AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRace to Alaska: Friday Harbor’s Northbound Nutters won the 2026 Race to Alaska, finishing in Ketchikan in 5 days, 8 hours, 4 minutes and taking the $10,000 top prize after smart stops and repairs. Cruise Safety: NOAA says a dead fin whale found lodged on the bow of Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas in Seward may have been pregnant; a necropsy is underway and the public is being asked to stay away. Tourism & Community: Juneau residents are pushing back on tourism impacts, sharing concerns with a city task force as summer season ramps up. Alaska Law & Fundraising: A new Alaska law expands the Snow Classic so nonprofits statewide can turn snowfall guessing into prizes and fundraising. Travel Tech for Alaska Travelers: TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is rolling out via Google Wallet, aiming to speed identity checks at security. Outdoor Gear: A Sitka rain-gear review puts new fishing-focused waterproof gear to the test in Southeast Alaska conditions. Aviation & Access: Alaska Airlines is launching a nonstop Anchorage–Boston route with a Boeing 737 MAX 8. Wildlife & Weather: Severe thunderstorm warnings and early-summer conditions are already shaping outdoor plans across the region.
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