Cancer Prevention in Alaska: Alaska State Fair’s second annual Cancer Screening Day drew 443 people for skin, prostate (PSA), mammograms, oral cancer checks, HPV shots, and even started 40 at-home colorectal screening processes—highlighting how early detection can mean easier treatment. Rural Health Access Reality Check: A King Cove story shows how weather and distance can turn medical emergencies into tragedies, renewing calls for reliable transport and road access. Aviation Safety & Emergency Readiness: Alaska Air National Guard rescued four after a Cessna 180 flipped on a Montague Island sandbar; officials urged keeping emergency locator transmitter registrations current and carrying backup satellite comms. Flu Watch: Avian influenza testing in Nome found hunter-harvested waterfowl and eggs negative for H5N1, but stored dead-bird samples confirmed H5N1 deaths—keeping vigilance high. Women’s Health Gap: A national review found menopause is barely addressed in public prison policies, with Alaska among the few states that mention it but without comprehensive care plans. Public Safety Accountability: Anchorage released an outside audit of use-of-force, flagging higher-than-peer incident rates and recommending changes after years of community concern. Care System Costs: Lawmakers pressed VA over a steep Oracle electronic health record contract ceiling jump, now facing subpoenas after questions about the $17B increase. Community Health Support: Fairbanks held an #EndOverDose walk, noting Alaska’s overdose deaths rose sharply in 2023 (fentanyl-driven) before dropping in 2024.