Fisheries & Food Security: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reviewed 2026 fisheries infrastructure spending and post-Cyclone Ditwah rehabilitation, setting priorities for the 2027 budget with an emphasis on boosting production and exports. Arctic Shipping Disruption: Two ships headed for the Northwest Passage idled in Nome as sea ice thickened in the Chukchi and Beaufort seas, with slow melt and a possible opening later next month. Wildlife Health Watch: Bald eagle “Jackie” is in critical condition after a fight and signs of severe anemia and kidney inflammation, raising fresh concerns among raptor lovers. Subsistence & Salmon Management: The Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission outlined 2026 in-season rules and co-management work, including weir monitoring plans and ongoing coordination to protect vulnerable salmon runs. Road Access for King Cove: U.S. Sen. Murkowski and others praised the Army Corps permit for the King Cove Road connector to Cold Bay, calling it life-saving infrastructure for an isolated community. Plastic Pollution Push: Alaska House advanced a bill to reduce harmful plastics, targeting polystyrene foam food ware as microplastics concerns grow. Connectivity in Remote Alaska: GCI is adding Starlink’s dedicated bonded gateways to strengthen network resiliency for hubs like Bethel, Sitka, Kotzebue, and Dillingham. Community Crisis Support: Northern Hope Center in Fairbanks moved downtown and expanded crisis services, meals, and staffing for people facing homelessness and other hardships. Salmon Fishery Loophole Fight: SalmonState urged the North Pacific Fishery Management Council to close a loophole that lets “mid-water” trawlers drag the ocean bottom in sensitive areas.