AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSeahawks Contract Watch: Devon Witherspoon officially signed a four-year, $132M extension (about $33M per year), making him the highest-paid NFL cornerback by average value, while he says the money won’t change how he practices or plays. Seattle Public Safety Cameras: A Seattle Metro Chamber poll finds broad support for surveillance cameras after 911 calls and at major venues, but privacy and oversight critics say the city’s Real Time Crime Center raises risks—especially around who can access footage. Maritime Industry Deal: Antin Infrastructure Partners completed its purchase of Vigor Marine Group from Lone Star Funds, setting up investment to expand capacity across Vigor’s shipyard network in Washington and beyond. AI + Science Funding: Bellevue startup Harell Data raised $15M to help AI modelers access proprietary science training sets, aiming to close the gap between data generators and commercial AI users. Transportation Planning: WSDOT is seeking public input on SR 99 safety upgrades in Lynnwood and unincorporated Snohomish County, citing hundreds of crashes and proposing better crossings and bike/ped connections. Wildlife Safety Milestone: WSDOT says I-90 Snoqualmie Pass has reached 10,000 successful wildlife crossings, with plans for more undercrossings and an overcrossing. Local Business & Labor: Adaptive Biotech co-founder Harlan Robins’ new data venture highlights how Washington’s life-science talent is chasing new ways to monetize research data. Maritime Security Debate: Seattle activists and cybersecurity experts renewed criticism of police camera tech, calling the system “structurally dangerous” and questioning safeguards.
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