Alaska News Nightly: Friday, July 17, 2026
Three decades after a Fairbanks man went missing, troopers say a man is jailed in his murder.
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Michigan man arrested in Fairbanks cold case murder of former coworker
Christopher Popps, 54, faces charges of second-degree murder in the death of Patrick Orville Dearth, who was 34 when he went missing in 1993.
Matt Schultz suspends his campaign for U.S. House, endorses Bill Hill
The Anchorage Democrat wanted to take on Republican Congressman Nick Begich. He wasn't able to overtake a rival in his own political lane.
Alaska regulators fine North Slope oil field operator for unauthorized gas flaring
Wasting oil and gas without paying the state for it is equivalent to theft. Flaring — burning unused gas — is allowed for safety reasons and for early development of an oil or gas well, but only with sta...
'Dirt Busters' robotics team spotlights Alaska archaeology at international competition
Bethel's lego robotics team, the Dirt Busters, have been digging into a project on Alaska's archeology to bring more awareness to their age group. Last month, it took them to an international tournament.
A behavioral health recovery center opening in Anchorage’s Fairview neighborhood will focus on mobile out...
True North Recovery and the Fairview Community Council signed a non-binding contract, called a “good neighbor agreement” that outlines how the nonprofit will operate in order to reduce negative impacts t...
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson lauds dissent at Fairbanks talk
Jackson's visit marked the second visit to Fairbanks by a sitting U.S. Supreme Court justice in the last decade.
Committee sets Alaska LNG tax cut bill, including expanded corporate tax, for final vote
Lawmakers could take a final vote as soon as Thursday afternoon, but it's unclear whether the bill will satisfy the House, Senate and Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
Yes, Alaska, we're already in an El Niño, but it's likely to get stronger
The forecast is based on indications that water temperatures will be 2 or more degrees Celsius above normal in a bellwether patch of the central Pacific Ocean.
Alaska state attorney arrested by ICE, held at Tacoma detention center
ICE officials say federal officers arrested Shucheng ”Charlie” Yang, 32, on July 10 in Anchorage. An ICE spokesperson said Yang is a Chinese national and violated the terms of his admission to the U.S.,...
Dunleavy, rejecting corporate tax change, calls third Alaska LNG special session
Dunleavy said a tax change in the bill that would subject large oil and gas producer Hilcorp to state corporate income taxes — but leave the Alaska LNG project exempt — was unacceptable.
Whittier designs transportation plan to handle huge crowds
The Prince William Sound port of Whittier is putting finishing touches on a plan to guide transportation management over the next two decades.
Chugach tribes partner with federal government to improve access to healthy foods
The tribes can now get technical or financial assistance for agriculture projects from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service.
12 schools closed across Alaska this year. Officials say more closures are expected without major changes
Districts are expected to continue facing massive budget deficits in coming years.
Peltola vastly outraises Sullivan in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race
Money is pouring into both camps because Alaska is one of a few states that will decide which party controls the Senate. The Sullivan campaign has more cash on hand.
Three cases of cyclosporiasis recorded in Alaska since May
Epidemiologists don't know yet whether the cases are part of the national outbreak centered in the Midwest. They urge Alaskans to wash fruits and veggies and get tested if they feel sick.
Huna Totem plans to scale down cruise ship dock project as cost escalates by more than $100M
Since 2023, the project’s cost has escalated from an expected $150 million to now more than $250 million.
Summer events and staying up to date with what's happening in town | Hometown, Alaska
We look at some of the best upcoming events Anchorage has to offer that will have you soaking in as much summer as you can, while the days are still long.
As Anchorage Assembly weighs public safety commission reboot, stakeholders express different visions
City officials and advocates have different ideas about what level of authority the commission should have. Should the commission primarily advise city leaders? Or should it have oversight and investigative...
State agency plans Houston-area industrial park with data centers, distribution hub
The 30-square-mile parcel sits just outside Houston city limits.
Natural gas supplies 'not looking good' for Southcentral this winter, Enstar says
State regulators denied Enstar’s request that would’ve expanded natural gas storage in Kenai, as the region faces a looming natural gas shortage.
Juneau secures $12.1M federal grant for Fred Meyer intersection improvements
Improvements include a new traffic light, dual left-turn lanes from Egan Drive, and pedestrian crossings on both sides of Egan Drive and across Yandukin Drive.
To vote in Alaska’s primary elections, residents must register by July 19 — here’s how
Alaska’s primary election is Tuesday August 18, when voters will mark their ballots to choose among candidates for governor, legislators in the Alaska House and Senate, and representatives in the U.S. Hous...
A new model could help predict rusting rivers in Alaska, researchers say
The phenomenon known as "rusting rivers" happens when once-clear streams release highly acidic and metal-laden water, which pose a direct threat to fish and vegetation. It's happening throughout Alaska's Bro...