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Funded with federal grant dollars, a new Alaska Military Affairs Office will coordinate among Alaska stakeholders on dual-purpose infrastructure and military investment. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
Dunleavy announces new Alaska Military Affairs Office to improve coordination, boost prioritiesFunded with federal grant dollars, the office will coordinate among Alaska stakeholders on dual-purpose infrastructure and military investment.www.adn.comPoor pilot control in severe icing conditions on an overloaded plane caused a Bering Air plane to crash near Nome last year, killing all 10 aboard, according to a federal probable cause finding. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
NTSB: Pilot’s management of overweight plane in icy weather led to Bering Air crash that killed 10“The tragedy of Flight 445 was not the result of a single failure, but a series of preventable breakdowns that eroded critical safety margins,” NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy said.www.adn.comAlaska’s previous campaign contribution limits were invalidated by a federal court decision in 2021. In the Aug. 18 primary, voters will decide whether to once again implement restrictions. www.adn.com/politics/202...
Alaskans to vote on campaign finance limits after 4 years of uncapped contributionsAlaska’s previous contribution limits were invalidated by a federal court decision in 2021. In the Aug. 18 primary, voters will decide whether to once again implement limits.www.adn.comAlaska childcare providers say state and federal funding to support programs is insufficient — and that rising costs mean they are able to offer less and less. (via @alaskabeacon.com) www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
Providers say Alaska’s childcare gap is growingProviders say they’re serving fewer children because state and federal funding are insufficient to cover rising operational costs.www.adn.comAnchorage weather is looking great for the weekend ... perfect for saddling up for a bike tour or lacing up for a race. Other weekend events include indoor and outdoor opportunities to enjoy live music. www.adn.com/arts/2026/07...
This weekend in Anchorage: A bike tour, running races and plenty of live musicAnchorage historian David Reamer and artist Duke Russell will regale bike tour riders with stories Thursday, with a special focus on Spenard.www.adn.comAlaska's Obed Vargas Jr. represented Mexico on soccer’s biggest stage this summer. His dad, who works with the Cook Inlet Soccer Club, was able to watch his son's World Cup experience unfold in person. www.adn.com/sports/2026/...
Anchorage’s Obed Vargas Sr. reflects on watching trailblazing son compete in World CupObed Vargas Jr. represented Alaska and Mexico on soccer’s biggest stage, and his family had a front-row seat to it all.www.adn.comJuneau police said they are investigating whether money or another factor may have driven someone to conceal the death of a man whose remains were found in a freezer last week. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
Police identify remains found in freezer of Juneau homeThe Juneau Police Department said it is exploring whether the death of Ross Pasquan, whose remains were found July 19, may have been “concealed for financial gain or other motives.”www.adn.comSamples taken from Anchorage’s wastewater plant revealed genetic material from the strain of measles that has caused outbreaks in the Lower 48. via @alaskabeacon.com
Wastewater in Anchorage signals warning about measlesSamples taken from a plant in the state’s largest city revealed genetic material from measles, a highly contagious disease that is particularly dangerous for young children.www.adn.comDepending on the severity of this winter, some Southcentral Alaska utilities may run low on natural gas, and elected officials said they believe the proposed Alaska LNG project would help stabilize the region’s energy grid.
Alaska mayors warn of increased utility costs as Southcentral natural gas shortage becomes more ‘urgent’Local utilities say members may see rolling blackouts and rising bills in the coming years.www.adn.comThe Sterling Highway is closed in both directions between Anchor Point and Homer after a collision that involved three vehicles and serious injuries, officials said.
Collision of multiple vehicles closes Sterling Highway between Anchor Point and HomerMotorists can use the Old Sterling Highway as a detour during the main highway’s closure, which troopers anticipated could last several hours.www.adn.comAn Anchorage police officer accused of driving his patrol vehicle while off-duty and highly intoxicated earlier this year no longer works for the department, officials said.
Anchorage police say officer charged with DUI in off-duty incident is no longer with departmentCharles Bowser is facing a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence after prosecutors said he drove his patrol vehicle around Anchorage on March 9 before another officer reported him to polic...www.adn.comPolice have identified the 23-year-old woman who died in an East Anchorage crash that also injured two minors earlier this week.
Police identify woman killed in East Anchorage vehicle crashPolice said 23-year-old Kylie Hoogendorn crashed into a light pole at the intersection of East Northern Lights Boulevard and UAA Drive early Tuesday morning.www.adn.comThree people died in a fiery plane crash Monday night near McCarthy, officials said.
3 dead in McCarthy plane crash, troopers sayA Piper PA-22 carrying a pilot and two passengers was landing at the Dan Creek airstrip Monday night when it struck “terrain” and burst into flames, the FAA said.www.adn.comAfter a cold spring, the amount of stored gas is below what’s comfortable for utilities using Southcentral Alaska's natural gas grid. They're now planning for a worst-case scenario next winter, and doing their best to avoid it. (via @alaskabeacon.com) www.adn.com/business-eco...
As winter approaches, Southcentral Alaska utilities are worried about running short of gasAfter a cold spring, they’re planning for a worst-case scenario next winter and doing their best to avoid it.www.adn.comA federal judge rejected a bid by conservation groups to stop the Trump administration from conveying land to Alaska to support development of the 200-mile Ambler Road that could open up access for mining in a remote Arctic region. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
Judge allows federal land transfer to state that will support Ambler Road and Alaska LNGSeveral conservation groups had sued to stop the action.www.adn.comBob Hallinen’s body of work spanned several decades at the Anchorage Daily News and continued to expand long after he retired. The renowned and prolific photojournalist died Sunday at the age of 77. Here's a small sample of his work: www.adn.com/visual/photo...
In photos: Bob Hallinen’s AlaskaHallinen’s body of work spanned several decades at the Anchorage Daily News and continued to expand long after he retired.www.adn.comFormer colleagues recall a quiet, prolific photographer with a talent for finding nuance in familiar subjects. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
Longtime Anchorage Daily News photojournalist Bob Hallinen dies at 77Former colleagues recall a quiet, prolific photographer with a talent for finding nuance in familiar subjects.www.adn.comTroopers say the southbound lanes of the highway were closed for hours after a van and motorcycle collided Monday night. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
Motorcyclist dies in Parks Highway crash at Meadow Lakes, troopers sayAlaska State Troopers say the southbound lanes of the highway were closed for hours after a van and motorcycle collided Monday night.www.adn.comMiddle and high school volleyball players from around Alaska got a glimpse of what it takes to compete at the next level. www.adn.com/sports/high-...
Dimond volleyball camp provides Alaska youths with NCAA DI instruction and exposureMiddle and high school volleyball players from around the state got a glimpse of what it takes to compete at the next level.www.adn.comBooked as a replacement for The Beach Boys, the band is set to appear Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. www.adn.com/alaska-life/...
Bachman-Turner Overdrive to perform at 2026 Alaska State FairThe band was booked as a replacement for The Beach Boys, who last week canceled their scheduled state fair appearance.www.adn.com