Food Recall and Airport Collisions

Local First News (News of the North)

Juneau started mailing ballots for the 2024 municipal election yesterday. Voters will decide on three propositions, two recalls, mayoral and assembly seats, and Board of Education members. Ballots must be postmarked by October 1 and received before election certification on October 15. Drop boxes are now open at five locations around town.

August inflation reached its lowest point in over three years, rising just 2.5% from the previous year. While housing costs increased, gasoline prices dropped significantly. Despite slower inflation, the cost of services like haircuts and car repairs continues to rise, and grocery prices remain high.

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that imprisoned Democrat Eric Hafner will stay on the November House election ballot. The court denied an emergency appeal from the Alaska Democratic Party, clearing the way for Hafner to join Rep. Mary Peltola, Nick Begich, and John Wayne Howe in the race.

In response to seven recent police shootings, Anchorage residents gathered to discuss public safety and accountability. The community pushed for a civilian police oversight board and funding for mental health crisis teams. Attendees called for reform, including better police background checks.

Perdue Chicken recalled 162,000 pounds of frozen chicken, some of which were shipped to Alaska stores, including Safeways in Juneau and Ketchikan. Consumers are urged to throw away or return the affected products, which may contain metal wire.

An Alaska Airlines flight in Nashville aborted takeoff to avoid a potential collision with a Southwest jet. The rapid braking caused the plane’s tires to overheat, but no injuries were reported. This incident is the latest in a series of runway incursions raising safety concerns in U.S. air travel.