AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRural Health Funding: Alaska is preparing to accept applications for the second year of the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, even though the state is still working through the first round—leaving hospitals and clinics waiting months for awards. Housing Fight: Anchorage’s Missing Middle Housing Opportunity Overlay is back in the spotlight, with critics warning it won’t automatically make homes cheaper while supporters argue more building is the real fix. Diesel Prices Watch: GasBuddy reports Anchorage diesel hitting a low of $5.99 per gallon in the week ending Sept. 19, while statewide averages hover around the mid-$6 range. Business Expansion: Afognak Native Corporation bought a majority stake in the parent company of Weaver Bros. and Doyle’s Fuel and Transport, creating Afognak-Weaver Logistics to expand freight and fuel hauling. Katmai Spotlight: Fat Bear Week is underway at Katmai National Park, with voters choosing which bear best “wins” by packing on weight for hibernation. Holiday Shipping: USPS urged Alaskans to mail early for Christmas, recommending Ground Advantage by Dec. 16 and Priority Mail by Dec. 18.
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