AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourism Shock: New 2025 figures show foreign visitors to the U.S. fell by about 4 million and spending dropped more than $8 billion—an outsized decline blamed on presidential rhetoric and policy confusion, with experts warning it’s hurting America’s “soft power” abroad. Memorial Day, Washington Style: Across the region, families and volunteers marked the holiday with tributes like nearly 700 boots honoring fallen service members, including Gold Star mother stories that put a human face on the cost of war. World Cup Logistics: Seattle is spending nearly $32 million to host six matches, but questions are growing over how much taxpayers actually get back. Local Watch: Washington’s ethics board refused to dismiss an ethics complaint against Rep. Tarra Simmons, setting a public hearing next month. Energy & Schools: Lopez Island School District is moving ahead with a no-cost solar project expected to cut bills and fund student programs. Wildfire Alert: South-central Washington’s County Meadows fire prompted evacuations and shifting orders as crews work to contain it.
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