AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWildfire Aftermath in Washington: Eastern Washington’s Spokane area is still reeling after weekend blazes destroyed at least 700 buildings and left about 67,000 people under evacuation orders; authorities arrested a 37-year-old man suspected of arson tied to the Old Trails Fire as residents returned to find homes reduced to chimneys and charred debris. Utah Fire Watch: Utah crews battled a brush fire in Millcreek near I-80/Parleys Canyon with possible structure threats and major traffic impacts, while the Widemouth 2 Fire east of Fillmore surged past 68,000 acres and triggered evacuations. Air Quality & Heat: Smoke from Utah wildfires blanketed the state, raising health warnings, as extreme heat continued to drive wildfire risk. Water Planning: The federal Colorado River plan moves forward with potential steep cuts for Lower Basin states, while Utah and other Upper Basin states push back. Local Sustainability: Summit County added four new recycling drop-off sites to make glass and mixed recyclables easier to sort and drop off. Energy Update: Utah hit a milestone with solar becoming its top energy source in May, even as policy hurdles remain.
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