AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAlaska Travel & Tourism: Juneau Culture & Community: Thirteen Alaska Native canoes (yaakw) arrived at Auke Recreation Area and downtown Juneau to kick off Celebration, with paddlers traveling from across Southeast Alaska and Canada and asking permission to land from local clans. Southeast Alaska Health Alert: The CDC says 12 people were sickened by a gastrointestinal illness aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird during a six-day Southeast Alaska cruise that stopped in Juneau, Sitka and Haines. Visitor Access Milestone: Alaska’s oldest original lighthouse, Eldred Rock Lighthouse near Juneau and Haines, has opened to the public for the first time after a volunteer-led restoration effort. Travel Industry Update: Alaska Airlines is rolling out major changes to basic economy, including ending miles/status earning on saver fares and increasing partner award booking fees. Wildlife & Nature: Scientists recorded “night thrums” linked to humpback whales, adding new detail to how whales communicate in Alaska waters. Outdoor Safety: Moose calving season is underway, and wildlife officials warn hikers to keep distance and be ready to react fast if a charge happens.
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