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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Katmai’s Fat Bear Week puts Alaska’s heaviest brown bears up for a public vote

Brown bears at Alaska’s Katmai National Park are competing in Fat Bear Week, the public vote that last year drew over 1.7 million ballots worldwide. From Sept. 22 through Sept. 29, fans are picking a champion in the park’s single-elimination tournament for the brown bear that best shows fatness and success before winter. The winner […] The post Katmai’s Fat Bear Week puts Alaska’s heaviest brown bears up for a public vote appeared first on American Almanac .

Brown bears at Alaska’s Katmai National Park are competing in Fat Bear Week, the public vote that last year drew over 1.7 million ballots worldwide. From Sept. 22 through Sept. 29, fans are picking a champion in the park’s single-elimination tournament for the brown bear that best shows fatness and success before winter. The winner is set to be crowned on Sept. 29. ABC News reported that the contest is already in full swing at Katmai National Park & Reserve, where the animals pack on weight on summer salmon runs so they can survive hibernation. This year’s named contenders include Gully, Walker, Backpack, and Bucky. Last year’s title went to Chunk, a bear noted for size and for bouncing back after a fractured jaw. Votes decide…Open

What did Katmai superintendent Mark Sturm observe regarding the bear population at Brooks Camp?
Katmai superintendent Mark Sturm stated that the nursery scene looks busy and that there are more cubs at Brooks Camp this year than have been seen in a long time, suggesting a new generation of fat bears is taking shape.
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What bear won the title last year, and what was notable about that bear?
Last year's title went to a bear named Chunk, who was noted for his size and his ability to bounce back after suffering a fractured jaw.
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Which specific brown bears are mentioned as named contenders in this year's competition?
The named contenders for this year's competition include Gully, Walker, Backpack, and Bucky.
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Who started the Fat Bear Week tradition and how did it begin?
The event was started in 2014 by Mike Fitz, a Katmai park ranger. It began after he noticed a fan post side-by-side photos of the same bear from June and September on a live bearcam feed, illustrating how much the animal's weight had changed. It started as a one-day event called "Fat Bear Tuesday" on September 30, 2014, before growing into a full week-long tournament.
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NYTIMES (Kellen Browning, Hannah Lee and Emily Schwing) - Alaskans Dismayed, But Not Moved, by Peltola’s Treatment of Her Staff

Voters interviewed in Anchorage and Fairbanks on Thursday said news that Mary Peltola, the Democratic nominee for Senate, had used offensive slurs would not change their vote.

What specific allegation was made regarding Democratic Senate nominee Mary Peltola's treatment of her staff?
Mary Peltola was reported to have used offensive slurs in her treatment of her staff.
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How did voters in Anchorage and Fairbanks respond to reports regarding Mary Peltola's treatment of her staff?
Voters interviewed in Anchorage and Fairbanks on Thursday stated that while they were dismayed by the news that Democratic Senate nominee Mary Peltola had used offensive slurs, they were not moved by it and said the news would not change their vote.
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What specific allegation was made against Democratic Senate nominee Mary Peltola according to voters interviewed in Alaska?
Voters reported news that Mary Peltola, the Democratic nominee for Senate, had used offensive slurs in her treatment of her staff.
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What was the reaction of voters in Anchorage and Fairbanks to the news regarding Mary Peltola's treatment of her staff?
Voters interviewed in Anchorage and Fairbanks on Thursday said they were dismayed by the news that Mary Peltola, the Democratic nominee for Senate, had used offensive slurs, but the news would not change their vote.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Jonah Adams) - Three Dan Sullivans and one Alaska Senate seat: how a same-name challenger turned a primary into a legal and federal mess

Former Anchorage Mayor Dan A. Sullivan has endorsed incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan over a third Dan Sullivan in Alaska's Senate race, a contest now tangled in court rulings, a federal investigation, and unresolved vote counts. The former mayor posted on social media ahead of the primary, branding himself "the OG Dan Sullivan" and urging […] The post Three Dan Sullivans and one Alaska Senate seat: how a same-name challenger turned a primary into a legal and federal mess appeared first on American Almanac .

Former Anchorage Mayor Dan A. Sullivan has endorsed incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan over a third Dan Sullivan in Alaska's Senate race, a contest now tangled in court rulings, a federal investigation, and unresolved vote counts. The former mayor posted on social media ahead of the primary, branding himself "the OG Dan Sullivan" and urging Alaskans to back the sitting senator. His endorsement landed in a race that already featured two candidates with nearly identical names on the same ballot, a situation Republicans say was engineered by Democrats to siphon votes from the incumbent. The third man in the mix, Dan J. Sullivan, is a retired teacher from Petersburg, Alaska. He filed to run as a Republican, and his presence on the ballot set off…Open

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YOUTUBE (LiveNOW from FOX) - WATCH: NTSB officials give update on fatal plane crash in western Alaska

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On Thursday, National Transportation Safety Board officials held a virtual press briefing to provide the latest information on a fatal charter plane crash in western Alaska. The aircraft, carrying eight people, crashed near a remote military radar site at Cape Newenham, approximately 450 miles west of Anchorage. All eight people on board were killed, according to the U.S. military.

