AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorld Cup in Washington: Spokane is getting a rare close-up moment with Egypt’s national team: the City of Spokane and Gonzaga say an open training session at Gonzaga’s Luger Field is set for June 10, with tickets limited to two per person and handed out by random lottery. Privacy & tech: A Seattle federal lawsuit accuses Amazon’s Ring of violating privacy by using facial recognition in its “Familiar Faces” feature, seeking class-action status over alleged biometric collection without consent. Immigration enforcement politics: DHS says it’s “drawing up plans” to remove customs screening from international airports serving “sanctuary cities,” even as it walked back pulling officers from Newark; the move is tied to the broader fight over federal enforcement in Democratic-led areas. Local government & staffing: Yakima’s new HR director, Lisa Garcia, is stepping into the role after a long career in human resources across local health and public-sector employers. Legal fallout in Yakima Valley: Immigration attorney Alexandra Lozano resigned and is banned from practicing after WSBA discipline proceedings, leaving clients scrambling amid a separate federal civil lawsuit. Civic life: Seattle CityClub will host a civic forum with Mayor Katie Wilson focused on housing, affordability, small business, and public safety.
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