AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWildfire & Weather Watch: Red flag warnings and fire weather watches are up across the Inland Northwest as wind and lightning raise the odds of new starts. The Kaiser Canyon Fire has pushed past 80,000 acres near Nespelem, with spot fires and continued Level 2/3 evacuations; the Modrite Fire near Inchelium has crews working across the blaze. Water & Drought: A longer-term water supply forecast points to more shortages and drought risk in Washington’s Columbia Basin. Air Quality & Heat: Island County is under a mild smoke-and-warmth stretch, with officials urging people with asthma, heart or lung conditions, older adults, and pregnant residents to limit outdoor strain and use HEPA filtration/KN95s. Local Governance & Environment: Spokane expanded its Behavioral Response Unit hours (9 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon-Sat) to handle mental health and overdose calls—freeing responders for critical incidents. Public Health & Wildlife: Seattle/King County again warned residents not to search, feed, or handle the viral “Jimothy” raccoon, citing disease and bite/scratch risks. Policy Fight: Washington tribes and conservation groups are suing over Endangered Species Act rule changes that would weaken habitat protections. Energy Costs: A Washington gas-price piece highlights how drivers are crossing into Idaho to save money amid prices above $5 in much of Eastern Washington.
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