AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAlaska Politics: With the filing deadline past, Alaska’s open governor’s race is now a crowded field of 17 candidates, setting up a high-stakes Aug. 18 primary where the top four advance regardless of party. Ocean & Climate Policy: Alaska fishermen are paying attention to a federal bill that would fund marine carbon dioxide removal testing, while scientists warn that the Trump administration is dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative—cutting off long-running ocean monitoring that includes sites off Alaska. Public Health: A salmonella investigation tied to imported moringa-based supplements has been reopened after additional illnesses, with more brands added to the recall list. Local Business & Shipping: Juneau Costco is changing its Southeast shipping service starting June 7, a move small businesses say could raise costs and make it harder to stock remote communities. Energy & Cost of Living: Gas prices are easing nationally, but Alaska’s rural fuel reality remains stark, with some Western Alaska villages facing some of the highest heating and gas costs. Aviation & Travel: Alaska Airlines is opening a new lounge at Portland International Airport on June 4, expanding premium amenities for a key West Coast hub.
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