Good morning, Anchorage.

Elara Bradley, 13, from Eagle River won the state civics bee finals and will compete on Oct.

14 in Washington, D.C. where she will advocate for Alaskans facing vitamin D deficiencies and seasonal affective disorder.

Nearly 100 runners gathered on the Ship Creek Trail Sunday morning for the annual Puffin’ 5K (organized by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America) to raise funds for asthma camp scholarships in Cooper Landing that offer children with asthma and allergies a safe summer camp experience.

A state report shows Anchorage's two-bedroom rents rose 2% this spring to about $1,720, as soaring home costs and nearly doubled mortgage payments force more Alaskans to rent.

Rising wages and inflation may push costs higher next year + energy costs could add further pressure.