AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAero1200 Development: Seattle’s Denny Triangle is getting Ember, an 8,800-square-foot social bathhouse and thermal wellness center, with steam rooms, cold plunges, saunas, and a wellness bar—Ember already reportedly has nearly 1,600 people on a waiting list. Health IT & Outsourcing: PeaceHealth plans to cut 150 IT jobs across Washington, shifting day-to-day tech operations to India-based Tech Mahindra via its U.S. health subsidiary, with layoffs effective Nov. 20. State Energy Policy: The Washington Supreme Court struck down voter-approved Initiative 2066, saying it violated the state constitution’s single-subject rule—another setback for efforts to protect natural gas access. Airport Business Growth: SEA selected 11 concessionaires for 17 new dining and retail spots, aiming to spotlight Pacific Northwest coffee and local brands starting next year. Public Finance Politics: Washington unions are pouring millions into the fight over Initiative 645, backing the high-earners income tax while opponents seek repeal. Consumer Tech Regulation: The FCC revised broadband facts labeling rules, letting providers link to details instead of showing full standardized labels at points of sale. Local Business Expansion: Monster Mini Golf opened a glow-in-the-dark, family entertainment venue in Mountlake Terrace with mini golf plus VR, laser tag, and arcade games. Food & Travel Tech: Global Entry is being folded into a new Trusted Traveler mobile app, replacing the standalone Global Entry app as CBP pushes more touchless processing.
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