AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStorm Watch: A powerful front is forecast to bring Western Washington’s strongest winds of the fall Saturday night, with gusts near 60 mph on the coast and possible outages. Rain is also returning after a historically dry October, raising flood concerns. Clean Energy: Grant County officials estimate seven solar projects could generate nearly $200 million in local tax revenue over 35 years, though the money is not guaranteed. The Port of Quincy is also holding a public meeting on a proposed tribally owned power plant that could expand to 345 megawatts as regional electricity demand grows. Roads and Pollution: WSDOT says studded tires cause up to $29 million in damage to state roads each winter and is urging drivers to consider stud-free traction tires. Water and Wildlife: Budd Inlet is closed to shellfish harvesting because of biotoxins. Washington is also proposing new protections against toxic chemicals, while researchers warn that Western states have lost more than a third of their glacier cover since the 1950s.
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