AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPower and Utilities: Weekend windstorms left thousands of western Washington customers without power; crews restored service for most, though outages persisted in parts of the region. Agriculture: Bird flu was detected at a commercial poultry facility in Pierce County. Officials reported no human cases and said public risk is low, while farmers face renewed concerns over the outbreak. Industrial Development: The Department of Energy is seeking proposals to develop up to 3,700 acres at Hanford for projects such as data centers, energy generation, advanced manufacturing and critical materials. Data Centers: Amazon is behind a reported $264 million Washington ranch deal that could accommodate as many as 21 data centers, adding to debate over the scale and impact of the state’s computing buildout. Aerospace: Boeing cannot appeal a ruling awarding punitive damages over the 737 door-plug incident, leaving the company without another route to challenge that portion of the case. Technology: Seattle startup Firmly raised $15 million in a Series A backed by JPMorgan and Mastercard to advance AI-powered shopping tools.
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