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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 of Mary Peltola have raised allegations of hostile workplace behavior, and Alaska observers are weighing how the claims could shape the state's closely watched US Senate race. The story, reported by the Anchorage Daily News, comes as the contest is expected to be one of the most competitive in the country, with Peltola's personal image a central part of her political appeal.
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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.
- 3Alaska to open second funding round for Rural Health Transformation Program▼Alaska to launch second funding round for Rural Health Transformation Program
Alaska is preparing a second round of funding for its Rural Health Transformation Program, which directs money to health care services in remote and rural communities across the state. Details on how much funding is available and how communities can apply have not yet been released, but the move signals continued state investment in rural health infrastructure.
- 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.
- 5Fat 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.
- 6Afognak 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.
- 7Fat 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.
- 8Alaska 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.