AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoAlaska Public Safety: Alaska State Troopers opened fire on a man in Wasilla after a 4 a.m. call; troopers say the caller was intoxicated and no injuries were reported. The trooper who fired is on seven days’ administrative leave while the Alaska Bureau of Investigation reviews the case. Local Governance & Schools: A lawsuit over the closure of Campbell STEM Elementary School was dismissed, and Anchorage leaders say they’re working on a new process for future closures while aiming to avoid more school closings this year. Energy & Economy: Gas prices in Anchorage Municipality hit a low of $4.86 for premium in the week ending Aug. 22, while Fairbanks North Star Borough saw a low regular price of $4.39. Health & Medicaid: New data show Willow Medicaid providers billed $26,283 in 2024 for procedures/professional services, up 20.2% from 2023. Business & Development: Trilogy Metals says it has executed definitive agreements with the U.S. government to advance the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects, with a September 2026 closing expected. Sports: Lathrop beat South Anchorage 27-16 to start 3-0, and Washington volleyball opened 3-0 at the Husky Invitational at Alaska Airlines Arena. Wildlife: A woman in Haines was seriously but stable after a brown bear mauling while walking her dog; authorities are tracking the situation.
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