AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTech & Jobs: PeaceHealth is cutting 150 IT jobs across Washington—mostly in Vancouver—with work shifting to India-based Tech Mahindra via its HCI Group unit, effective Nov. 20. State Economy & Politics: Washington public-sector unions are pouring millions into the fight over Initiative 645, backing keeping the state’s high-earners income tax; the No campaign has raised far more than the repeal effort. Transit & Growth: Sound Transit and the Federal Transit Administration released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Everett Link Extension, starting a 45-day public comment period through Nov. 2. Local Business & Development: Seattle’s Aero1200 is set to add Ember, an 8,800-square-foot bathhouse/thermal wellness center, with steam rooms, cold plunges, saunas and a wellness bar. Aviation & Travel: Sea-Tac is planning 17 new dining and retail options, while Alaska Airlines will add Alaska-branded 737 flights on Hawaii interisland routes. Healthcare & Privacy: Flock Safety’s voluntary exit offer signals trouble for the surveillance-camera firm as cities push back on contracts.
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