Wildlife Rescue in Alaska: A volunteer Seward pilot flew about 300 miles to rescue two harbor seal pups near Cordova, delivering them to the Alaska SeaLife Center for authorized rehabilitation after injuries suggested possible net entanglement and other trauma. Alaska Climate Watch: NOAA’s July outlook for western Alaska points to no clear temperature trend, with slightly higher rainfall favored for the Seward Peninsula and a reminder that July often kicks off a wetter “rainy season” in Nome. Subsistence vs. Development: Sen. Dan Sullivan says the King Cove road project could break ground within months, but opponents warn the gravel road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge could threaten vulnerable migratory birds and wildlife tied to Alaska Native subsistence. Marine Impacts: NOAA Fisheries Alaska is investigating a fin whale death tied to a vessel strike after a Royal Caribbean ship arrived in Seward with a pregnant whale found dead on its bow. Community Food Security: Southeast Alaska’s Sustainable Southeast Partnership highlights how a mobile greenhouse helped isolated communities build local food systems over the past decade. Air Quality Enforcement: Trump pardoned Wasilla-area and other defendants convicted under the Clean Air Act for tampering with diesel emissions controls, including claims of “fixing their car.” Heat and Access: A new national map based on housing data finds Alaska has the highest share of households without air conditioning, underscoring risks during extreme heat. Firefighting Pressure: Federal firefighters say staffing cuts and mounting strain are worsening as wildfires burn across the West.