AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorld Cup & Seattle Economy: Seattle is bracing for a high-profile “Pride Match” at Lumen Field on June 26, with Iran vs. Egypt still tied to knockout hopes and local officials setting up designated protest zones after objections from both teams’ federations. Sports Business: Hotel performance data through June 20 shows Seattle’s World Cup hosting is paying off, with a sharp ADR jump (+30.5%) and strong RevPAR gains in the broader market. Tech & Jobs: Sony’s Bungie layoffs hit nearly 300 workers at the Bellevue studio, with a WARN notice citing 292 separations tied to a July 9 date. Local Economy & Housing: Pierce County trustee-sale notices filed this week highlight ongoing foreclosure activity, with multiple properties scheduled for public auction in late July. NHL & Seattle: The Kraken’s Jason Robertson talks remain in flux after Dallas permission for discussions and a reported rejection of an eight-year offer, keeping Seattle-area hockey fans watching contract and trade angles. Public Safety & Policy: Washington’s broader policy conversation continues as the state joins a carbon market with California and Quebec, signaling more regional climate-linked economic coordination.
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