When did National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) officials hold a virtual press briefing regarding the plane crash in western Alaska?
NTSB officials held the virtual press briefing on Thursday, August 21, 2026.
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What was the outcome of the fatal charter plane crash in western Alaska involving eight people?
All eight people on board the aircraft were killed, according to the U.S. military.
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YOUTUBE (LiveNOW from FOX) - BREAKING: 8 dead after charter plane crash in western Alaska

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All eight people aboard a charter plane have died after it crashed in western Alaska on Thursday, according to the U.S. military. The crash happened at Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, approximately 450 miles (725 km) west of Anchorage. Officials noted that the plane had taken off from Anchorage. Two pilots and six passengers were on board. LiveNOW's J Russell has more.

According to the U.S. military, how many people were on board the charter plane that crashed in western Alaska?
There were eight people on board, specifically two pilots and six passengers.
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From which location did the charter plane take off before the crash?
The plane had taken off from Anchorage.
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How many people died in the charter plane crash in western Alaska?
All eight people aboard the plane died, consisting of two pilots and six passengers.
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YOUTUBE (O’Keefe Media Group) - BREAKING NEWS: O'Keefe Offered Senator Murkowski's Brother Ballot at Alaskan Polling Location; No ID

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BREAKING NEWS: O'Keefe Offered Senator Lisa Murkowski's Brother Ballot at Alaskan Polling Location With No ID Required Anchorage Polling Worker Also Offers Lisa Murkowski’s State Director, Karina Waller's Ballot Without ID on August 18th, Primary Election Day Murkowski Opposes the SAVE Act, Arguing Voter Documentation Requirements Could Be Difficult for Rural Alaskans Lisa Murkowski Calls For Prosecution of O'Keefe I asked the poll worker, “Would it be possible to vote without it [ID]?” They confirmed, “Absolutely possible.” “You can vote if you’d like to.” The poll workers reassured me that I would still be able to vote without having to show ID. Poll workers stated, “We’re trying to figure this [voting system] out.”…

Why does Senator Lisa Murkowski oppose the SAVE Act?
Senator Murkowski opposes the SAVE Act because she argues that its voter documentation requirements could be difficult for rural Alaskans and could disenfranchise or alienate voters in rural parts of Alaska by creating logistical challenges.
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How did poll workers respond when a member of the O'Keefe Media Group team used the name of Karina Waller at an Anchorage polling location?
When the team member used the name of Karina Waller, Senator Murkowski’s state director, and stated they did not have identification, the poll worker confirmed they were at the correct polling place and offered the question ballot option.
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What happened when James O'Keefe visited a polling location in Anchorage, Alaska, using the name Brian Murkowski?
James O'Keefe, using the name of Senator Lisa Murkowski's brother, Brian Murkowski, told election workers he did not have identification and asked if Brian could still vote. After finding the name on the voter rolls, poll workers told him it was "Absolutely possible" to vote without ID and offered him a question ballot, stating, "You can vote if you'd like to." O'Keefe did not check in as Brian Murkowski, cast a ballot, or sign his name.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - Alaska runner fights off brown bear with spray after attack on popular Anchorage trail

A woman running alone on a popular Anchorage trail fought off a brown bear with bear spray and walked herself out to safety, the latest in a string of bear attacks across Alaska this summer. The unidentified runner was on the Wolverine Bowl Trail near the Prospect Heights trailhead when a brown bear attacked her […] The post Alaska runner fights off brown bear with spray after attack on popular Anchorage trail appeared first on American Almanac .

A woman running alone on a popular Anchorage trail fought off a brown bear with bear spray and walked herself out to safety, the latest in a string of bear attacks across Alaska this summer. The unidentified runner was on the Wolverine Bowl Trail near the Prospect Heights trailhead when a brown bear attacked her Thursday. She deployed bear spray during the encounter, drove the animal back, and made it to the trailhead on her own before being transported to a hospital for treatment. Officials have not disclosed the extent of her injuries. Alaska's Fish and Wildlife Department said biologists interviewed the woman and went to the attack site to look for signs of bear activity. They collected samples but found no bears at the scene. Officials…Open

What guidance does the Alaska Fish and Wildlife Department provide for hikers encountering a stationary bear?
The department tells hikers to move away slowly while keeping their eyes on the stationary bear and to use a deterrent when the bear is within range if it continues to approach.
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What is the estimated density of bears in southern Alaska according to wildlife officials?
Wildlife officials estimate the density in southern areas may reach one bear per square mile.
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Describe the bear attack involving a resident of Kenai on the Kenai Peninsula.
In July, a brown bear that had climbed over a fence into a resident's front yard mauled her; the bear had brought two cubs along with it.
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How many bear attacks have been reported near Anchorage in a matter of months?
There have been four bear attacks in or near the state's most populated region in roughly four months.
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NYTIMES (Anna Griffin and Kerry Tasker) - The Allure and Peril of Riding an Alaskan Wave for Six Miles

The tidal bore that rockets up the Turnagain Arm south of Anchorage can carry a surfer for an hour; it can also kill. Now that the secret is out, how long will authorities allow surfers to catch the wave?

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