‘No one wants the games to end’: Even as financial questions persist, the Peninsula Oilers play on
After suspending their 2025 season, the Peninsula Oilers are back on the field and determined to stay there.
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2026 WEIO wraps up after bringing family, friends together
The four-day event serves as an opportunity for friends and family from around the State of Alaska to get together.
Fairbanks assembly, school district explore changes to savings cap after $11M clawback
The Fairbanks North Star Borough assembly and school district met on Thursday to discuss the borough’s current policy for how much the district is allowed to save in its fund balances.
907 Sports: Woman kayaks from Washington to Alaska, State Junior Golf Tournament revived
In this edition of 907 Sports, hear an extended interview with Esther Wheeler, the first female solo finisher in Race2Alaska’s history after kayaking from Port Townsend to Ketchikan.
Summer birthday? We made a list of places to go for free goodies
Everybody has a birthday ... and most people like to get things for free. Might as well combine the two and get free things on your birthday.
907 Friyay: ‘Rock the Hill’ music festival brings 13 Alaska bands to Hilltop
The Anchorage Concert Association is hosting Rock the Hill, a two-day music festival at Hilltop, with Friday marking the first day of the event.
After 45 years, a world record is broken at WEIO
Day two of the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics brought record-breaking history to Fairbanks, as a Juneau athlete ended a 45-year-old world record in the grease pole walk.
Election 2026: Democratic challenger backs out of House race ahead of primary
Matt Schultz, the major democratic frontrunner vying to replace Rep. Nick Begich, R-Alaska, is backing out of the race citing Republicans interference in the race and a lack of campaign support.
Cones close down an Anchorage turn lane for months — what’s going on?
Anchorage drivers are wondering why a turn lane on busy Tudor Road has been closed for months.
907 Friyay: Pablo’s Bike Rentals pitches e-bikes, winter riding and a ‘crown jewel’ trail
In the latest installment of “907 Friyay,” we’re trading pizza slices for bike seats — meeting the man behind Pablo’s Bike Rentals and his pitch for seeing Anchorage (and beyond) from the saddle.
Michigan man charged with killing Alaskan who vanished 32 years ago
A man in Michigan has been arrested and charged with a murder in Fairbanks that took place nearly 33 years ago.
For peony farms in Alaska, July is harvest time
At Mt. McKinley Peonies in Willow, they are well into the third week of the harvest. It’s a long process to get there, and a lot of hard work.
Illegal Dall sheep harvest leads to convictions in the Yukon and Alaska for three U.S. hunters
Three American hunters have been convicted in both the United States and Canada after they illegally crossed into Canada to poach two Dall sheep.
Ester Fest finds new purpose amid park ownership
The Ester Community Association is hosting its annual Ester Fest this Saturday, marking the first time the fundraiser has a new goal: maintaining and improving a park the nonprofit now owns outright.
‘We fell in love with the people’: WEIO games create a family of volunteers
The 2026 World Eskimo-Indian Olympics are in their second day at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks.
Brown bear hurt in fight at Alaska Zoo to be moved to new location
The female brown bear at the Alaska Zoo who got hurt after a fight with a male brown bear will be moved to a new location, according to the Alaska Department of Fish & Game.
Gas line bill dies in the House with third special session on the way
The final, untouchable, version of the tax exemption bill is now posed for a simple yes-or-no vote, but lawmakers in both caucuses say the bill needs changes
36 rescued from beached boat on Southeast Alaska island
Three dozen people on board a tour boat in Southeast Alaska were rescued Thursday after the vessel started taking on water, U.S. Coast Guard officials said.
New state proposal could bring data centers to the Mat-Su as part of industrial park
A large-scale industrial park potentially featuring new data centers could be on its way to Houston.
BBB: Alaska auto dealership complaints highlight repair delays, warranty disputes
Alaska consumers filed 112 complaints and posted 44 negative reviews about auto dealerships over the past two years, according to the Better Business Bureau.
‘He loved everybody’: Father remembers teen son killed alongside his friend in dirt bike collision
Alaska State Troopers confirmed this week that 18-year-old Greyer Schwegel and 17-year-old Paul Lingley IV were killed on Tuesday following a dirt bike collision.
Election 2026: Sen. Sullivan raises less than half of Peltola’s campaign in second quarter
For the second quarter in a row, the Mary Peltola campaign has outraised the campaign of incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska.
Red Flag-Alaska returns next month for final summer segment of 2026
Red Flag Alaska is set to returned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson for its last segment of this summer, bringing together U.S. military branches and allied partners for large-scale aerial combat training.
65th World Eskimo and Indian Olympics begin
The 65th World Eskimo-Indian Olympics got underway Tuesday at the Carlson Center, with athletes competing and vendors setting up ahead of the evening’s opening ceremony.