In today's Midday Report with host Brian Venua:

The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, dispatched U.S. aircraft Thursday to intercept four Russian military planes off Alaska. The Northwest Arctic community of Selawik hasn’t had consistent drinking water for over three weeks. And people from around the world are voting for their favorite to be the chubby champion of Fat Bear Week.

Photo: Selawik, Alaska. (Northwest Arctic Borough)