AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTech Jobs: Seattle farm-robotics company Carbon Robotics is cutting jobs across departments, citing broader economic conditions; it has 275 employees worldwide but did not disclose how many are affected. Clean Energy: Seattle startup Endurance Energy says its undersea geothermal prototype produced more power than it used for 8.7 seconds during a test off Oregon — a brief but notable step toward commercializing ocean-floor heat. Downtown Investment: Port Angeles’ waterfront district earned Washington Main Street designation, giving businesses and local government access to a tax-credit program starting in January. Airlines: Alaska Air reported a $147 million quarterly loss as high fuel costs offset revenue gains, while adding Seattle–Osaka and Seattle–Tahiti flights for 2027. Aerospace: Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 won FAA type certification after years of delays, clearing a key hurdle as the company seeks to compete with Airbus’ A321neo. Business Costs: Washington’s paid family and medical leave premium rate will rise to 1.2% in 2027. Data Centers: Spokane County extended its pause on data-center permit applications through June 2027, saying it needs time to develop rules for managing their impacts.
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