AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSeattle Transit: Seattle opened a new bus-only lane on eastbound Denny Way between 5th Ave and Fairview, extending to I-5 and rerouting drivers toward Boren and Howell to boost reliability on Route 8. Elections & Voting: Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs pushed back on voting confusion ahead of the November general election, defending the state’s vote-by-mail system. Public Safety & Accountability: A KOMO interview with former Seattle Police Chief Sue Rahr reignited debate over Seattle’s delayed public safety briefing after the Seattle Center shooting. Housing & Permitting: Gov. Gianforte unveiled a housing initiative aimed at streamlining permitting and speeding construction. Courts & Enforcement: A Stateline analysis says Washington’s stricter non-cooperation policies are linked to lower immigration arrests in local jails. Wildfire Aftermath: Spokane wildfire survivors face an asbestos testing requirement before restoration can proceed, with abatement needed if homes “come up hot.” Business & Tech: TwinStrand and the University of Washington won a major patent infringement judgment against Guardant Health, awarding more than $245.2 million.
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