Fairbanks Air: Alaska is proposing to split the Fairbanks–North Pole pollution zone: Fairbanks has met federal fine-particle standards, but North Pole still exceeds them. Residents can weigh in on the plan. Climate and Water: Thawing permafrost has made an Arctic town’s tap water undrinkable, with heavy metals released as the ground warms. Alaska villages also face relocation as climate risks grow, raising the question of who will pay. Wildlife Policy: Federal rules finalized Oct. 19 allow hunters to bait bears in Alaska national preserves, reversing earlier restrictions. Separately, the National Park Service has restored an Alaska-specific framework for park management. Fisheries: A new research project will enlist Southeast Alaska trollers to pair catch records with ocean temperature and depth readings, helping researchers understand where salmon gather. Energy Costs: With fuel prices rising and Fairbanks’ utility warning of tight power supplies, a local coalition is hosting workshops on weatherization and ways to cut heating and electric bills.