AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIndustrial Disaster: A chemical tank rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging paper mill in Longview has killed 8 workers, with 3 still missing as recovery continues in a hazardous, decontamination-heavy operation; officials say drinking water is safe while agencies monitor air and water. Transit Funding: Sound Transit’s board approved a restructured ST3 plan to address a projected $34.5B gap, keeping West Seattle on track while Ballard’s extension moves forward with design and cost-savings work but without immediate full funding. Tax Politics: Washington’s “millionaire tax” repeal drive is close to qualifying for the November ballot, with Gov. Bob Ferguson acknowledging voters will get a say—setting up a major business-and-jobs debate. Consumer/Tech: Amazon faces a Western District of Washington lawsuit over its Subscribe & Save pricing, alleging customers were steered into automatic purchases while prices rose. Workforce/Media: McClatchy-owned Washington newspapers are hit by a one-day NewsGuild strike over pay and AI-related bargaining disputes. Business & Travel: Starlux says it plans new Europe routes next year, including Zurich and Barcelona, and is eyeing additional U.S. cities such as Washington, D.C. Local Economy: Seattle’s tech leadership continues to shift as Shannon Smith is tapped as next CTO.
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