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New icebreakers are coming to Alaska. Cities need to prepare housing, ports and more.
A computer-generated image of an Arctic Security Cutter is seen in this image provided by the U.S. Coast Guard in February 2026. (U.S. Coast Guard image)The U.S. Coast Guard will base two new icebreakers in Kodiak and one in Seward, it announced Thursday. The first two ships are expected in Kodiak in 2028, and the third ship is expected in Seward in the early 2030s, said Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska.The new ships are part of an 11-ship medium icebreaker flotilla approved by Congress last year as
Details on removal of nuclear materials from Iran to be worked out as deal to end war nears
A view of the damaged B1 bridge, a day after it was destroyed by an airstrike, on April 3, 2026 west of Tehran in Karaj, Iran. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — The Trump administration still needs to determine how it will remove nuclear materials from Iran after officials from both countries sign documents to end the war, a senior official said Friday.“This is very combustible stuff, very volatile stuff. We’re not just going to, like, go down there with a backhoe and a guy
Commentary: Congratulations, and thank you Superintendent Russin
By The Cordova City School District Board of EducationThe Cordova City School District Board of Education extends its heartfelt congratulations to Superintendent Alex Russin on an extraordinary 11-year tenure, and expresses its deepest gratitude for his dedicated service to our students, staff, and community.His tenure has also spanned some of the most turbulent years in recent memory. When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived with little warning and even less guidance, Superintendent Russin navigated
Time capsule: How to win the ice pool
Column author John M. Miller, right, looks on as Jeff Hilland symbolically opens the Alaska Synthetic Aperture Radar Facility — now called the Alaska Satellite Facility — by cutting a ribbon on the steps up to the antenna on the roof of the Elvey Building in 1991.Photo by Evelyn TrabantBy J.M. Miller and T.N. DavisNote: This Alaska Science Forum “time capsule” article was originally published on May 1, 1976. While employed at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, John M. Mill
Final rules for Medicaid work requirements are out. Here’s what you need to know.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, speaks at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., in December. CMS this week released guidance on how states should implement new Medicaid work requirements. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)The Trump administration has issued final rules on how states should ensure that millions of Medicaid enrollees prove they’re working or completing other activities, such as job training, volunt
Judge blocks Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund until government agrees it’s been dissolved
President Donald Trump gives a speech at the World Economic Forum on Jan. 21, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A federal judge in the Eastern District of Virginia issued a preliminary injunction Friday halting the Trump administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund for one week, giving the government time to sign a “clear, unambiguous” agreement that the fund is dead.U.S. District Judge Leonie Bri
Rhubarb Lemonade
If you’re looking for a way to use up a pile of rhubarb that isn’t another pie or crisp, Rhubarb Lemonade is the answer! Tart rhubarb and lemons make a refreshing summer drink with a beautiful pink color that looks as good as it tastes. This isn’t a ready to drink lemonade but rather a...The post Rhubarb Lemonade appeared first on Little House Big Alaska.
Beatles vs. Stones tribute show coming to Soldotna stage
<p>Abbey Road channels The Beatles while Start Me Up embodies The Rolling Stones </p>
Alaska House appears likely to pass 85% tax cut for proposed gas pipeline
From left to right, Reps. Neal Foster, D-Nome; Calvin Schrage, I-Anchorage; and Jamie Allard, R-Eagle River; talk with Rep. Frank Tomaszewski, R-Fairbanks (facing away from camera) on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, after the conclusion of that day's House Finance Committee meeting in Juneau. (James Brooks photo/Alaska Beacon)The Alaska House of Representatives is planning to vote as soon as Friday morning on a proposal to cut state taxes in order to encourage construction of the proposed trans-Alaska na
Hurricanes take 3-2 series lead after Game 5 win over Golden Knights
The Carolina Hurricanes moved within one victory of a Stanley Cup championship Thursday night, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 5 at Lenovo Center to grab a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven final.After falling behind on Pavel Dorofeyev’s first-period power-play goal, Carolina answered with four straight scores. Captain Jordan Staal tied the game and extended his scoring streak to five consecutive games, while Andrei Svechnikov delivered two power-play goals and Sebastian Aho added his
Denver Broncos sign head coach Sean Payton to new five-year contract
