AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoAlaska Politics: The Alaska Division of Elections says it has finished counting ballots from the Aug. 18 primary, with absentee ballots still being tallied. Mary Peltola leads Sen. Dan Sullivan in the closely watched U.S. Senate race, and the top vote-getters set up a general election that includes two candidates named Dan Sullivan. Gubernatorial Race: Former Democratic lawmaker Tom Begich says he will withdraw from the governor’s race and endorse Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, leaving just one Democrat on the November ballot. Anchorage Public Safety: Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case detailed two officer-involved shootings earlier this month, including one where investigators later determined the weapon was a BB gun. Roads & City Life: Big Lake Road construction is underway with more than $16 million in federally funded improvements, expected to run through September. Local Business: A Wendy’s on Old Seward Highway is reportedly set to close Sunday. Community & Culture: A 50-state runner, Brady McDonald, is in Anchorage raising money to grant 100 wishes for critically ill children. Environment & Weather: NOAA’s September outlook favors above-normal rainfall in western Alaska, with temperatures near normal in many areas.
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