AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism Funding: Skagit County approved about $1.5 million in lodging-tax grants for 44 projects, including $500,000 for Anacortes’ events center, $177,000 for the Tulip Festival and $175,000 for the Skagit Tourism Bureau. Coastal Conditions: Ocean Shores declared an emergency after powerful storms caused shoreline erosion, flooding, outages and damage to municipal infrastructure. Officials urged people to stay off beaches as crews work on stabilization. Airfare Watch: A proposed class action filed in Seattle accuses Alaska Airlines and six other carriers of sharing fare data through an AI platform to limit competition and keep ticket prices high. The allegations have not been tested in court. Ferry Travel: Washington State Ferries has opened winter reservations and warns of high demand, so island travelers should plan ahead. Arts Getaway: Pilchuck Glass School’s Light the Forest event in Stanwood sold out for the first time, drawing interest in its illuminated outdoor art and glass workshops.
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