followed FIFA’s controversial decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red-card ban after Trump pushed for a review—Belgium said it fueled them, and players celebrated with a “Trump dance.” Pochettino Future: U.S. Soccer says it will keep talking with coach Mauricio Pochettino after the loss, while he called the Balogun saga “politics and manipulation.” Local Policy: Bellingham’s ballot measure to block algorithmic rent price-fixing has cleared signature requirements and heads to City Council next week. Health & Safety: A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Washington’s Columbia Basin due to dry, windy conditions. Courts & Care: A wrongful-death lawsuit in Seattle alleges a contaminated reusable Olympus duodenoscope transmitted a VRE infection after an ERCP at UW Medical Center.

US Soccer Shock in Seattle: Belgium ended Team USA’s World Cup run with a 4-1 Round of 16 win at Lumen Field, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice and Hans Vanaken adding a third after a Matt Freese mistake; Romelu Lukaku finished late as Malik Tillman briefly leveled. Balogun Fallout: The match was overshadowed by FIFA’s controversial decision to lift Folarin Balogun’s one-game red-card suspension after Donald Trump intervened, sparking outrage from European soccer leaders even as Balogun had little impact on the result. Coach and Player Reactions: Mauricio Pochettino said the controversy didn’t affect performance and that the U.S. simply wasn’t good enough; Christian Pulisic left injured with an ankle issue. Local Life, Quick Hit: Seattle’s World Cup crowds kept the city buzzing, and one West Seattle dog rescue ended with a paddleboarder and kayaker coaxing the stranded animal back to shore. Road Safety: Washington State Patrol reported a fatal wrong-way crash on Highway 503 in Brush Prairie early Sunday, killing three people.

World Cup in Seattle: The U.S. men’s national team hosts Belgium in the Round of 16 at Lumen Field (8 p.m. ET), with Folarin Balogun cleared to play after FIFA suspended his one-game red-card ban following a call from President Donald Trump to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. Referee spotlight: The match is officiated by Adham Makhadmeh, after earlier controversy around the red-card decision that triggered the suspension. FIFA backlash: Belgium’s federation tried to block Balogun’s eligibility, but FIFA rejected its appeal as “inadmissible,” escalating calls that the tournament’s integrity is being undermined. Local match-day logistics: Seattle Center crews cleaned up heavy waterfront trash after Sunday watch parties, and some Lime riders report trouble finding bikes/scooters near the stadium. Tickets: Get-in prices for USA-Belgium have fallen sharply in the run-up, down about 27% to $1,508 as of 1 p.m. ET. Public health: Tick bites are surging nationwide, with Washington State University experts warning of expanding tick habitat and urging prevention. Fire/accidents: Human remains were found in a burned vehicle tied to the Chelan Hills Fire, and five people were injured in a boat crash on Moses Lake.

World Cup in Seattle: FIFA lifted U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game red card suspension, clearing him to play Belgium in the Round of 16 Monday at Seattle Stadium—an unusual move tied to a reported call from President Donald Trump to FIFA boss Gianni Infantino. Local Sports Buzz: The decision has sparked cheers in the U.S. camp and outrage from Belgium, with coach Rudi Garcia calling it “April Fools’ Day” and the Belgian federation saying it’s “astonished” and exploring options. Seattle Sports Roundup: The Mariners kept rolling, shutting out the Blue Jays 4-0 behind Emerson Hancock’s seven scoreless innings, extending Seattle’s scoreless streak to 24. Business/Industry: Boeing says it will start operating a new 737 MAX assembly line in Everett, as it works to ramp production after years of manufacturing disruptions.

World Cup in Seattle: FIFA suspended U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s one-game red card ban, making him eligible for the Round of 16 vs. Belgium on Monday at Lumen Field. Balogun was sent off after a VAR review in the 2-0 win over Bosnia for stepping on Tarik Muharemović’s ankle, but FIFA said the suspension is now on probation for one year—meaning another similar offense could bring it back. Politics & sports: President Donald Trump praised FIFA’s reversal on Truth Social, calling it “reversing a great injustice.” Local travel hit: Seattle-Tacoma International saw flight delays after low clouds affected arrivals, with more than 130 flights delayed and two canceled by late morning. Road work: WSDOT will close one lane of Spirit Lake Memorial Highway (SR-504) Monday and Tuesday for a 2-mile repaving project near the North Fork of the Toutle River, with delays up to 20 minutes. Community note: A beach cleanup is set for Thursday at Edmonds’ Meadowdale Beach Park.

World Cup in Seattle: USMNT captain Tim Ream says the squad’s mixed backgrounds are “a true representation of what America is,” as the team prepares to celebrate July Fourth at the University of Washington and watch fireworks before Monday’s Round of 16 vs. Belgium at Lumen Field. Local Sports: The Seattle Mariners crushed the Blue Jays 11-0 behind Logan Gilbert’s one-hit outing and Randy Arozarena’s grand slam. WNBA: Portland’s Carla Leite scored 20 as the expansion Fire beat the Seattle Storm 77-72 in the first Pacific Northwest matchup between the rivals. Public Safety: The Chelan Hills Fire grew rapidly to about 5,000 acres, triggering Level 3 “Get Out Now” evacuations and closing Highway 97 in Douglas County. Health & Science: WSU professors unveiled a nicotine-craving supplement concept aimed at slowing nicotine metabolism while limiting harm from air pollutants. Community/Events: Seafair’s July 4 fireworks return Saturday, with FOX 13 Seattle broadcasting live for an expected 45,000 at Gas Works Park and Lake Union Park.

