The Healthy Alaskan

AGP Executive Report

Last update: 5 hours ago

Early Flu Season: Flu cases are rising in Alaska earlier than usual, and health experts urge people to get vaccinated soon; protection takes about two weeks to build. Mental Health Access: Alaska ranks 34th nationally for access to mental healthcare. Cost, provider shortages and uncertainty about where to start can keep people from getting care. Water Safety: EPA officials discussed Ketchikan’s approval to keep using an alternative water-filtration system, along with wastewater disinfection work. Kratom Regulation: Anchorage Assembly members are weighing an ordinance that would penalize sales and recreational use of kratom products, citing concerns about increasingly concentrated 7-OH and a lack of quality controls. Care Close to Home: An Alaska nursing student says state rural-health funding should support local services, including imaging, with trained staff and plans to sustain care after grants end.

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Oct. 5, 2026

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Alaska ranks near the middle for access to mental healthcare. Here's how to find help

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Your Alaska Link

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Owned By	Bill Fielder through Coastal Television Broadcasting Group
Year Founded	2010
Website	www.youralaskalink.com
Domain Registration Year	2010
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Alaska, Anchorage
Owner Country	United States

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2 hours ago

Almost 40% of Alaska households don’t earn enough to make ends meet, according to new report

Alaska Public Media |

Owner: American Government info about owner

Alaska Public Media

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	American Government through The Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Year Founded	1975
Website	www.alaskapublic.org
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Alaska, Anchorage
Owner Country	United States

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8 Alaska skiers named to 2026-27 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team

Anchorage Daily News - Alaska |

Owner: Ryan Binkley info about owner

Anchorage Daily News - Alaska

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Owned By	Ryan Binkley through Binkley Company
Year Founded	1946
Website	www.adn.com
Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Alaska, Anchorage
Owner Country	United States

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Surviving Alaska: Women of the Wild Cast: Who Takes on the Wilderness in Hulu’s New Survival Series?

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Owner: Radu Tyrsina, Alex Serban & Edgar Nicov info about owner

The Mac Observer

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Owned By	Radu Tyrsina, Alex Serban & Edgar Nicov through Reflector Media
Year Founded	1998
Website	www.macobserver.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Romania, Bucharest
Owner Country	Romania

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8 hours ago

Juneau’s 2026 cruise season ends with Norwegian Encore departure

Juneau Empire - Alaska |

Owner: Todd Carpenter & Canso Investment Counsel info about owner

Juneau Empire - Alaska

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Owned By	Todd Carpenter through Carpenter Media Group & Canso Investment Counsel through Black Press Media & Sound Publishing Inc
Year Founded	1912
Website	https://www.juneauempire.com/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Alaska, Juneau
Owner Country	United States

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6 hours ago

Remote Alaska community, walrus biologists, and wildlife response team come together to rescue orphaned Pacific walrus calf

KBBI AM 890 - Alaska |

Owner: Kachemak Bay Broadcasting & National Public Radio (NPR) Member Network info about owner

KBBI AM 890 - Alaska

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	Kachemak Bay Broadcasting (Non-profit); National Public Radio (NPR) Network affiliate
Year Founded	1979
Website	kbbi.org
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Alaska, Homer
Owner Country	United States

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10 hours ago

Anchorage pilot killed in Washington plane crash

Alaska's News Source |

Owner: Gray Media Inc. info about owner

Alaska's News Source

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	1953
Website	https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/
Domain Registration Year	2009
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Alaska, Anchorage
Owner Country	United States

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7 hours ago

Republican leadership of Senate health panel in doubt

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Owner: Justin B. Smith & Ben Smith info about owner

Semafor

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Owned By	Justin B. Smith & Ben Smith
Year Founded	2022
Website	https://www.semafor.com/
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia, Washington
Owner Country	United States

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