In this video, I explore Valdez, Alaska, using a jet-powered motorized kayak known as a Mokai. The adventure includes bushcraft, fishing, and camping, showcasing the unique capabilities of this ...
This eight-plex apartment complex in Juneau, seen Thursday, June 18, 2026, will be purchased by the Juneau Community Foundation and donated to the Alaska Legislature under a plan approved Wednesday by lawmakers. (Claire Stremple photo/Alaska Beacon)The Juneau Community Foundation is giving the Alaska Legislature 16 two-bedroom apartments as part of a long-term effort to keep the state’s capital in Juneau.Members of the House-Senate Legislative Council voted unanimously to accept the apartments,
A 51-year-old Connecticut man died Saturday night after falling from an elevated area inside Madison Square Garden during a performance by Connecticut-based jam band Goose.New York police said officers responded to a 911 call at about 9:51 p.m. and found the man unconscious and suffering injuries consistent with a fall. He was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The victim was later identified as Paul Kueker of Niantic, Connecticut.The fatal incident occurred during t
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The Edmonton Oilers secured one of their pending unrestricted free agents Sunday, agreeing to a five-year contract with forward Jason Dickinson worth $20 million. The deal carries an average annual value of $4 million and keeps the 30-year-old center off the open market ahead of the July 1 free-agent period. That figure that compares favorably with projections that suggested Dickinson could command a higher salary in a thin free-agent market for centers. The contract also provides Edmonton with
Serena Williams will compete in the Wimbledon women’s singles draw for the first time in four years after receiving the final wild card from the All England Club, adding another chapter to her decorated tennis career.Wimbledon posted on X: “This is not a drill. @serenawilliams will compete in the 2026 ladies’ singles at #Wimbledon as a wild card.” The 44-year-old American is also set to reunite with sister Venus Williams in doubles after the pair previously accepted a wild card
Cody Johnson is keeping the momentum going for his upcoming 10th studio album, Banks of the Trinity, with the release of the track ‘Horseback,’ written by Randy Montana, Wyatt McCubbin, and Paul Sikes and produced by Trent Willmon.The 16-track Banks of the Trinity, which features collaborations with Luke Combs and Brothers Osborne (along with two songs written by Cody) was produced by Trent Willmon, and is set to drop June 26.Johnson also has shared album singles Hello Lonesome, writ
Cole Swindell has released “Girl Dad,” a deeply personal new song inspired by the arrival of his first child and his transition into fatherhood. The track arrives as Swindell and his wife, Courtney, prepare to welcome their daughter, with the singer drawing on emotions surrounding the milestone and reflecting on the influence of family in his life.The song finds Swindell celebrating the anticipation of raising a daughter while acknowledging how becoming a father has reshaped his perspective. The
Here are some safety tips from the City of Valdez;Bring appropriate self-rescue gear & know how to use it.Don’t hike aloneLet people know where you are going & when you expect to returnTO LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE MAJOR CHANGESplease visit ValdezAK.gov/Hazards
Former Dream Theater drummer Mike Mangini has joined Godsmack’s touring lineup, following the unexpected departure of drummer Wade Murff – marking the latest personnel change for the multi-platinum hard rock band during its 2026 tour. The move continues a period of transition for Godsmack following the departures of longtime members Shannon Larkin and Tony Rombola.Mangini made his live debut with the group on June 12 at the Morton Amphitheater in Riverside, Missouri, performing the full se
Madonna has officially released the music video for her latest collaborative single with Sabrina Carpenter, titled “Bring Your Love.”“Bring Your Love,” produced by Madonna and longtime collaborator Stuart Price, was first performed live during Carpenter’s Coachella set. The single serves as the second official track lifted from Madonna’s highly anticipated 15th studio album, Confessions II, which is scheduled for global release on July 3, operating as the direct thematic sequel to her multi-plat
Meghan Trainor is marking the arrival of her latest studio album, Toy With Me, with the vibrant new music video for her upbeat track “Shimmer.” Released on April 24, Toy With Me marks Trainor’s seventh studio effort and leans into a bold, dance-pop sound.Trainor posted on Instagram: “SHIMMER MUSIC VIDEO OUT NOW WITH MY ALBUM TOY WITH ME!!! I seriously can’t wait for you to watch and experience it all THANK YOUUU to everyone who made this video possible!! huge shoutout to @char
Fairbanksan Josh Church, a right-wing candidate chosen by Republican gubernatorial candidate Dave Bronson as a running mate, is making wild and unsubstantiated claims about “liberals” damaging Bronson/Church campaign signs.And it’s not just liberal boogeymen in Fairbanks who are the problem. The menacing marauders have been trained by teachers in public schools to disrespect private property, envy people with wealth and lash out at those who don’t agree with them, according to the light guv hope
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The Alaska House convened for a third special session and voted to reject a Senate version of a tax break bill for the proposed AK LNG gas line project on June 20, 2026. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)The Alaska House of Representatives on Saturday rejected a Senate-drafted multibillion-dollar tax break for a proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline project, as members of the House declined to abandon a different proposal they drafted.Members of the House voted down the Senate’s revised
Anchorage Rep. Chuck Kopp, the House majority leader, could have been speaking for the oil companies Saturday when he argued for keeping the Hilcorp loophole intact and rejecting the Senate version of the gas line bill.The Hilcorp loophole will become the Glenfarne loophole, exempting many companies from paying the graduated income tax that applies to oil and gas companies like ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips.The House rejected the Senate version at the start of the new special session and a six-m
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Jun. 19—Anchorage's Obed Vargas made his World Cup debut on the Mexican men's national team Thursday in a 1-0 win over South Korea at Guadalajara Stadium, clinching the first spot in Group A. He entered the match in the 71st minute as a replacement for Luis Romo and not only helped preserve the shutout on defense but got off a shot on goal that required a clutch save from Seung-Gyu Kim. He'll ...