AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHalloween Travel: Plan around full weekend closures of northbound I-5 through Seattle and southbound I-405 in Bothell, from late Friday, Oct. 30, to early Monday, Nov. 2; expect detours and delays. Amtrak Cascades: Clock changes create a temporary one-hour difference between Washington and British Columbia starting Nov. 1. Check your ticket’s local departure and arrival times—the trip itself remains about four hours. Outdoor Safety: Big Four Ice Caves have collapsed, and melting has opened holes in Mount Rainier’s Muir Snowfield. Hikers should avoid unstable snow and ice. Tourism Trends: Whatcom County lost an estimated $64 million in Canadian spending between 2024 and 2025 as cross-border shopping declined; statewide visitor spending and arrivals also fell in September. Air Travel: A new reliability ranking puts Seattle-Tacoma International Airport third among the nation’s most reliable large airports.
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