Could a government shutdown affect Fat Bear Week?
The looming government shutdown could affect Fat Bear Week -- the annual celebration of wild bears who put on weight to prepare for hibernation. Call it potentially "unbearable" -- at least for wildlife fans. The looming government shutdown would affect Fat Bear Week, the annual celebration of wild bears who put on weight to prepare for hibernation. From Oct. 4 through Oct. 10, the bears of Alaska's Katmai National Park face off March Madness-style on the Fat Bear Week website, where people can vote to crown the best and chunkiest bear. But timing-wise, there could be some complications. MORE: As government shutdown approaches, agencies to tell workers: furloughs are coming Bear 747, winner of Fat Bear Week 2022. Courtesy of L. Law The House and Senate have until the end of the day on Saturday to pass a spending deal to avert a partial government shutdown , which would have rippling consequences for numerous workers, recipients of social services and more. During a shutd...