Endangered Species Act Shake-Up: The Trump administration is rolling back federal protections for endangered species’ habitats, and Alaska experts and other states warn they can’t replace what’s lost—especially for nesting trees and spawning streams. Wildlife & Habitat Debate: A separate conservation fight is heating up over whether grizzly bears could ever return to California, with tribes and environmentalists pushing for a feasibility roadmap while tensions rise over funding and federal cooperation. Yukon River Salmon Strain: For Yukon River residents, salmon shortages are now hitting health, as runs collapse and fishing closures make traditional signals and routines fall apart. Alaska Fisheries Watch: The Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission posted weekly in-season updates, including subsistence rules and management notes for the 2026 season. Kodiak Wildlife Tourism: Kodiak businesses are expanding wildlife viewing as demand grows, including a new tide-timed “Bear Bus” built around brown bear sightings. Public Health Push: Federal health officials are urging states to phase out mercury dental fillings under Medicaid, pushing mercury-free alternatives. Connectivity for Remote Alaska: GCI is adding Starlink-based resiliency to strengthen service in hubs like Bethel, Sitka, Kotzebue, and Dillingham. King Cove Road Progress: Senators Murkowski and Sullivan and Rep. Begich praised a Corps permit moving the King Cove–Cold Bay road closer to reality.