AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLocal Tech & Retail: 365 Retail Markets and Evergreen Refreshments opened a checkout-free “Just Walk Out” store at Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Kirkland, letting shoppers enter with a card or app and leave with purchases automatically charged. Public Health: Washington State Department of Health updated adult vaccine guidance for the 2026-27 respiratory season, including a revised COVID-19 standing order for people 6 months and older and no-cost options through the state’s Adult Vaccine Program. Science & Health Research: WSU researchers used zebrafish to trace how the albinism-linked OCA2 gene affects pigment cells and eye development, pointing to possible new leads for vision complications. Community Safety & Care: Grays Harbor College in Raymond won approval for a new Nursing Assistant Certified skills practice lab, expanding training access for local students. Sports & Community: Seattle University School of Law promoted leaders at its Center for Civil Rights and Critical Justice, while the Seattle Fire Department announced Light the Night for Oct. 2, a red-light tribute for fallen firefighters. State & Federal Politics: The Trump administration used a “pocket rescission” to cancel $810M Congress approved for refugee aid and other programs, drawing sharp bipartisan criticism.
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