AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI Investment: Amazon says it’ll boost this year’s tech spending—mostly AI—by an additional 10% after strong Q2 results, with AWS cloud growth hitting 37% (Seattle-based company watch). Higher Ed & Research: Washington State University is mentioned in a new NIEHS-funded effort to decode rare DNA damage patterns behind melanoma, aiming for better prevention strategies. Local Tech & Housing: Tech layoffs are weighing on Seattle-area housing, with prices down year over year and inventory up, though some neighborhoods remain competitive. Sports + Science of Debate: The Sophie Cunningham trans-athlete controversy keeps spilling into the WNBA; Fever coach Stephanie White says she’s not “educated enough” scientifically to take a definitive stance, while also pushing back on exclusion. Campus Safety/Infrastructure: WSU’s Gesa Field renovation nears completion with new turf, LED lights, and major video/audio upgrades for the 2026 season. Public Safety Facilities: Thurston County unveiled its new Sheriff’s Office HQ, using adaptive reuse to cut costs and consolidate operations. Data & Risk: A new national landslide exposure map estimates 6.5 million Americans live in or near slope hazard zones, with Appalachia most affected.
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