Midday Report: August 14, 2026

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Juneau residents in the glacial outburst flood zone celebrated Thursday afternoon as the Mendenhall River crested at a level well below initial predictions. Pop-up political groups have spent more than $2 million to support fringe candidates and political unknowns in Alaska's U.S Senate race, some who’ve never lived in the state. Plus Katherine Irving interviews gubernatorial candidate Bill Walker. Photo: The Mendenhall River as it crests on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO)