AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoConservation & Tribal Stewardship: A private land donation is expanding the Little Spokane River conservation area by 280 acres, adding to an existing 605 acres and tying into a longer-term 885-acre commitment to the Kalispel Tribe for wildlife habitat, clean water, and cultural connection. Workforce & Training: Spokane’s Machinists Institute is rolling out a $3.6M expansion aimed at boosting paid apprenticeships and trades education. Local Business & Food Scene: In downtown Spokane, chefs Tony Brown and Peter Adams are teaming up as Ruins co-owners, bringing back longtime favorites while adding new dining options. Courts & Public Safety: A Covington man accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal is set to appear in federal court in Seattle, after federal charges under the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act. Housing Policy Idea: Everett graduate students are pitching a vacancy tax for large retailers to keep big-box storefronts from sitting empty for more than 18 months.
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