AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Health: The CDC says U.S. measles cases rose to 3,659 as of Sept. 24, up 188 week over week, with 95% tied to outbreaks. Local Transit: Anchorage’s People Mover bus stops are getting upgrades—new artwork, signage, and in higher-ridership spots, shelters, benches and trashcans—costing $379,000 this summer. Sports (UAA): UAA volleyball rallied to beat Western Washington in five sets, improving to 10-5 overall and 3-2 in conference play. Wildlife & Community: Fat Bear Week is in full swing at Katmai, with voting nearing its Sept. 29 finale and donations to the Otis Fund matched through Oct. 3. Southeast Alaska Governance: Tlingit and Haida delegates re-elected ChalyeeÉesh Richard Peterson as president for another two-year term. Bear Safety: A hiker near Haines escaped a bear attack believed to involve a mother bear with cub; injuries were reported as non-life-threatening. Mail: USPS released holiday shipping deadlines for Christmas and Kwanzaa, including earlier dates for Alaska and military mail.
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