Arctic Infrastructure & Climate Tech: New research highlights how permafrost thaw is turning Alaska park rivers into mine-grade acid zones, and how drones plus digital twins can help spot the damage before it hits roads and buildings. Maritime Air Quality: “Airshed” science is getting practical for ports and regulators, explaining how terrain and weather can trap ship pollution in coastal zones. Public Health Access: New SNAP rules and a SNAP error-rate push could increase benefit denials or delays, while New Jersey expands pharmacist-administered COVID-19 vaccination access without prescriptions. Alaska Aviation & AI: Alaska Airlines is targeting 15 long-haul international routes from Seattle by 2030, and Coverbase says Alaska Airlines is among customers using AI for third-party risk monitoring. STEM in the Field: UAF’s ACUASI helped Windracers complete a 1,000-km autonomous cargo flight in Alaska for anti-doping sample transport. Local Science Spotlight: Alaska Science Forum updates include work on fishhook chickadee beaks and the suspected avian keratin disorder cause. Mining & Water Risks: A Donlin Gold dam failure analysis warns of catastrophic flooding and major fish habitat harm if tailings containment breaks. Education & Community: Ketchikan school board candidates share views as Alaska Native boarding school repatriations continue, including students returning to Ketchikan.