n today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:

The highest number of bald eagles in more than two decades were recorded in the Chilkat Valley. Soldotna Republican Rep. Justin Ruffridge has been named the minority whip for Alaska House Republicans. And Bethel's hot tub is finally back on line.

Photo: Susan Sookram takes advantage of the empty hot tub at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Fitness Center on Nov. 26, 2025.

( MaryCait Dolan/KYUK)