AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUtility Fight: Washington AG Nick Brown is challenging Avista’s proposed rate increase, arguing the regulated monopoly should earn about $115 million less than the utility seeks—setting up a major public hearing Aug. 27 and evidentiary proceedings Sept. 17-18. Local Politics: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson faces a recall push just eight months into her term, with backers citing public safety failures and critics pointing to her thin executive background. Campaign-Finance Scrutiny: Washington’s Public Disclosure Commission opened a formal investigation into the Let’s Go Washington PAC over alleged $345,000 to $1.25 million in unreported in-kind political advertising tied to Brandi Kruse. Business & Consumer: Grand Central Bakery recalled 517 loaves of Potato Sourdough bread in the Seattle/Tacoma area after a pallet nail was found in a batch; no injuries reported. Sports Business: Seattle’s Devon Witherspoon signed a record $132M extension, while the Mariners’ Kade Anderson extended a Double-A scoreless streak to 20.2 innings—signals of franchise investment and farm-system momentum.
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