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Alaska Alert: From Bear Attacks to Glacial Near-Misses in the Last Frontier

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Top Stories in Alaska Today, Saturday, August 30, 2025 

Bear Attack Shakes Kenai—Woman Pulled Into the Wild

Ariean Fabrizio Colton, Facebook

A 36-year-old mother of three, Ariean Fabrizio Colton from Kenai, was viciously attacked and dragged by a bear as she jogged near her home, a frightening incident locals initially mistook for a pet mauling. Rushed to an Anchorage hospital by helicopter, she underwent multiple surgeries and is now recovering. A GoFundMe has raised over $58,000 toward her $100,000 medical bill. Wildlife officials remain on high alert. The Sun

Frozen Fjord, Raging Waters—Alaska’s Close Call

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Oblique aerial photo of the August 10, 2025 landslide captured during a field reconnaissance overflight on August 13, 2025. Look direction is to the west

On August 10, a massive landslide in Tracy Arm Fjord unleashed a colossal tsunami, rocks from the South Sawyer Glacier plunged into the fjord, pushing waves up 1,400 feet and triggering a 100-foot-high tsunami. Thanks partly to poor weather conditions and early hour, no one was in harm’s way. Scientists cite glacier retreat and thawing permafrost as possible culprits behind increased geological instability, emphasizing the growing need for monitoring and early-warning systems. 

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Controversy Erupts Over Youth Gender-Affirming Care

Jonathan Andrew, 1999

In a deeply divisive move, the Alaska State Medical Board approved draft language classifying gender-affirming care for minors as “unprofessional conduct.” The proposal—pushed forward by a board member who subsequently resigned to run for governor—now faces a 30-day public comment period and legal review. Critics argue it’s politically motivated and undermines medical consensus; over 700 medical professionals have signed a letter opposing the measure. AP News 

💨⚠️ Winds, Warnings & Weather Shifts: Alaska’s Weekend Outlook

 Labor Day weekend off to a cooler start with storms returning west

• Southcentral Alaska is under a Flood Warning along the Yentna River, which is expected to expire tomorrow. 
• Expect lingering cloudy skies today with highs near 60 °F, increasing cloud coverage on Sunday, and a chance of showers by Sunday evening into Monday.
• Additional storm systems bringing rain and winds up to 35 mph are forecast to impact Interior, the North Slope, Western Alaska, and the Aleutian Islands through Sunday and into Monday. 
• Southeast Alaska, by contrast, should remain relatively stable with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 60s.
• https://www.alaskasnewssource.com

 

Salt Marsh Climate Research

Researchers from across the U.S. are investigating what lies beneath Alaska’s unique salt marshes—seeking to uncover insights tied to Alaska’s climate and ecological systems. https://www.alaskasnewssource.com+1

Region	Weather Outlook
Southcentral (Wasilla, Anchorage, Mat-Su)	Cooler temps, cloudy, risk of showers by Sunday night, Flood Warning still active.
Interior & Western Alaska	Incoming storms with rain and strong winds (up to 35 mph).
Aleutians	Rain and strong winds continuing into Sunday.
Southeast Alaska	Mostly stable, with pleasant partly sunny skies and mild temperatures.