The Denver Broncos have signed head coach Sean Payton to a new five-year contract that will keep him with the organization through the 2030 season. The agreement replaces the final two years remaining on his previous deal and reflects the franchise’s confidence in the direction of the team under Payton’s leadership.Payton, 62, arrived in Denver after a highly successful tenure with the New Orleans Saints, where he won a Super Bowl and became one of the league’s most accomplished coaches. Since b
Take a listen to Miranda Lambert’s song “Crisco”
Miranda Lambert is stepping into a fresh creative phase with her new single “Crisco,” set for release on May 15. The track also marks her first release under a new partnership with MCA Records, signaling a notable shift in her career while staying true to her country foundation.On “Crisco,” Lambert explores a brighter, more playful sound that fuses her classic country roots with a 1970s disco influence. More than just a single release, “Crisco” reflects a wider artistic shift for Lambert—one roo
NBC to broadcast Alan Jackson’s farewell concert special
Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Alan Jackson will have his upcoming final concert broadcast as a primetime television event on NBC. The concert, titled “Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale” (and rebranded as “Alan Jackson: The Last Show” for broadcast television) will take place on June 27 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.The list of performers honoring Jackson include: Little Big Town, Jake Owen, Thomas Rhett, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Cody Johnso
Michael Jackson sets Hot 100 record with entries across six decades
More than 16 years after his death, Michael Jackson has added another milestone to his chart legacy, becoming the first artist to earn new entries on the Billboard Hot 100 in six different decades. The achievement comes as renewed interest in his catalog continues following the strong performance of the Michael biopic, alongside a concurrent viral trend across digital platforms.The achievement comes as Jackson’s track “Chicago” debuted at No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated June 6, 2026.
311 and Dirty Heads to embark on 2026 co-headlining North American tour
311 and Dirty Heads are teaming up for the 2026 ‘So Glad You Made It Tour,’ a 30-date North American co-headlining trek.The tour kicks off July 11 at Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Prior Lake, Minnesota, and wraps August 30 at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida, stopping in cities including Pittsburgh, Toronto, Indianapolis, Denver, and Austin.Ocean Alley joins as support from July 11 through August 5, with Atmosphere taking over starting August 11. ROME (formerly
Metallica revisits ‘ReLoad’ with deluxe 30th anniversary reissue
Metallica is diving back into its late-’90s catalog with a newly remastered edition of ReLoad, arriving June 26 through Blackened Recordings. The release celebrates the album’s legacy ahead of its 30th anniversary and will be available in multiple formats, including vinyl, CD, cassette, digital, and a Dolby Atmos version.Originally released on Nov. 18, 1997, ReLoad marked the band’s seventh studio effort and a companion to 1996’s Load, both drawn from the same recording sessions. The album debut
See the video for the Charli xcx single ‘Rock Music’
Charli XCX has officially returned with her latest single, “Rock Music,” created alongside longtime collaborators A.G. Cook and Finn Keane. The song arrives with a black-and-white video directed by Aidan Zamiri that follows Charli through city streets as she parties and smokes beside towering piles of cigarettes.Charli’s new single follows renewed attention surrounding her upcoming eighth studio album, the follow-up to 2024’s Brat. Speaking with British Vogue, Charli explained that she wan
Dahlstrom plays politics by trying to cancel the Dan Sullivan she opposes
Nancy Dahlstrom, bending to the demands of Sen. Dan Sullivan and the Republican Party, moved to kick Petersburg Dan Sullivan off the ballot Thursday because of his name.Dahlstrom and Elections Director Carol Beecher have embarrassed themselves with their government overreach. This is likely headed to court.They claim the “preponderance of evidence” shows that the 69-year-old retired teacher is not eligible to run for U.S. Senate because of his name.Petersburg Dan said:“The Lieutenant Governor's
Planned Parenthood sues to overturn Alaska ban on telehealth abortion services
Abortion pills and drinking water are seen in an undated photo. Alaska's constitutional privacy and equal protection guarantees give residents the right to get abortion medication prescriptions and related services through telehealth, argues a lawsuit filed Thrusday in state Superior Court. (Photo by Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)Abortion-rights advocates filed a lawsuit in Alaska Superior Court on Thursday to overturn a state ban on telehealth for abortion services.The lawsuit was filed in Anchora
Trump says ‘great settlement’ of Iran war in the works, signing ceremony soon
Emergency crews work at the site of a US-Israeli strike on a residential building that also destroyed the adjacent Rafi-Nia Synagogue on April 7, 2026, in Tehran, Iran. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Thursday that administration officials were close to brokering an end to the hostilities with Iran and predicted there could be a signing ceremony in Europe as soon as this weekend. “We just made a great settlement of the war with Iran and we&