AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBroadband & Environment Review: Washington State Broadband Office signed seven BEAD contracts totaling about $165.1M to connect roughly 28,452 locations, with projects now heading into required environmental and historic reviews under NEPA and NHPA before construction can start. Storm Impacts: A wind advisory is in effect for parts of southwest Washington and northwest Oregon as a fall storm brings gusts up to around 45 mph, with Pacific Power reporting outages tied to downed trees. Carbon Markets: Washington’s carbon market is nearing linkage with Quebec and California, a step aimed at expanding the system that prices pollution. Invasive Species Watch: A Washington tribe on Puget Sound is ramping up trapping to slow the spread of European green crabs, after early sightings grew into a major problem elsewhere. Wildlife & Weather Risk: Scientists warn that a “Godzilla-level” El Niño could drive extreme heat and related disasters, with heat deaths projected even in the U.S. Food Processing Uncertainty: Tyson’s potential sale of its Wallula Gap beef plant has the Pacific Northwest beef industry watching closely for what happens next.
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