AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 hours agoArctic & Shipping Tensions: Iran says it’s reasserting control of the Strait of Hormuz, warning ships to use designated routes and get permission, while Qatar opposes any permanent Hormuz shipping tolls but says short-term, security-linked fees could be “negotiable.” Alaska Energy & Infrastructure: Southeast Alaska Power Agency and the Wrangell borough are planning a solar farm with battery storage to stabilize the island grid, seeking federal funding for a roughly $6 million project. UAF Leadership: Col. Russell Vander Lugt has been selected as UAF’s new permanent chancellor, with interim coverage in place until his start. Community & Culture: Ketchikan’s Main Street Gallery opens an invitational exhibit highlighting more than 35 works from 20 local artists, spanning photography to Native carvings and fiber arts. Public Lands & Hunting: A push to expand hunting and fishing access on national wildlife refuges would open more refuge lands to sport harvests. Health: California’s avian influenza outbreak affecting marine mammals has subsided, with officials reporting no new positive cases since mid-March. Elections: Alaska’s 2026 Senate race faces fresh chaos as a strategist-backed “Dan Sullivan” filing attempt sparks controversy over candidate identity.
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