Harmful Algae Watch: Alaska communities are on alert for harmful algae blooms, including toxin-producing types like Alexandrium that can sicken people and wildlife and can’t be “cooked or frozen away.” Arctic Wildlife Under Pressure: Indigenous advocates and environmental groups are renewing alarms over Arctic National Wildlife Refuge lease sales, warning that seismic activity and drilling could disrupt migratory habitats and sacred lands. Wildfire Season Caution: Interior Alaska’s wildfire start has been mild, but forecasters say lightning-driven fire risk could spike fast as thunderstorm season ramps up. Oil & Gas in ANWR: A recent BLM lease sale in the Arctic refuge drew only two bidders and limited interest, underscoring how contested the coastal plain remains. Kenai Fishing Enforcement: Alaska Wildlife Troopers filed charges against a Kenai fishing guide accused of more than two dozen violations, including guide registration issues and exceeding daily limits. Marine Spill Update: A grounded Pribilofs-area vessel released about 45,000 gallons of diesel; officials say cleanup and salvage planning are ongoing. Salmon Management: The Chilkat River king salmon sport fishery is reopening with tighter area restrictions as managers wait for better run-strength and timing data. Ocean Science Hit: The Trump administration is dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, raising concerns about long-term ocean and climate data gaps. Senate Political Climate: New election forecasts shift Alaska and Ohio to toss-up status while North Carolina moves toward Democrats—tightening the midterm battlefield.