AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWildfire recovery in Spokane: Federal EPA and Washington Ecology crews begin removing hazardous household materials from burned homes, with residents told they don’t need to do anything unless they must grant access through locked gates. Federal ferries boost: Sen. Patty Murray announced nearly $30M for Washington ferry projects, including a Seattle passenger-only dock expansion and rural routes for Anacortes–San Juan Islands and Port Townsend–Coupeville. Seattle surveillance cameras: A new Seattle Chamber/Challenge Seattle poll finds strong support for expanding public safety cameras, but low confidence in Mayor Katie Wilson’s plan—fueling recall pressure after the Bite of Seattle shooting. Kalshi betting crackdown (Washington): A Washington judge ordered Kalshi to stop most sports and election betting via geofencing, with fines reported in the broader legal fight. State politics—DUI and ethics: Tacoma House candidate Krista Perez faces DUI charges after allegedly refusing a breathalyzer; meanwhile Rep. Tarra Simmons was fined $15K in a state ethics case. Court fight over transgender care: A divided 9th Circuit revived a DOJ subpoena targeting a Washington provider for gender-affirming care for minors. Local governance & public safety: Kent police used an automated license plate reader to arrest a child-rape suspect wanted on a $500,000 warrant.
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