AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildfire & health: Smoke from major wildfires is driving hazardous air quality across the Pacific Northwest, with Boise-area events disrupted and experts warning that even healthy people can be affected. Food safety: USDA issued a highest-risk recall of 12,000+ pounds of bacon sold in Idaho, Oregon and Washington after an import reinspection issue; no illnesses reported so far. Public health watch: CDC says Cyclospora has been detected in 45 states, including Oregon, with thousands of confirmed cases since May 1. Energy & rates: Washington regulators approved a multi-year NW Natural Gas rate plan for Southwest Washington customers starting Aug. 1, with residential bills rising $12.81 on average. Industry & infrastructure: Oregon’s data-center backlash is still playing out after a nonprofit-backed ad campaign; meanwhile, Hillsboro paused new data centers for 120 days as land-use rules are reviewed. Defense manufacturing: U.S. and Ukraine are moving drone production closer to American factories, with Oregon listed as a planned production location for Magura naval drones.
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