AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Development: Developers are seeking up to 5,655 megawatts of power for six proposed data centers in Klickitat County, intensifying debate over whether the county should pause projects while it writes new rules. The Tri-Cities is also attracting fusion investment, with Avalanche Energy planning a manufacturing plant expected to create hundreds of jobs. Aerospace: Boeing delivered 57 jets in September, its highest monthly total this year, as it works to raise 737 MAX production. Agriculture & Logistics: Yakima’s Washington Fruit uses AI-trained robots and high-speed cameras to sort as many as 8 million apples a day. Apple shipments have also resumed through Wallula’s rail transloading facility, restoring a route to northeastern markets. Retail & Delivery: Walmart and Wing plan to bring drone delivery to the Seattle area next year. Media: More than 90 McClatchy staff were laid off, including journalists at papers in Tacoma, Olympia, Bellingham and the Tri-Cities.
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