AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTraffic & Safety: Two people died in a Wednesday night crash on I-90 between Moses Lake and George, when a Landrover rear-ended another vehicle; investigators are still looking into what happened and whether drugs or alcohol were involved. Minimum Wage: Washington’s minimum wage will rise 3.5% to $17.73 an hour starting Jan. 1, 2027, lifting pay floors that affect overtime exemptions and other workplace rules. Local Economy & Utilities: Puget Sound Energy is seeking big rate increases—29.3% for electricity and 19.8% for gas over three years—prompting a packed public hearing and fresh affordability complaints. Wildlife Management: Washington will kill wolves in southeastern Washington after livestock attacks, with officials saying nonlethal options aren’t appropriate for the situation. Elections & Governance: State Rep. Skyler Rude will resign from the Legislature on Oct. 31, three days before the general election, to take a job with the Secretary of State. Sports & Health: The Seahawks and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health are teaming up for NFL Crucial Catch screenings ahead of Seattle’s Oct. 11 game. Weekend Travel: WSDOT warns of overlapping closures on I-5, I-405, SR 520 and SR 99 starting Oct. 1, with major congestion expected.
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