Rural Health Funding: U.S. Senators backed a bipartisan move to extend the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration for five more years, keeping Medicare payment tests alive for rural hospitals in Alaska and 12 other states. Data Center Policy: Alaska lawmakers are weighing how to handle data-center growth as other states tighten rules on power, water, and utility costs—creating a patchwork approach that could shape future investment here. Aviation Compliance: The FAA’s proposed $165,000 fine tied to Alaska Airlines alleged intoxication incidents could mean stricter screening and more frequent boarding denials by frontline staff. Energy & Climate Pressure: A new UN weather outlook warns global temperatures are likely to stay near record highs through 2030, while Alaska’s energy affordability concerns keep rising. Alaska LNG Scrutiny: Legislators continue drilling into the AKLNG subsidy plan, questioning costs, competitiveness, and whether the project pencils out. Local Governance: Alaska’s Geese House site in Denali could be transferred to Doyon Limited under a new federal bill aimed at cultural management with limits on development. Airline Business: Alaska Air Group shares jumped on signs airlines may better absorb fuel shocks tied to Hormuz disruptions. Elections: Alaska gubernatorial candidates are scrambling for running mates as the filing deadline nears. Power Reliability: Chugach Electric Association board election results set new leadership as members also voted on fee-setting authority. Food Access: Metlakatla’s community food forest project is expanding edible landscaping to boost local fruit and berry availability.