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- 1Avian 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.
- 2Fat 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.
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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.
- 4South Korea's Lee Jae-myung ends U.S.–Mexico trip with Alaska stop●Lee Jae-myung wraps U.S.–Mexico trip, touts diplomacy in Alaska stop - CHOSUNBIZ
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has concluded a trip taking in the United States and Mexico, with a stop in Alaska on his way home. Chosunbiz reports he used the visit to promote his diplomatic agenda, highlighting ties with Washington and engagement with Mexico. The Alaska stop drew attention as an unusual waypoint for a Korean leader returning from the Americas.
- 5Ex-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.
- 6American 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.
- 7Alaska 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.