AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElection Lawsuit: Alaska Democrats sued the state Division of Elections over Anchorage House candidate Jose Tagle’s missing financial disclosure, arguing he should be removed from the 2026 ballot. Public Safety & Health: Anchorage hospitals are hitting bed capacity due to a lack of short-term care; a new Alaska Native Medical Center skilled nursing facility is set to open in March, with ANTHC taking art submissions through July 31. Justice System: An Anchorage man, Brandon Kalief Wright, died in state Department of Corrections custody after collapsing during a video visit; troopers reported no foul play, and DOC says at least four custody deaths have occurred in 2026. Infrastructure Milestone: The state says it received final federal approval for the King Cove Road, a decades-long project aimed at year-round access and emergency transport between King Cove and Cold Bay. Aviation Safety: FAA-ordered closures of seven Alaska flight service stations are raising safety concerns among pilots and operators. Community & Wildlife: Eagle River’s Bear Paw Festival returns with major downtown road closures, and a Kenai-area project is tracking hummingbirds’ migration route for the first time.
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