AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWildfire Relief in the Inland Northwest: The Innovia Foundation says local and national donors have topped $5 million for wildfire survivors in and around Spokane, with 3,800 individual donors since fires began Aug. 1. The money will flow through nonprofit partners in phases: immediate relief (housing, food, clothing), stabilization (rental help, furniture, back-to-school supplies), and long-term rebuilding. Oregon Fire Update: In southwest Oregon, the Fielder Mountain Fire is estimated at 450 acres; firefighters worked overnight with evacuations in place, including Level 3 “Go Now!” zones near I-5 Mile Marker 51. Public Health & Schools: Oregon is pushing back on federal moves tied to MMR vaccine guidance, with health leaders saying they’ll stick to evidence-based recommendations despite a Trump order. Workforce Watch: New data show a downward trend in women’s employment in Oregon and nationally, raising questions about what’s driving the shift. Salem/State Policy: Oregon is also challenging a federal demand for 17 million commercial drivers’ Social Security numbers, arguing privacy rules are being violated. Food Safety: Walmart is recalling a refrigerated Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit in 29 states due to possible Listeria contamination.
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