Invasive fish & salmon survival: Southcentral Alaska’s warming rivers are boosting invasive northern pike, which is eating more juvenile salmon and adding new pressure to already-stressed fisheries. Wildlife conflict: Alaska’s bees face mounting threats from climate shifts and habitat change, raising concerns for pollinators that support local ecosystems. Bear safety: A Kenai woman was seriously injured in a brown bear attack on her front deck after letting dogs out early in the morning; troopers and Fish and Game collected samples and are asking for reports of bear activity. Juneau flood readiness: Juneau and partners are gearing up for annual glacial outburst flooding from Suicide Basin, fortifying barriers and adding pumps to handle a larger-than-last-summer flood. Wildfire weather support: Incident meteorologists are tracking complex fire weather—wind, humidity, thunderstorms, and terrain effects—to keep firefighters safer during major blazes. Marine life warning: Researchers say grey whales are dying in large numbers along the Pacific Coast, with warming climate potentially worsening food supply. Invasive crab control: European green crabs are spreading fast in Southeast Alaska, with thousands collected from Revillagigedo Island as officials warn they can damage eelgrass and native crab and fish habitat. Oil & climate politics: An Alaska-focused opinion argues the Donlin Gold mine could reshape statewide energy demand, while another opinion criticizes how Alaska’s gas pipeline politics are playing out. Oil production backdrop: The U.S. retained the top spot as the world’s leading crude oil producer in 2025, hitting a record 13.6 million barrels per day—an energy story with clear local climate stakes.