AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAlaska Marine Highway & Fishing: UniSea and Alaska officials are pushing for a fix to Alaska pollock “A” season bottlenecks, asking whether the MV Kennicott could be used during January startup. Cruise & Adventure Travel: UnCruise Adventures, based in Alaska, was named Best Adventure Tour Company for a third straight year in Newsweek’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. Air Travel Changes: Alaska Airlines canceled Salt Lake City service from Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma and will end its Ontario route Oct. 31, while still planning new seasonal service from Santa Rosa to Boise and Phoenix starting Nov. 1. TSA for Travelers: TSA expanded “Honor Lanes” at 33+ airports for service members and veterans, with fast-track options for those without dedicated lanes. Tongass Conservation: The U.S. Forest Service is moving to clearcut part of the Tongass, reigniting debate over the Roadless Rule and old-growth protection. Ports & Critical Minerals: Skagway received its first $200,000 from Selkirk Copper to study shipping critical mineral concentrates from the Yukon via the Alaska port. Alaska Politics & Tourism: Fish is front-and-center in the Alaska Senate race, with Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan trading fisheries-focused arguments.
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