AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBoeing 737 MAX Safety Watch: Boeing says a newly found software glitch could disable automated landing navigation on some 737 MAX jets after a missed approach, prompting operator alerts and FAA review. Public Safety: Alaska’s Public Safety Report (Sept. 27) highlights ongoing local incidents and response updates. Courts & Crime: An Anchorage man and two Arizona residents were convicted in an Alaska bribery case tied to U.S. Defense construction contracts at Eielson AFB and JBER. Sex Offender Compliance: Stephen Albright, convicted in Alaska of sexually abusing a minor, was sentenced in federal court for failing to register as a sex offender while living in the Northern Mariana Islands. Workforce & Local Government: Fairbanks North Star Borough adopted a policy creating a community workforce agreement review process for major projects over $3.5 million, including an apprenticeship labor requirement. Aviation Incident: Hawaiian Airlines reported seven flight attendants fell ill after an odor incident on a Los Angeles-to-Honolulu A330 flight; the aircraft returned to service about 10 hours later. Anchorage Housing: A report on Homer’s housing market finds starter homes selling far above peninsula and statewide medians, underscoring affordability pressure. Arctic & Climate: Researchers are tracking how lake-terminating glaciers in Southeast Alaska are losing mass faster than marine glaciers, raising questions about what’s driving the change.
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