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- 1Ex-staffer allegations against Peltola cloud Alaska Senate race▼How ex-staffers’ allegations of hostile behavior by Peltola might affect Alaska’s key US Senate race
Former staffers have leveled allegations of hostile workplace behavior against Mary Peltola, and the claims could shape Alaska's competitive US Senate race. The Anchorage Daily News examined how the accusations might land with voters in a contest where character questions can prove decisive. It remains to be seen whether the allegations alter the race's dynamics or fade as campaigns intensify.
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Fat Bear Week 2026 has officially begun, drawing its usual wave of online enthusiasm as fans vote for the brown bear they think has best bulked up before hibernation at Alaska's Katmai National Park. The annual bracket-style competition celebrates the bears' summer salmon feast and consistently sparks lighthearted debate over which contender deserves the crown this year.
- 3American and Alaska Airlines raise checked bag fees●American Airlines, Alaska Airlines join other carriers in raising bag fees amid rising fuel prices, Iran war
American Airlines and Alaska Airlines have increased their checked bag fees, joining other major US carriers in passing on higher costs to travelers. The airlines cite rising fuel prices, driven up by the conflict involving Iran, as the reason for the fee hikes. The moves add to growing travel costs for passengers flying domestically.
- 4Avian keratin disorder blamed for deformed beaks in Alaska chickadees●Scientists believe avian keratin disorder is cause of fishhook beaks in Alaska chickadee population
Scientists in Alaska say avian keratin disorder is the cause of the fishhook-shaped beaks increasingly seen in the state's chickadee population. The condition causes abnormal keratin growth, leaving birds with overgrown, curved beaks that can make feeding difficult. The finding, reported by the Anchorage Daily News, offers an explanation for a deformity that has puzzled researchers observing Alaska's backyard birds for years.
- 5Alaska Opens Second Funding Round for Rural Health Program▼Alaska to launch second funding round for Rural Health Transformation Program
Alaska is preparing a second round of funding under its Rural Health Transformation Program, which directs money toward improving health care access and services in rural communities across the state. Details on award amounts and application timelines have not yet been released, and rural health providers are expected to be watching closely for eligibility requirements.
- 6Fat Bear Week returns as fans vote for Alaska's fattest bears▼Fat Bear Week is back — and the voting frenzy for Alaska’s chonkiest bears is breaking the internet
Fat Bear Week, the annual tournament hosted by Katmai National Park in Alaska where the public votes on which brown bear has bulked up most before hibernation, is underway again. Fans are flooding social media with heated campaigning for their favourite chonky bears, with early voting reportedly crashing parts of the event's online turnout. The lighthearted contest also draws attention to the bears' salmon-rich habitat and conservation efforts.
- 7Afognak acquires majority stake in Alaska trucking and fuel firms▼Afognak takes majority stake in Alaska trucking, fuel companies
Afognak, the Alaska Native village corporation from Kodiak's Afognak Island, has taken majority ownership of trucking and fuel companies operating in Alaska. The move expands the corporation's business portfolio and strengthens its role in the state's transportation and energy supply sectors, drawing attention as an example of Alaska Native corporate investment in core regional industries.
- 8Fat Bear Week voting enters second round▼Fat Bear Week is officially breaking the internet as voting enters round two
Fat Bear Week, the annual contest run by Katmai National Park in Alaska in which the public votes for the bear that has gained the most weight before hibernation, has moved into its second round of voting and is drawing major attention online. Fans are debating match-ups between popular bears, sharing photos, and following the bracket-style tournament as it narrows toward a champion.
- 9Alaska Has a Long History of Rowdy Members of Congress●In Alaska, Rowdy Members of Congress Are a Tradition
The New York Times examines Alaska's tradition of combative, unconventional members of Congress, a lineage often linked to the state's political culture of independence and confrontation. The piece comes amid renewed attention to the state's current delegation and its outspoken style, prompting discussion about how Alaska's political character shapes national debates in Washington.