AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLocal Transit & Real Estate: Sound Transit will hold an in-person real property drop-in session in West Seattle Oct. 6 for tenants and property owners potentially affected by transit expansion, with one-on-one consultations and relocation/acquisition guidance. State Economy & Costs: King County reminds property owners the second half of 2026 property tax is due Nov. 2, with online payment options and processing fees. Labor & Wages: Seattle’s minimum wage is set to rise to $22.14 in 2027 after an 84-cent increase, adding pressure on small businesses already watching labor costs. Housing Policy: Astoria Ward 1 candidate Andy Kipp is running on a vacancy-tax ballot measure aimed at homes left empty more than half the year. Food Safety: A Walmart-linked pasta recall expands nationwide over possible Listeria contamination, with Washington and Florida agriculture departments cited in routine sampling. Business & Aviation: Alaska Airlines says its new Boeing 737 MAX 10 will add seatback screens only in premium cabins, while economy passengers use personal devices. Tech & Jobs: Shield AI says it’s expanding X-BAT autonomous fighter jet work with new test flight and production sites, targeting thousands of jobs by the early 2030s.
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