World Cup in Seattle: The U.S. men’s national team hosts Belgium at Lumen Field Monday night for a Round of 16 spot, with expectations rising after wins over Paraguay and Australia and a 2-0 win over Bosnia—though Folarin Balogun is out after a red card. USMNT prep drama: Ahead of the match, the team reportedly blacked out training areas after security concerns about spying. Independence Day + heat: America’s 250th birthday celebrations kick off Saturday as a major heat wave and political polarization shape festivities nationwide. Local fire danger: A Chelan Hills wildfire prompted “Go Now” evacuations near Lake Chelan on July 4, joining other Washington blazes. Burn bans: Outdoor burn bans are in effect across multiple Western WA counties and cities ahead of the holiday. Weather check: Western Washington is forecast to stay mostly dry with afternoon sunshine and highs in the 60s to mid-70s. WNBA holiday hoops: The Seattle Storm host Portland Fire on July 4 at Climate Pledge Arena.

World Cup in Seattle: The Round of 16 is set, with the U.S. facing Belgium at Lumen Field on Monday, July 6, after the Blue Jays shut out the Mariners 2-0 Friday behind Dylan Cease’s nine strikeouts. Mariners injury update: Julio Rodríguez was placed on the seven-day injured list with a concussion after a helmet strike. Local public safety: Seattle marked a grim milestone with its first July homicide after a man was fatally shot in the Lake City area. 4th of July planning: Seafair’s fireworks at Gas Works Park are expected to run about 18 minutes starting just after 10 p.m., with thousands of pounds of fireworks staged on Lake Union. Community remembrance: In Lynnwood, family and friends gathered at Martha Lake to mark two years since 13-year-old Jayda Johnson was killed at Alderwood Mall. National politics & heat: Across the U.S., America’s 250th celebrations are underway amid extreme heat and heightened political rhetoric, including Trump’s Mount Rushmore speech warning about communism.

World Cup in Seattle: The U.S. advanced to the Round of 16 and will host Belgium in Seattle on July 6, but Folarin Balogun’s red card means he’s out for that match only—no extra games added. Local Sports & Community: Belgium’s stunning comeback over Senegal in Seattle drew huge emotion, including reports of a Senegalese fan collapsing in the stands. Public Safety: A 76-year-old man died after a Cowlitz County crash that also injured a volunteer firefighter. In Stevens County, deputies shot and killed an armed man after an incident near Tum Tum involving shots at children. Local Crime: West Seattle’s By and By shop was burglarized early, with thieves taking clothing, shoes, iPads, and cash. Travel & Traffic: Seattle will close several I-5 off-ramps late July 4 for holiday celebrations. Health Care Politics (District 5): District 5 candidates field questions on federal health cuts, including the end of enhanced Affordable Care Act premium subsidies.

World Cup in Seattle: The U.S. keeps rolling into the Round of 16 after Malik Tillman’s free-kick goal sent the Americans past Bosnia 2-0, and the next stop is Belgium in Seattle on Monday. Mariners on a roll: Bryce Miller carried a no-hitter into the seventh but still led Seattle to a 1-0 win over the Angels to complete a sweep, with Cal Raleigh drawing the bases-loaded walk for the only run. WNBA local swing: The Seattle Storm fell 90-67 to the Phoenix Mercury as Kahleah Copper poured in 30 points, snapping Seattle’s momentum. Public health rulemaking: Washington Fish and Wildlife is taking public comment on proposed rules to reduce chronic wasting disease risk from captive non-native deer. Local roads: Idaho Transportation Department starts annual re-striping next week across North Idaho, with lane reductions and delays on several highways. Immigration/ag labor: Washington and Idaho reps back a House bill to update the H-2A visa program for agricultural workers.

USMNT World Cup: The U.S. beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32, but Folarin Balogun was sent off after a VAR review and will miss the Round of 16 vs. Belgium in Seattle on Monday, July 6. Malik Tillman scored the clincher on a free kick as the Americans advanced for their first knockout win since 2002. Local Culture & Sports: The Puyallup Tribe is partnering with World Cup host cities, using stick games and cultural events to share language and traditions with soccer fans. Water Watch: A draft forecast from Washington Ecology and WSU warns Columbia Basin water supplies could face growing vulnerabilities by the mid-2040s as droughts and demand pressures intensify. Public Safety: Snohomish County’s “Operation Guardian” led to 21 arrests tied to child sex crimes. Community Events: Seattle’s Indigiqueer Festival returned to Pier 62 during Pride weekend, spotlighting Indigenous artists and 2SLGBTQIA+ joy. Crime: A man was charged with murder after a shooting death of an Amazon fulfillment center employee in Matteson, Illinois.