Arctic Shipping & Geopolitics: A Korean container ship is set to test the Arctic Northeast Passage with general cargo, while analysts frame the move as part of a broader Russia-China push that could reshape trade routes as U.S. security stakes rise. Education Tech Access: A new national report finds a big readiness gap for game-based learning, driven largely by differences in digital infrastructure and broadband access—highlighting why some states can adopt new classroom tools faster than others. Roadless Rule Rollback: The USDA has filed to rescind the Roadless Rule, a move that would reopen undeveloped national forest areas to more roads and logging, with Alaska’s Tongass cited as a major concern. Public Safety vs Privacy: Anchorage is weighing upgrades to police surveillance, including expanded camera monitoring, as some Assembly members push for stronger privacy guardrails before approving the contract. Alaska Energy Storage: Richardson Electronics will deliver 18 customized battery energy storage systems totaling 7 MWh to remote Alaska communities, aiming for completion by end of 2027. Wildlife Science (Citizen Data): CACS will run Sandhill Crane Count Days in Homer with volunteers tracking nesting success and migration behavior—data meant to support ongoing conservation. Tsunami Planning: Washington state researchers modeled how an Alaska subduction-zone tsunami could hit the state, emphasizing that distant Alaska quakes may be more likely in residents’ lifetimes. Critical Minerals: DOE selected Felix Gold for up to $18M to advance Alaska antimony processing, targeting domestic ore-to-metal supply chains.