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politics2 days ago•1 min saved

Vance pledges $400M for Alaska grid, attacks Peltola in tight Senate race

Vice President JD Vance visited Fairbanks, Alaska, on Monday to support Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. He announced a $400 million federal investment in the state's energy grid, specifically for a new transmission line between Beluga and Healy. Vance and Senator Dan Sullivan criticized Democratic opponent Mary Peltola for her past voting record on energy and alleged mistreatment of staff. The rally occurred amid a tight Senate race and ongoing tensions regarding the Iran conflict.

via KUAC|

#alaska #dan-sullivan #jd-vance

politics5 days ago•11 min saved

Alaska Voters Reject Trump's Gas Promises Amid $5 Fuel Costs

MS NOW reporter Alex Tabet visited Anchorage to interview three-time Trump voters who expressed deep frustration over high fuel costs. The segment, part of a five-part 'POTUS Promise Check' series, highlighted that gas prices in Alaska average $5.03 per gallon, significantly higher than the national average. Voters criticized the president for failing to deliver on campaign pledges to lower prices, with one describing the promises as 'BS' and another calling the president 'hyperbolic.' This discontent is occurring against a backdrop of record-high diesel prices and a competitive Senate race in Alaska, where Democrat Mary Peltola is challenging incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan.

via HuffPost|

#alaska #donald-trump #gas-prices

wildlife8 days ago•5 min saved

Backpack Wins 2026 Fat Bear Week After Record-Breaking Vote Surge

Brown bear 89, nicknamed 'Backpack,' won the 12th annual Fat Bear Week competition at Katmai National Park in Alaska, defeating female bear 910 by approximately 5,091 votes. The event, which celebrates bears gaining weight before hibernation, saw record participation with over 2.5 million votes cast globally. Backpack, a 20-year-old male and son of 2019 champion Holly, is estimated to weigh 1,200 pounds. The competition, run by Katmai National Park and explore.org, highlights the bears' resilience and preparation for winter, with all participants considered winners for their survival readiness.

via USA Today|

#alaska #brown-bears #fat-bear-week

nature9 days ago

Backpack Claims 2026 Fat Bear Week Crown in Narrow Katmai Vote

Brown bear 89, nicknamed 'Backpack,' won the 12th annual Fat Bear Week competition at Alaska’s Katmai National Park, defeating female bear 910 by approximately 5,000 votes. The contest, which celebrates bears gaining weight before hibernation, drew over 2.3 million global votes. Backpack, a 20-year-old male and son of 2019 champion Holly, is estimated to weigh 1,200 pounds. The event highlights the bears' resilience and preparation for winter, with all participants considered winners for their survival readiness.

via The Guardian|

#alaska #brown-bears #fat-bear-week

nature9 days ago•1 min saved

Backpack Claims 2026 Fat Bear Week Crown in Close Race Against 910

Brown bear 89, known as Backpack, won the 2026 Fat Bear Week competition at Katmai National Park in Alaska, defeating female bear 910 by approximately 5,000 votes. The event, which celebrates bears gaining weight before hibernation, saw record participation with over 2.3 million votes cast globally. Backpack, a 20-year-old male who previously suffered a severe leg injury, is the son of 2019 champion Holly. The competition, run by Katmai National Park and explore.org, highlights the bears' resilience and preparation for winter, with all participants considered winners for their survival readiness.

via CBS News|

#alaska #brown-bears #fat-bear-week

nature9 days ago•414 min saved

Backpack Wins 12th Annual Fat Bear Week in Narrow Final

Brown bear 89, nicknamed 'Backpack,' won the 12th annual Fat Bear Week competition at Alaska’s Katmai National Park. He defeated female bear 910 by a narrow margin of approximately 5,000 votes in a final round that drew over 200,000 ballots. The event, which celebrates bears gaining weight before winter hibernation, saw record participation with more than 2.3 million total votes cast globally.

via NBC News|

#alaska #brown-bears #conservation

wildlife9 days ago•2 min saved

Backpack claims 2026 Fat Bear Week title in narrow vote

Brown bear 89, known as 'Backpack,' won the 12th annual Fat Bear Week competition in Alaska’s Katmai National Park. He defeated female bear 910 in a close final round, securing over 100,000 votes. The event highlights the bears’ preparation for hibernation and supports conservation efforts for the region’s 2,200 brown bears.

