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After Halong: Return and recovery

Clockwise from top: Dollie Martin, Desiree John, Nellie Manchuak and Lydia Tucker pause for a portrait while repairing a home in Kwigillingok, Alaska, on June 19, 2026. The home was damaged by flooding after ex-Typhoon Halong struck the village. All four women are from Kwigillingok and returned after initially evacuating. (Katie Baldwin Basile for Northern Journal)From Bethel-based freelance photojournalist Katie Baldwin Basile:While on a recent assignment in the Western Alaska village of Kwigil

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Dallas Mavericks sign forward Naji Marshall to fully guaranteed 3-year, $52.2M extension

The Dallas Mavericks have signed forward Naji Marshall to a fully guaranteed three-year, $52.2 million contract extension that keeps him under contract through the 2029-30 NBA season. When the team announced the extension Sunday, financial terms were not disclosed; however ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the value of the agreement on social media.Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri said in a statement: “Naji has earned this opportunity through the way he approache

LA Dodgers acquire 2x Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster deadline deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers made the biggest move of baseball’s trade deadline by acquiring two-time reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, adding one of the sport’s premier pitchers as they pursue a third consecutive World Series title. The deal, finalized Sunday, sends right-hander River Ryan, outfield prospect Zyhir Hope and pitching prospect Brady Smith to Detroit in exchange for the left-handed ace.Skubal, 29, joins an already formidable

Vince Gill releases eighth EP in ’50 Years From Home’ series – ‘’A Mother’s Prayer‘’

The eighth release in Vince Gill’s ’50 Years From Home’ series, titled ‘A Mother’s Prayer,’ is available now.The EP features seven songs with writing credits from Jordan Fletcher, Maggie Rose, John Jarvis, Nathan Chapman and more. Gill shared in a statement: I think with each of these EPs, I’m working toward pairing the songs that will sit together, that flow together, that sequence well. I like the theme of these songs, what they’re about. Where they came from. There ar

Garth Brooks expands Denver arena set with two additional Ball Arena shows

Garth Brooks has expanded his upcoming Denver stop on the “Blame It All On My Roots” arena tour, adding two more performances at Ball Arena after the initial pair of concerts generated overwhelming demand. The newly added shows are scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 6, and Monday, Sept. 7, extending the Denver run to four consecutive performances. The additional dates follow a familiar strategy Brooks has used throughout his career, increasing the number of shows in a market rather than rel

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Valdez Brewing Merch & Local Art

Grab stylish gear and local art! Hats, T-shirts, glassware, and more. We’re at 141 Galena Drive – walking distance from the harbor and RV parks.Click HERE to see what’s happening at the brewery in August.

Serve on the Valdez Consortium Library Board

The City of Valdez is looking for applicants to fill 2 upcoming vacancies each for a 3 year term on the Valdez Consortium Library Board. Help support our local public library!Applications are due Wednesday, August 12th to the City Clerk’s Office.To apply visit www.valdezak.gov/boardsandcommissions or stop by City Hall for a paper application. For question call 907-834-3468 or email [email protected]

Sid Wilson reportedly fired from Slipknot after 28 years with the band

Slipknot’s longtime DJ and keyboardist Sid Wilson has been dismissed from the band after nearly three decades. TMZ reported that Wilson, who joined the masked metal group in 1998 before the release of its self-titled debut album, was informed of the decision late this week. Neither Wilson nor the band has officially confirmed the reported split, and no reason for the alleged departure has been announced.The reports prompted an indirect response from guitarist Jim Root, who urged fans not t

Pennywise adds east coast tour dates featuring Circle Jerks, Angel Du$t, and H2O

Pennywise have added a series of 2026 East Coast dates to their North American schedule, continuing a busy year that already includes South American, European and West Coast appearances.The newly announced run will feature support from fellow punk icons Circle Jerks and H2O, with Murphy’s Law, Angel Du$t and The Dopamines joining select shows. The trek marks the band’s first extensive East Coast outing in several years and further celebrates nearly four decades of the group’s enduring presence i

Benny Blanco recruits wife Selena Gomez and Becky G on ‘Te Olvido (La La)’

Benny Blanco has brought together his wife Selena Gomez, as well as Becky G, for his new single “Te Olvido (La La),” a Latin-inspired collaboration that serves as the latest preview of his upcoming Spanish-language album, Hermoso. The track arrives as Blanco continues building anticipation for the project, which is scheduled for release Aug. 14.“Te Olvido (La La)” marks the first musical collaboration between Gomez and Becky G, two artists who have previously highlighted their Mexican heritage a

Ariana Grande confronts public scrutiny in gory music video for ‘Petal’

Ariana Grande released her eighth studio album, Petal, on July 31, alongside a horror-infused music video for the title track that tackles industry pressure, intrusive fan expectations, and media commentary. Co-written and executive produced alongside her longtime collaborator Ilya Salmanzadeh, Petal was issued through Republic Records in partnership with Grande’s imprint BabyDoll Music.The ultra-violent cinematic clip, directed by frequent visual collaborator Christian Breslauer, stars Gr

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Dunleavy put gasline project cost at $65 billion to $70 billion

Perhaps auditioning for his next role at a Council on Foreign Relations event June 12, Gov. Mike Dunleavy meandered across a range of international topics with vague and superficial comments that Donald Trump would approve on Greenland, the war in Iran, relations with Canada and more.The numbers he gave about the cost of the gasline do not bode well for the project.Asked about the fall elections and the U.S. Senate race in Alaska, Dunleavy said he wasn’t sure what would happen, but claimed that

'Yeah, that's bullshit. OK? You could quote me. That's bullshit."---Gov. Mike Dunleavy

Here is a portion of the transcript, recorded for posterity by a Juneau reporter, of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s gasline emissions at the conclusion of the last special session.Dunleavy, who has yet to introduce a bill for the third special session, ended the last one by insulting key members of the Senate majority. The gasline negotiator was speaking with reporters from the Alaska Beacon, Alaska Public Media and the Juneau Independent after a press conference in which he said reporters should ask memb

Discovering Alaska: my Mokai kayak adventure

In this video, I explore Valdez, Alaska, using a jet-powered motorized kayak called a Mokai. The activities featured include bushcrafting, fishing, and camping, showcasing the natural beauty and ...

MY TURN: Together for Alaska’s oceans – building the next generation

Some of the most meaningful things we build are born from our greatest challenges. Nearly three decades ago, Alaskans chose to invest in hope, creating an institution that continues to serve our state through science, education, wildlife response, and community.

World War II sparked creation of Geophysical Institute

The C.T. Elvey Building, completed in 1970, is named for Christian T. Elvey, managing director of the Geophysical Institute from 1952-1963.Geophysical Institute photoBy Rod BoyceAs presidential bill signings go, H.R. 6496 wasn’t a particularly exciting one for the nation on July 31, 1946.But it would prove historic for the University of Alaska and the future state.It was the day that President Harry Truman signed legislation creating what today is the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical I

OPINION: PFD promises are a political pest that spoils summer

Just as mosquitos, outdoor barbecues and sometimes even sunshine and warm skies return every summer in Alaska, and just as king salmon used to return in abundance and many Lower 48 relatives visit in too much abundance, Alaska experiences a special summer event in election years: The return of the dividend-promising political candidate.