AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFlood Readiness: Thurston County urges residents to prepare for fall and winter flooding, which can come from rivers, rising groundwater, tides or overwhelmed drains. Public Health: A Yakima County resident tested positive for bird flu after exposure to infected cattle; health officials say the risk to the public is low as flu season starts early statewide. Health Care: The Washington Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Virginia Mason violated a rule barring private contact with a patient’s former doctors during a malpractice case. Election Watch: State officials are urging voters to return ballots early; Snohomish County has reported a typo on 2026 ballot envelopes. Local Business: Olympia’s Spooner Berry Farms has leased a new Yelm Highway site, keeping its longtime berry stand open after leaving city land. State Politics: Former Gov. Gary Locke warned that budget choices could erode voters’ trust in Washington Democrats.
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