AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFish Habitat Upgrade: Snohomish County is installing its biggest culvert project yet on French Creek, replacing a decades-old barrier with 16 precast concrete arches and a removed fish ladder—aiming to restore fish passage by mid-September. Wildfire Response: The Washington National Guard kept supporting wildfire operations statewide, logging hundreds of flight hours, water drops, and deliveries while crews contend with smoke, heat, and limited visibility. Puget Sound Traffic: WSDOT is warning of major weekend closures and ramp shutdowns across I-405, SR 520, SR 99, and I-5, with drainage work and repaving expected to cause heavy delays. Local Budget Pressure: San Juan County’s preliminary 2027 budget heads to the Aug. 25 council meeting with a projected ~$4 million general-fund deficit unless staffing or services are cut. Weather Outlook: Federal forecasters released a fall 2026 outlook that leans toward above-average temperatures across much of the U.S., with El Niño influencing the pattern. Agriculture Watch: Northwest cherry growers report a smaller-than-expected 2026 harvest (about 16.5–17 million boxes), but say pricing has held up better than recent years. Public Safety: Washington State Patrol arrested a suspect after a drive-by shooting on SR 167 in Renton left a driver seriously injured.
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