AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup Prep in Washington: FIFA’s final 26-man squads are set, and Seattle is getting ready for the tournament’s arrival—plus stadiums across the host cities are temporarily rebranding to remove non-FIFA sponsors (including Lumen Field becoming “Seattle Stadium”). Federal Oversight Under Fire: As investigators probe the Longview paper mill implosion, Sen. Maria Cantwell is pushing back on a proposal to slash the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board’s budget, warning cuts could slow or weaken future probes. State Courts & Housing Growth: A Washington appeals panel revived challenges to Seattle’s comprehensive-plan environmental impact statement, keeping the door open for more fights over how the city plans for housing. Civil Rights & Public Safety: A fatal pellet/BB-gun shooting in Othello is renewing questions about how Washington law treats non-powder weapons, especially when children are involved. Privacy Lawsuits: Costco is seeking sanctions in a Seattle federal case over claims it used Meta Pixel and other tools on its pharmacy site to disclose customers’ health information. Local Community News: Shoreline’s Farmers Market kicked off its 15th anniversary season June 6, continuing its nonprofit mission of food access and local connections.
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