Morning Edition May 18, 2026

The 42nd running of the Gold Nugget Triathlon saw about 1,700 women turn out at Bartlett High School Sunday. Lawmakers pushed forward what may just be the final amount for the Permanent Fund Dividend Sunday afternoon, with only three days before the end of the regular session. First oil flowed from Pikka Sunday, according to an announcement from operator Santos, marking a major milestone in one of the newest projects on Alaska’s North Slope.