AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWildlife Safety: An Anchorage runner was hospitalized after using bear spray to escape a brown bear attack on the Wolverine Bowl trail near Prospect Heights; Alaska Fish and Game says warning signs are posted and urges hikers to stay off closed trails and carry deterrents. Prenatal Health: A new study finds wildfire smoke is now a bigger prenatal threat than other air pollution sources, with low-income, rural, and Alaska Native communities often hit hardest and with less access to neonatal care. Arctic Readiness: U.S. Special Operations Forces deployed across western Alaska near Russia for Operation POLAR DAGGER 2026, testing how small teams can operate and stay supported in austere Arctic locations. Community Health & Care: Alaska’s health system gets a boost with state funding for health projects, while a separate national story highlights the importance of nutrition-focused care in senior living. Bear-Related Incidents: Another brown bear encounter in Anchorage sent a woman to the hospital after she was attacked while trail running. Food & Wellness: Giant produce and recipe roundups (including creative avocado uses) keep the wellness angle light for readers. Alaska Politics: Alaska’s U.S. Senate race remains a key factor in determining control of the upper chamber.
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