AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Climate: Washington and Oregon utilities are increasingly turning to gas to power data centers, raising concerns about missed emission-reduction targets as local rules mostly ban new gas buildouts. Local Business: Everett’s Seattle Lighting showroom is closing July 14, with 75% off inventory as the store cites customers getting “strapped” financially. Real Estate & Infrastructure: A Moses Lake I-90 overpass at Hansen Road is set for demolition starting early July, after winter inspections found major deterioration. Tech & Industry: A Good Jobs First tracker finds Washington leads the U.S. in data-center tax incentives by number of awards, even as other states offer massive single packages. Community & Economy: Seattle’s South Lake Union Farmers Market is expanding its season to support more local Washington growers. Workforce & Growth: Janicki Industries plans an $800M Great Falls campus, targeting 1,000 jobs in five years. Sports & Tourism: World Cup host-city hotel bookings are projected to fall short as travel barriers and costs bite, with room-block cancellations and visa delays adding pressure.
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