AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChild Welfare: Washington’s Children, Youth and Families chief faced questions over equity after two former senior aides accused the agency of racial bias and unfair treatment of Black women. A Farewell for 626: King County held its largest indigent burial ceremony yet, honoring 626 people whose remains went unclaimed or whose families could not afford a burial. Weekend Around Seattle: Turkfest brings Turkish food, workshops and performances to Seattle Center Oct. 10–11; Deaf Lit Fest and Snoqualmie’s Halloween Train offer more fall outings. Indigenous Growing Tradition: Native communities, schools and researchers are reviving the Three Sisters planting method, growing corn, beans and squash together as Indigenous stories and knowledge gain renewed attention. Southern Resident Orcas: Researchers spotted Tsuchi carrying her dead calf near the Strait of Juan de Fuca, a heartbreaking behavior also seen in other members of the endangered population. Everyday Seattle: Shoreline College students can get free transit through a state-funded ORCA card program, while Seattle’s new grocery law bars prices tailored to shoppers’ personal data.
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