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Ava White

Reporter · US

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Sep 30, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Ava White

    Meet Backpack, Fat Bear Week’s chunky champ (opens the original)

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    A bulky brown bear who became famous for hitching rides on his mama's back is the 2026 Fat Bear Week champion. Backpack, also known as Bear 89, claimed his victory Tuesday evening, a week after the Katmai bears broke the internet as people logged on to vote for their favorite bear. Officials say more than 2.3 million votes were cast this year from all over the world. Katmai park ranger Sarah Bruce said Backpack has a large following of loyal fans. Backpack beat the other finalist, Bear 910, by r

  2. Article · Sep 21, 2026 · Ava White

    It’s Fat Bear Week. Meet this year’s heavyset hopefuls (opens the original)

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    Fat Bear Week is back, and this year’s bears are really chunky. The brown bears in Katmai National Park and Preserve have been bulking up this summer on what officials say are unusually large sockeye salmon runs. Starting Tuesday, you can vote online for the one you want to be crowned the chubby champion. Think of Fat Bear Week as March Madness, but swap in thousand-pound bears for basketball teams. The bigger the bear is, the better, said Katmai park ranger Sarah Bruce. “There is no such thing

  3. Article · Sep 21, 2026 · Ava White

    It’s Fat Bear Week. Meet this year’s heavyset hopefuls (opens the original)

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    Fat Bear Week is back, and this year’s bears are really chunky. The brown bears in Katmai National Park and Preserve have been bulking up this summer on what officials say are unusually large sockeye salmon runs. Starting Tuesday, you can vote online for the one you want to be crowned the chubby champion. Think of Fat Bear Week as March Madness, but swap in thousand-pound bears for basketball teams. The bigger the bear is, the better, said Katmai park ranger Sarah Bruce. “There is no such thing

  4. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Ava White

    Chugach Electric launches time-based pricing pilot program (opens the original)

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    Alaska’s largest electric utility is rolling out a program that could incentivize customers to shift their energy use. Instead of being charged a standard rate 24-hours a day, Chugach Electric’s Time-of-Use Pilot Program will have two different energy prices depending on when it's used. Most electric utilities offer at least one time-variable pricing option, according to the Department of Energy. The utility has more than 90,000 members in Southcentral and spokesperson Julie Hasquet said they’ve

  5. Article · Sep 17, 2026 · Ava White

    The Anchorage Weekender: Fall festivals, a stuffed animal sleepover and 8 more events (opens the original)

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    The leaves are changing colors. And if you’re looking to branch out, the Anchorage Weekender has you covered with 10 events in and around the city. Thursday, 6 p.m., Alaska Aviation Museum (4721 Aircraft Dr.) Join Alaska Travelgram’s Scott McMurren to hear his travel saving tips and tricks. Whether you’re traveling in the U.S. or abroad, it’s a chance to take a deep dive into Alaska Airlines’ loyalty program, Atmos Rewards, and more. Moose’s Tooth pizza and drinks are included. This event is ope

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