AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIsland Escape: Orcas Island offers San Juan visitors forest hikes, kayaking, wildlife watching and a quieter alternative to busier Friday Harbor. Air Access: American Airlines will restore nonstop Seattle–JFK service on April 6, 2027, with two daily round trips. Fall Outdoors: North Cascades larch season is attracting hikers, while reports point to growing pressure around the popular “Larch Madness” trails. Ferry Travel: A sickout disrupted Washington State Ferries last week; Gov. Bob Ferguson has ordered a review of engineers’ pay ahead of future contract talks. Tri-Cities Events: The region’s Ironman 70.3 will return each September through 2029. This year’s race drew more than 2,100 finishers and generated an estimated $6.5 million to $7.5 million in visitor spending. Road Alerts: Expect overnight closures on U.S. 101 at the Hoh River Bridge through Oct. 18 and a full weekend closure of northbound I-405 in Bellevue Oct. 16–19.
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