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THE PINKS WERE IN FOR THE VALDEZ KIDS PINK SALMON DERBY

2026 Valdez Kids Pink Salmon Derby, kids fishingVALDEZ – The bite was on at Allison Point just in time for the Valdez Kids Pink Salmon Derby. More than 300 young anglers caught at least one fish to enter the one-day derby, and 12 kids went home with cash and prizes. Families from Nevada to Norway not only enjoyed tremendous fishing and sunshine, they also created memories to last a lifetime.Ray Cureton of Honolulu, Hawaii said his son Hudson caught his very first pink salmon in Valdez Saturday a

Alaska Democratic U.S. House candidate says he had support but not enough money

Campaign signs for Democrats Matt Schultz and Tom Begich are seen in a Midtown Anchorage yard on July 17, 2026. Schultz mounted his campaign to oust Republican U.S. Rep. Nick Begich. But he endorsed Nick's uncle, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Begich, a former state senator. Schultz suspended his campaign on July 17 and urged supporters to rally behind independent Bill Hill. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon)On July 17, the leading Democratic candidate in Alaska’s U.S. House race susp

A Q&A with Alaska Democratic U.S. House candidate Matt Schultz about the end of his campaign

Democratic U.S. House candidate Matt Schultz is seen in an undated photo published on his campaign website. (Screenshot)Alaska Beacon government and politics reporter James Brooks spoke with Matt Schultz for 15 minutes about the end of his campaign for Alaska’s sole U.S. House seat. Their conversation has been lightly edited for clarity.Q: Well, how are you feeling? A: For the first time in months, I’m feeling well rested. … There’s an upside to what was a difficult decision, but the

Arizona Cardinals sign QB Jacoby Brissett on restructured one-year deal worth $15.5M

The Arizona Cardinals have reached an agreement with quarterback Jacoby Brissett on a restructured one-year contract worth $15.5 million, ending a months-long contract dispute just as training camp gets underway. The deal includes performance incentives that could increase its total value to as much as $21 million, giving the veteran a significant raise after he had been scheduled to earn a base salary of approximately $4.9 million in the final year of his previous contract.Brissett spent much o

49ers expect head coach Kyle Shanahan back for Australian opener following car crash

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan remains on track to lead the team from the sideline when it opens the 2026 regular season against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, despite continuing to recover from injuries suffered in a July 14 car accident. General manager John Lynch said the organization is not expecting Shanahan to miss the Sept. 10 international matchup, adding that doctors remain encouraged by his progress as training camp begins.Shanahan sustained a concussion, t

Alana Springsteen sets dates for ‘I Hope This Helps’ tour this fall

Alana Springsteen is hitting the road this fall with her newly announced I Hope This Helps Tour, a 25-date U.S. run that begins this fall.The tour shares its name with Springsteen’s sophomore album ‘I Hope This Helps’ which is the follow-up to her debut album Twenty Something, which featured songs including “I Loved You Then,” “Love Me Anyway,” “Black Sheep,” and “Note to Self.”Alana wrote on social media: “I HOPE THIS HELPS TOUR 25 dates across the u.s. this september and oct

Reba McEntire continues career-spanning series with new ‘Ain’t Gonna Keep It Waitin’ EP

Country music icon Reba McEntire has expanded her ongoing monthly music capsule series with the release of Ain’t Gonna Keep It Waitin’ EP, a collection that pairs a brand-new recording with several fan-favorite songs from across her five-decade career. Released through MCA, the project centers on the new title track, “Ain’t Gonna Keep It Waitin’,” written by Brett Beavers, Connie Harrington and Kelley Lovelace, with production by Dave Cobb. The upbeat song sets the tone for an EP bui

Greta Van Fleet returns with the track ‘Play Your Games’

Greta Van Fleet dropped their latest track and accompanying music video for “Play Your Games,” serving as the Grammy-winning band’s first official studio release since their 2023 full-length album, Starcatcher.The studio track was recorded in Tennessee under the guidance of producer Mike Elizondo, known for his previous work with artists such as Turnstile and Fiona Apple. According to the band, the arrangement was adapted from a long-shelved archival recording that dates back t

Alanis Morissette sets four-night Los Angeles run of “Butterfly with a Machete” this November

Alanis Morissette will bring her stage production “Butterfly with a Machete” to Los Angeles this fall, extending the project that debuted during her sold-out Las Vegas residency in 2025. The four-show engagement is scheduled for Nov. 5, 6, 10 and 11 at YouTube Theater in Inglewood, marking the venue’s first residency.The seven-time Grammy winner produces, performs and co-wrote the show, which blends live music with storytelling, theatrical elements and multimedia presentation. Rather than a trad

Stream Justin Bieber’s ‘Swag Live From Coachella (Weekend I)’

Justin Bieber has surprise-releasedSwag Live From Coachella (Weekend I), a live album capturing his complete headlining performance from the opening weekend of the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.The live release extends the momentum surrounding Bieber’s return to the stage after an extended break from major touring. The 22-track collection documents Bieber’s first major live concert in four years, giving fans the opportunity to revisit a performance that drew one of the festival’s

HARD Summer 2026 marks Los Angeles return with headliners Kali Uchis, Zedd & DJ Snake

Kali Uchis, Zedd & DJ Snake will headline the 2026 edition of HARD Summer Music Festival, set for August 1–2 at Hollywood Park in Inglewood.  The event continues to stand as Los Angeles’ largest electronic music festival, blending club culture with crossover star power.The full roster for Hard Events includes Kali Uchis, Tokischa, Shygirl presents Club Shy for a left-field club experience. Collaborative sets featuring AFTER MIDNIGHT (Matroda b2b San Pacho), HYPERBEAM (Odd Mob b2b OMNOM) and

Anchorage public safety commission proposal dead after weeks of testimony

The Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday declined to take up the proposal, which would have created a commission to review public safety policies, request third-party investigations of specific incidents and provide recommendations to city leaders.

Woman attacked, injured by bear while hiking with friend and 3 dogs in Alaska

A woman suffered injuries after being attacked by a brown bear in southern Alaska, where she was out hiking with a friend and three dogs, authorities said.

Bear encounter near Anchorage is a reminder to carry bear spray

A hiker was recovering after a weekend bear encounter while walking her dogs on a trail near Anchorage. Anchorage police shared drone video showing a brown bear near the trail where the attack ...

Woman attacked by brown bear while hiking with friend and 3 dogs near Alaska state park

A woman was injured after a brown bear attacked her on an overgrown trail area near Chugach State Park before rescuers safely ...

See where Anchorage lands in the national airfare rankings

Alaska residents know better than most that distance has a price. A new analysis by Only In Your State of recently released ...

On Trump, salmon and bison confusion: An Alaska-themed Q&A with the Yukon’s top official

Currie Dixon spends a lot of time thinking about political issues that are also on the minds of many Alaskans: energy, salmon ...

Anchorage ties record for wettest July, with more rain possible

Anchorage has tied the precipitation record for July after Thursday's rainfall capped a stretch of rainy weather, according to forecasters. Through Thursday, 4.49 inches of rain have fallen ...

Opinion: What’s the rush on reaching a fair compromise for taxing the Alaska LNG project?

Anchorage nature writer and wildlife/wildlands advocate Bill Sherwonit is a widely published essayist and the author of more ...

Hiker hospitalized after brown bear attack in Alaska

A woman was injured during an encounter with a brown bear while her group was hiking a trail in Anchorage, Alaska.