AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRoad & Access: WSDOT will seal the SR 4 Grays River Bridge deck July 29-30, with single-lane alternating traffic and delays up to 20 minutes (8 a.m.-3 p.m.). Wildlife Safety: A new study finds off-leash dogs often escalate bear encounters, with conflicts outnumbering leashed-dog incidents by nearly 6-to-1—plus Parks Canada recently charged a Washington couple after a viral grizzly encounter. Seattle Public Safety: Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned after backlash over the Bite of Seattle shooting response and slow/inaccurate updates; Deputy Chief Andre Sayles is interim. Tourism & Travel Business: MSC opened sales for its 2028 Alaska summer cruises from Seattle (weekly seven-night sailings). Health & Wellness Travel Angle: VA launched a trial testing semaglutide (GLP-1) for alcohol use disorder in Veterans. Local Community: Lakeside LEEP teens returned to Ching Garden for a third year of hands-on garden work.
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