Alaska LNG Tax Break Stalls: Glenfarne says the Alaska Legislature won’t take final action on a property tax cut needed to spur the $55B Alaska LNG pipeline, leaving the project “in jeopardy” and pushing the developer to look for other paths. Wildlife Safety in Bear Country: A new review of 326 bear-and-dog encounters finds off-leash dogs raise conflict risk and that dogs often trigger incidents; leash use and bear spray still matter. Fairbanks Job Losses: Fairbanks North Star Borough lost nearly 800 jobs in 2025, including hundreds tied to federal workforce reductions, with ripple effects hitting local institutions and services. Marine Conservation Pressure: NOAA letters push more permissive fishing rules, raising alarms that Alaska-area protections for species and sanctuaries could shrink. Midterm Politics Meets Alaska: Democrats face a tricky question on whether Kamala Harris should campaign in competitive races, with Alaska’s Mary Peltola publicly rejecting a Harris fundraising push. Tongass Roadless Rule Fight: USDA moves to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, drawing criticism from Southeast Alaska groups worried about logging and roadbuilding impacts. Navy Fuel Infrastructure Contract: The U.S. Navy awarded nearly $1B for global fuel pipeline and storage-tank work, including an Anchorage firm. UAF/Arctic Research: UAF and the military signed a new research agreement focused on the Arctic region. Local Science & Community: The Sandhill Crane Festival marks 29 years in Fairbanks, highlighting the refuge and community ties.