SNAP Cuts Hit Hard in Alaska: A new federal budget reconciliation law signed by President Trump slashed SNAP by $187 billion over 10 years, cutting eligibility for millions nationwide and hitting children hardest, with Alaska families feeling the ripple through local food pantries. Alaska Court Victory in Voter Misconduct Case: The Alaska Court of Appeals tossed a felony voter misconduct indictment against Whittier resident Tupe Smith, ruling prosecutors used the wrong legal standard and misled a grand jury—potentially affecting similar cases tied to American Samoan residents. Arctic Energy, Faster Permits: The Trump administration moved to streamline Arctic oil permitting in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, reducing project-by-project environmental reviews and aiming for quicker approvals. Alaska Gasline Push Continues: Alaska’s state-owned gasline corporation says it will keep pursuing the AKLNG pipeline in 2027 and is seeking $2.5 million from the Legislature for an Alaskan investment program. Denali Park Road Reopens: A new bridge over the Pretty Rocks landslide is restoring full Denali Park Road access for pedestrians and cyclists now, with bus access returning next year. Local Politics Watch: Alaska’s House majority remains razor-thin, with multiple close races and one GOP-leaning seat in Homer drawing attention ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Fairbanks Community Update: Pioneer Park in Fairbanks is being renamed Alaskaland, with sign changes underway after the borough assembly voted in April. Wildlife Staff Cuts: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has lost thousands of staff nationwide, including a reported 220 jobs in Alaska, raising concerns for conservation capacity.