via Al Jazeera|

#alaska #brown-bears #conservation

wildlife9 days ago•1 min saved

Backpack Wins 2026 Fat Bear Week After Record-Breaking Online Vote

Brown bear 89, nicknamed 'Backpack,' won the 2026 Fat Bear Week competition at Katmai National Park in Alaska, defeating female bear 910 by approximately 5,000 votes. The event, which celebrates bears gaining weight before hibernation, saw record participation with over 2.3 million votes cast globally. Backpack, a 20-year-old male who previously suffered a severe leg injury, is the son of 2019 champion Holly. The competition, run by Katmai National Park and explore.org, highlights the bears' resilience and preparation for winter, with all participants considered winners for their survival readiness.

via Alaska Public Media|

#alaska #brown-bears #fat-bear-week

entertainment12 days ago•2 min saved

Discovery's 'Deadliest Catch' finale airs emotional tribute to Todd Meadows

The Discovery Channel reality series 'Deadliest Catch' aired a special episode on September 25, 2026, detailing the aftermath of the death of deckhand Todd Meadows. The 25-year-old died on February 25 after falling into the Bering Sea while working on the Aleutian Lady. The episode, which included a content warning, featured pre-death interviews, a FaceTime call with his children, and the crew's immediate response to the accident, though it did not show the moment he fell overboard.

via USA Today|

#alaska #crab-fishing #deadliest-catch

politics13 days ago•7 min saved

Supreme Court to Decide if Seizing a $95,000 Plane for a Beer Misdemeanor Violates the Eighth Amendment

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on December 1 regarding Jouppi v. Alaska, a case testing the Eighth Amendment's excessive fines clause. The case involves the seizure of an 82-year-old pilot's $95,000 aircraft after he was convicted of a misdemeanor for transporting a six-pack of beer into a dry village. Legal experts argue the forfeiture is grossly disproportionate to the minor offense and the minimal sentence actually imposed.

via Fox News|

#alaska #asset-forfeiture #eighth-amendment

film14 days ago•16 min saved

Brad Pitt's 'Heart of the Beast' Tests the Limits of Solo Survival

Brad Pitt stars as a traumatized special forces veteran stranded in the Alaskan wilderness with his German Shepherd in David Ayer’s new survival thriller, 'Heart of the Beast.' The film, which opened in theaters on September 25, 2026, is a minimalist, dialogue-light drama focused on the bond between a man and his dog. While critics praise Pitt’s performance and the emotional core of the story, some note the plot is thin and the production feels tailored for streaming audiences.

via Rolling Stone|

#alaska #brad-pitt #david-ayer

nature15 days ago•2 min saved

Fat Bear Week 2026 Introduces Family Units Amid Record Turnout and Controversial Incidents

Fat Bear Week 2026 has launched with a historic twist: for the first time, entire bear families compete as single units in the bracket-style tournament. The event, running from September 22 to 29, features 16 contenders, including five mother-cub groups and 11 solo adults. The competition has drawn massive global attention, with the first day of voting causing technical delays due to unprecedented traffic. While the event serves as a fundraiser for the Katmai Conservancy, the season has also been marked by tragic wildlife incidents, including a rare case of infanticide captured on live cameras.

via Alaska Public Media|

#alaska #brown-bears #exploreorg

lifestyle17 days ago•22 min saved

Fat Bear Week returns: meet the contenders and cast your vote

Fat Bear Week, a bracket-style competition at Katmai National Park in Alaska, kicks off with 16 brown bear contenders; voting runs Sept. 22–29 to crown the fattest bear, based on before/after photos from spring to fall. Last year’s champion was 32 Chunk, weighing over 1,200 pounds. The event originated as a ranger-led Facebook poll and has become a global online sensation, with donations to Katmai Conservancy’s Otis Fund, and live streams via explore.org encouraging support.

via New York Post|

#alaska #animals #fat-bear-week

culture18 days ago•15 min saved

Fat Bear Week returns: voters pick Katmai’s fattest bear

Kotaku’s culture piece celebrates Fat Bear Week, a Katmai Conservancy–run event in Alaska where the public votes in a single-elimination tournament to crown the season’s fattest bear preparing for winter, with before/after photos, bear cams, and profiles of contenders like 132, Marshmallow, and Bucky.

via Kotaku|

#alaska #bears #culture

politics18 days ago•136 min saved

Alaska bets on ranked voting as chaotic primary reshapes key races

Alaska’s primary wrapped in chaos, with several top contenders advancing and Democrat-led outcomes in some races prompting debate about ranked-choice voting. Former state lawmakers Begich withdrew and endorsed Kreiss-Tomkins, setting up Kreiss-Tomkins against Republican rivals in the governor race, while the U.S. Senate and House contests stay highly contested amid GOP divisions on whether to embrace a “rank the red” approach. Advocates say the system expands voter choices; opponents argue it undermines traditional party dynamics. The results will test ranked voting’s impact in Alaska’s political landscape.

via AP News|

#alaska #begich #politics