AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWildfire Emergency in Spokane: Gov. Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency and imposed a burn ban as fast-moving blazes—led by the Old Trails Fire—pushed into residential areas, triggering Level 3 “leave now” evacuations and leaving about 60,000 people without power. Officials said Old Trails had burned roughly 3,500 acres and destroyed hundreds of structures, with thousands of homes threatened as strong winds and extreme heat drove rapid fire growth. Local Transit Politics: Spokane voters face a decision on renewing the STA sales tax that funds public transportation; supporters say it preserves service and future plans, while opponents argue the timing is off. Federal Courts/Justice: A judge rejected DOJ efforts to force recusal in the Roger Rogoff case, keeping the fight over whether a president can fire a judge-appointed U.S. prosecutor alive. Land-Use Risk Research: UW researchers released a national building-level landslide exposure map, highlighting how many Americans live in landslide-prone areas and where recovery gaps may be worst. Sports & Culture: Seattle’s Seahawks roster check continues as training camp moves on; meanwhile, WNBA trans-athlete debate remains a flashpoint after renewed comments and backlash around Sophie Cunningham.
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