AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSpokane Wildfires: More than 60,000 people were ordered to evacuate as fast-moving fires tore through the Spokane area, destroying hundreds of homes and businesses and turning the Spokane Convention Center into a Red Cross shelter for evacuees, including residents from care facilities; officials say over 250,000 acres burned statewide and Gov. Bob Ferguson has requested federal help, including FEMA. State & Local Response: Avista began its evaluation process after the worst of the weekend’s fire activity, while Spokane County and city officials pushed evacuation and recovery support as containment remained limited. Water Policy Vote: West Plains voters will decide whether to create an aquifer protection area, a local tax measure tied to safeguarding groundwater. Primary Politics Watch: With Washington’s top-two primary on Tuesday, AP reports nine candidates are competing for two seats in a key congressional race, alongside contests for other House seats, the Legislature, and state Supreme Court. Left-Wing Politics: Socialist Rep. Kshama Sawant argues DSA-backed wins show working-class voters want a more confrontational left, not just incremental change within Democrats.
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