Alaska decline in childhood well-being is a dire warning, advocate says
Alaska ranked 47th in the nation in a recent analysis of children's overall well-being, after dropping seven places since the last report.
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ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP AND ALASKA RAILROAD COMPANY CELEBRATE OFFICIAL OPENING OF CRUISE TERMINAL IN SEWARD, ALASKA
The Dale R. and Carol Ann Lindsey Alaska Railroad Terminal is a state-of-the-art facility that provides a seamless gateway to Alaska for guests around the world
Alaska Sports Scoreboard: June 6, 2026
Jun. 7—High school Baseball Thursday Juneau-Douglas 8, Colony 3 West Valley 4, South 2 Dimond 5, Palmer 2 Service 9, Soldotna 4 Friday South 8, Colony 0 Soldotna 7, Palmer 3 Petersburg 2, Kodiak 1 Juneau-Douglas 11, West Valley 1 Homer 8, Monroe Catholic 5 Service 6, Dimond 3 Saturday Soldotna 6, South 1 Kodiak 12, Monroe Catholic 2 Dimond 8, West Valley 1 Homer 6, Petersburg 5 Juneau-Douglas ...
‘Hey, this box stinks’: the weird work of intercepting trafficked wildlife in Alaska
Chris Andrews was working the belt at the Anchorage airport last fall, watching international cargo arrive. “An employee said ...
Anchorage lawmakers and residents push back on JBER fence proposal
The nearly seven-mile chain-link fence would be built along the boundary between U.S. military land and Anchorage’s eastern edge.
Alaska LNG tax break bill advances to House floor for consideration
If the bill — which has support from project developer Glenfarne and Gov. Dunleavy — passes the House, it would then head to the Senate, where lawmakers have generally been more resistant to a steep tax cut for Alaska LNG.
Boise celebrates inaugural nonstop flight to Anchorage on Alaska Airlines
Travelers at Boise Airport marked a new nonstop connection to Alaska on Tuesday, celebrating the inaugural flight from Boise ...
Federal appeals judges reject lawsuit against Alaska Airlines by former state senator
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit by former Alaska ...
Town Crier for Homer events
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Running back Jonathan Taylor says he wants to spend entire career with Colts as contract year begins
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is publicly expressing his desire to spend the remainder of his professional career with the franchise.Taylor, 27, who signed a three-year, $42 million extension in 2023 following a contentious contract dispute and trade request, said he would welcome a new agreement before the start of the 2026 season. During a mandatory minicamp press conference on Wednesday, Taylor stated to reporters that he has officially communicated his long-term goals to te
Lauren Alaina sets tour in support of upcoming new album ‘Stages’
Lauren Alaina has revealed plans for an extensive headlining tour that will kick off this fall, in support of her highly anticipated upcoming album, Stages. Before embarking on her solo fall run, the country vocalist will spend her spring and summer performing at a variety of major music festivals (including Rock The Country and The Back Road Music Festival), as well as serving as an opening act on select dates for Darius Rucker’s Songs of Summer Tour. Alaina’s standalone headlining
Future and Tyla team up for FIFA World Cup 2026 song ‘Game Time’
Future and Tyla have joined forces for the first time on “Game Time,” a new single released as part of the official FIFA World Cup 2026 album. The 2026 tournament, the largest in World Cup history, will feature 48 national teams competing across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Through its official album, FIFA has assembled a diverse roster of international artists in an effort to connect with audiences across multiple genres and regions ahead of the month-long competition.“Gam
Primus drops the EP ‘A Handful of Nuggs’ as they embark on expansive Claypool Gold Tour
Primus has dropped a surprise four-song EP, A Handful of Nuggs, which dropped just ahead of the launch of their expansive Claypool Gold tour. The release is available digitally now, while a limited-edition 12-inch vinyl version is scheduled to arrive July 22 through ATO Records.The EP introduces “The Ol’ Grizz,” one of the first studio tracks recorded with new drummer John Hoffman, who joined the band following the departure of longtime percussionist Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander. The song de
The Smashing Pumpkins set dates for expansive “Rats In A Cage” tour
The Smashing Pumpkins are heading back on the road with a major new run of shows titled ‘The Rats In A Cage Tour,’ set to take place from September through November 2026.The tour will spotlight two different performances each night — one dedicated entirely to songs from the band’s landmark 1995 album Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness in honor of its 30th anniversary, and another featuring material spanning nearly four decades of the group’s catalog, including fan favorites, less
Maren Morris gears up for intimate summer “dreamGIRL Tour”
Maren Morris is gearing up for another stretch on the road, unveiling “The dreamGIRL Tour,” a special summer 2026 run that follows the conclusion of her ongoing Dreamsicle Tour this spring.Launching shortly after she wraps up her current tour in Texas this May, Morris will kick off the new dates on June 13 in Calgary. The 12-show run, featuring support from Scout Willis, will take her across the western part of North America with stops including Las Vegas, Denver, Salt Lake City, Seattle, and mo
Maren Morris gears up for intimate summer “dreamGIRL Tour”
Maren Morris is gearing up for another stretch on the road, unveiling “The dreamGIRL Tour,” a special summer 2026 run that follows the conclusion of her ongoing Dreamsicle Tour this spring.Launching shortly after she wraps up her current tour in Texas this May, Morris will kick off the new dates on June 13 in Calgary. The 12-show run, featuring support from Scout Willis, will take her across the western part of North America with stops including Las Vegas, Denver, Salt Lake City, Seattle, and mo
Competing Dan Sullivans and name recognition
Petersburg Dan Sullivan, 69, has some good arguments about the unseemly way Nancy Dahlstrom is taking her marching orders directly from Washington, D.C. Republican heavyweights trying to help the campaign of Sen. Dan Sullivan, 61.Without any evidence, Dahlstrom is amplifying the Republican claims that Petersburg Dan broke the law, committed perjury and is part of a master plot to steal the election from Sen. Dan.Petersburg Dan is one of 16 candidates who filed for the U.S. Senate. All but two of
Flights canceled due to FAA staffing shortage, NWS equipment outages
By Ariana Crockett O’Harra Alaska Airlines canceled flights to Nome and Kotzebue last week due to staffing issues at the FAA’S Flight Service Station, or FSS, and National Weather Service equipment not reporting visibility conditions. Tim Thompson with Alaska Airlines confirmed that three passenger flights and two freighters for Nome were cancelled, as well as a flight for Kotzebue “due to FAA staffing and equipment (ASOS) issues with the National Weather Service. This forced us to cancel fligh
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Teller residents voice concern over proposed graphite mine
By Diana Haecker Torn between the prospect of jobs and the fear of losing subsistence grounds that have nourished the people of Mary’s Igloo, Teller and Brevig Mission for generations, Teller residents voiced their reservations to representatives of a company that proposes to mine a large deposit of high-grade graphite on the northern slopes of the Kigluaik Mountain range. Graphite One Inc. representatives visited Teller last Tuesday for private meetings with the Native entities before holding