Arctic Security & Research: The U.S. Coast Guard says Canada and the U.S. have been shadowing two Chinese icebreaking research ships near Alaska, with a Royal Canadian Air Force plane monitoring their activity in tandem. Fisheries & Climate: A new study and model aim to predict how ocean acidity could affect Bering Sea crabs, a key concern for Alaska crabbers as carbon-driven acidification threatens shellfish survival. Southeast Alaska Salmon: Pink salmon finally show up in Southeast Alaska after a historically weak start, with catches improving and managers expecting more males before females arrive. Juneau Flood Planning: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it will soon unveil a new long-term approach to Juneau’s glacial outburst flooding, including a private-sector bid process after the 2026 flood. Public Media Tech: Alaska Public Media received grants to modernize broadcast and IT systems, expanding statewide access to public safety and educational content. Space Science (Eclipse): NASA plans a livestream for the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse, with totality crossing Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, and Spain. Wildlife Safety: A travel-focused roundup warns that most wildlife incidents go wrong when people provoke animals or feed them. Health & Cancer Care: A review highlights underrecognized skin side effects of cancer therapy in Hispanic and Latino patients, calling for more inclusive reporting. Earth Science: A 5.3-magnitude quake hit Central Alaska, according to the GFZ.