AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLongview Chemical Disaster: A 900,000-gallon “white liquor” tank rupture at Nippon Dynawave Packaging has killed at least two and left nine missing, with recovery shifting from rescue to recovery as officials warn it could be Washington’s deadliest modern industrial tragedy; contamination testing also found material reached the Columbia River. Millionaire Tax Fight: Washington’s income-tax repeal effort is surging—supporters say they’ve gathered 92,000 signatures in week one—while Gov. Bob Ferguson says he’ll veto any attempt to lower the $1 million threshold. Immigration Enforcement at Airports: Homeland Security is “drawing up plans” to stop international processing at airports in “sanctuary cities,” a move that could disrupt travel for some destinations, including major U.S. hubs. Spokane Protest Trial: A federal jury has begun deliberations in a case accusing three Spokane protesters of conspiring to impede ICE during a 2025 protest. Higher Ed Pathways: Spokane-area community college enrollment keeps rising, with transfer agreements expanding routes to four-year degrees. Local Politics & Civic Life: Spokane’s first pro women’s soccer team, Zephyr FC, is not returning for a third season.
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