AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSpokane County Data Center Pause: Spokane County commissioners voted unanimously to temporarily halt processing permits for large load data centers until Dec. 15, while planning permanent zoning rules. Seattle Recall Fight: A King County judge was assigned to oversee the Aug. 31 hearing on a recall petition targeting Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, with allegations tied to public safety and the mayor turning off CCTV. Gig-Worker Enforcement: Seattle announced Uber Eats will pay $4.39 million to settle claims it violated the city’s app-based worker minimum pay rules for about 14,400 workers. Wildfire Federal Push: Gov. Bob Ferguson and Rep. Michael Baumgartner asked President Trump for a meeting to discuss federal disaster aid after the Spokane Complex fires. Sports & Culture Crosscurrents: A WNBA trans-athlete controversy continues to spark rallies and security disputes around Sophie Cunningham’s stance, while Seattle’s Bite of Seattle shooting response is under scrutiny via a newly released minute-by-minute timeline. Local Civic Education: Skagit County’s League of Women Voters held a “How to Vote for a Judge” event ahead of Nov. 3 judicial races.
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