AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAlaska LNG & Western Arctic: Natural Resources Committee Democrats are demanding answers over the Trump administration’s fast-track of an oil industry-backed rule for Alaska’s Western Arctic, warning it would weaken environmental protections and speed permitting across 23 million acres. Anchorage & rural connectivity: A ProPublica/Anchorage Daily News investigation says federal telecom subsidies are paying for internet service on nearly deserted Adak—at more than $340,000 a year—despite many buildings being empty. Public safety: Fairbanks police are investigating a fatal Steese Highway crash Sunday involving a motorcycle and a bicycle. Health watch: A CDC update shows COVID’s “Nimbus” variant driving rising ER visits across 27 states, and measles cases climbing to 2,260 in 44 jurisdictions as summer travel ramps up. Energy & costs: AAA reports U.S. gasoline averages $4 a gallon, with diesel above $5. Community & culture: The 65th World Eskimo Indian Olympics wrapped after four days of traditional competition, including swing kick and one-foot high kick finals.
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