AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAlaska Earthquake Watch: A 4.9-magnitude earthquake hit Alaska Sunday, reported at about 35 kilometers deep, with no casualties or damage reported so far. Air Travel Disruption: WestJet flight attendants went on strike early Sunday, grounding thousands of trips and leaving travelers scrambling to rebook over the busy summer weekend. Public Health & Pregnancy: A new CDC study finds gestational hypertension rates rose in every state from 2016 to 2024, with Alaska among the higher-rate states in 2024. Community Notes: Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy proclaimed Aug. 2–8 as Community Health Center Week, highlighting the role of 29 centers and nearly 3,000 professionals statewide. Sky News for Alaskans: A partial solar eclipse will be visible in Alaska Aug. 12, followed by the Perseids meteor shower peaking that night into early Aug. 13.
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