AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFDA & Health: The FDA approved bemotrizinol, a new sunscreen UV filter, and Seattle dermatologist Heather Rogers calls it a big step for better UVA/UVB protection. Cancer Research: Fred Hutch in Seattle named Dr. Veena Shankaran the inaugural Lert Family Endowed Chair to study the financial burden of cancer care, aiming to reduce “financial toxicity.” Local Public Safety & Elections: WA Attorney General Nick Brown says his office will back local prosecutors investigating harassment and violence against signature gatherers tied to a ballot fight over the state’s 9.9% income tax on high earners. Tribal Land & Environment: Jefferson County commissioners postponed letters of support for a federal Jamestown S’Klallam land transfer involving Protection Island and Dungeness National Wildlife refuges, after hearing community concerns. World Cup in Washington: Seattle-area groups are preparing for the 2026 tournament, including a guide for South Snohomish County watch-and-survival planning and a note that some local ticket giveaways were returned after a Somali referee was barred.
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