AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup Shock in Seattle: The U.S. men’s national team’s home run ended Monday with a 4-1 round-of-16 loss to Belgium at Lumen Field, after a first half that looked sloppy and tentative and a second-half swing tied to a Matt Freese mistake. Belgium will face Spain next. Permitting Tech in Washington: Seattle is testing an AI prescreening tool to speed up construction permitting by flagging missing documents and code issues before applications are submitted. Longview Spill Costs: Washington will bill Nippon Dynawave for state response costs tied to the Longview chemical spill, as cleanup and monitoring continue and a federal investigative board plans to release findings sooner. Night-Shift Health Warning: A new commentary argues night and rotating shifts are more than an inconvenience, citing links to serious health risks and higher accident and error rates. Local Politics & Housing: Everett’s 38th District race spotlights affordability and faster permitting as candidates position for the Aug. 4 primary. Business & Labor: Microsoft’s latest restructuring includes major job cuts, underscoring ongoing tech workforce churn.
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