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- 1Mary Peltola's Bumpy Rise to Political Power▼‘She’s One of Us’: Mary Peltola’s Bumpy Rise to Political Power
A New York Times profile examines Mary Peltola's path to political power in Alaska, tracing her rise under the framing 'She's One of Us' and the setbacks along the way. The piece highlights how her local roots and personal background shaped her appeal to Alaska voters, even as her career faced turbulence and criticism during her ascent.
- 2Ex-staffer allegations against Peltola loom over 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 the claims could shape Alaska's closely watched US Senate race. The accusations add a new complication for a prominent Alaska Democrat as the contest draws national attention in a state that often decides Senate control.
- 3Lee Jae-myung wraps 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 that he framed as a diplomatic achievement. Chosunbiz reports the visit as part of his administration's push to strengthen ties with Washington and expand Korean diplomacy in North America.
- 4'Lower 48' becomes flashpoint in Alaska Senate race●'Lower 48' is a phrase to fight over in Alaska. It's a fixture in the state's US Senate contest
The phrase 'Lower 48' has become a contested term in Alaska's US Senate contest, with candidates and commentators sparring over what it signals about ties to the contiguous United States. Alaskans have long used the term for the states below Canada, but in the campaign it is being debated as a marker of identity and loyalty. The dispute is now a recurring fixture of the race.
- 5American 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 baggage fees, joining several other US carriers. The airlines cite rising fuel costs, which have climbed amid the conflict involving Iran, as pressure on operating expenses. Travellers now face higher costs for checked luggage on domestic flights, and industry watchers expect other carriers to follow with similar fee increases in the coming weeks.
- 6Avian 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 seen in the state's chickadee population, the Anchorage Daily News reports. The disorder causes abnormal keratin growth, leaving birds with overgrown, curved beaks that can make feeding difficult. Researchers studying the condition continue to investigate what triggers it and why it affects chickadees so heavily in the region.
- 7Fat 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
Katmai National Park's annual Fat Bear Week contest is underway, with fans voting in a bracket-style tournament to crown Alaska's fattest brown bear before hibernation. The event celebrates the bears' dramatic summer salmon feasts at Brooks River, and each year it draws huge online participation, playful banter over 'chonky' contenders, and attention to bear conservation.