AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFat Bear Week: Katmai’s online bracket is live, with 16 brown bears facing off for the heavyweight crown; last year’s champ Chunk (Bear 32) is back, and voting runs through Sept. 29. Climate & Health: A new report says fall allergy season is lasting longer as warmer weather delays the first freeze, with ragweed driving the misery in many U.S. cities. Katmai Cameras: Curious Alaska takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Explore.org team keeping the bear livestream running from remote field work. U.S. Politics (Alaska angle): Sen. Lisa Murkowski is among four Republicans urging the Trump administration to release stalled Taiwan security funds ahead of Xi’s visit. Mail Deadlines: USPS recommends Alaska-bound holiday shipping by Dec. 16 (Ground Advantage), Dec. 17 (First-Class), Dec. 18 (Priority), and Dec. 19 (Priority Express). Arctic Shipping: Coast Guard icebreaker Healy will not complete its 2026 Arctic voyage after a mechanical breakdown. Sports: Kayhi volleyball notched its first set win of the season in a loss to Sitka.
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