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AAA says the average price of gas in Alaska is $5.26 per gallon, just below the state record of $5.60. Drivers in Anchorage say rising fuel costs are straining budgets as Alaska remains well above the national average for fuel prices. youralaskalink.com/news/local/gas…

HOMETOWN HERO: Alaska National Guard officer Ezra Glanzer has been promoted from lieutenant colonel to colonel during a ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage. He serves as Staff Judge Advocate for Joint Force Headquarters Alaska. youralaskalink.com/hometown_hero/…

Anchorage police say Robert Miller has been arrested more than a year after allegedly driving a pickup truck into the Pel’ Meni restaurant downtown. Officials say he fled the scene and later failed to appear for a scheduled arraignment. youralaskalink.com/news/crime/man…

Eleven Alaska communities, including Anchorage, Bethel, Nome, and Homer, will host Law Enforcement Torch Run fun runs Saturday to support Special Olympics Alaska. The statewide event raises funds for athlete training, uniforms, and competitions. youralaskalink.com/news/local/ala…

The Anchorage Fire Department partnered with Safe Kids Alaska to certify 19 new firefighters as child passenger safety technicians. The program helps first responders teach families how to properly install and use car seats for children. youralaskalink.com/news/local/anc…

Fairbanks Big Dipper Arena closes for repairs, Citizen Engagement Academy graduates, Ketchikan launches a mural project, and Alaska moves to name giant cabbage its state vegetable. #AlaskaNews #Fairbanks #Ketchikan #StateVegetable #BigDipperArena youralaskalink.com/around_alaska/…

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Alaska State Troopers arrested 47-year-old Owen Martin of Wasilla following a domestic disturbance call Wednesday night. Officials say he faces domestic violence assault charges and multiple counts of assault in the presence of a child. youralaskalink.com/news/crime/ala…

Alaska State Troopers are investigating a serious multi-vehicle crash on the Parks Highway near Zak Lake in Wasilla. Officials say a speeding pickup struck another vehicle before crossing the median and causing a head-on collision. youralaskalink.com/news/local/ala…

Alaska State Troopers are investigating a reported hit-and-run crash on Funny River Road in Soldotna. Investigators say a lifted black pickup allegedly forced another truck into a ditch before leaving the area Tuesday morning. youralaskalink.com/news/crime/tro…

Officials at Denali National Park and Preserve say snowmobile season has ended in portions of the park due to insufficient snow coverage. Areas previously open for traditional snowmobile use are now closed for the season. youralaskalink.com/news/local/den…

Federal prosecutors say Tyrone Hampton, identified as the leader of an Alaska-based drug trafficking operation, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Investigators say the group distributed heroin and fentanyl in the Mat-Su area. youralaskalink.com/homepage/calif…

Several prominent conservative voices, including Marjorie Taylor Greene, Megyn Kelly, and Tucker Carlson, have publicly criticized Donald Trump over policy issues and declining approval ratings amid broader political debate. youralaskalink.com/news/national/…

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The Bureau of Land Management has revoked a 2024 rule requiring equal weight for conservation in land-use decisions. The change reduces conservation’s role and returns decisions to the 1976 Federal Land Policy and Management Act multiple-use framework. youralaskalink.com/news/national/…

An Anchorage homeowner has reached an agreement with Chugach Electric after a dispute over a tree nearly being cut down. Only branches above power lines were trimmed, and the homeowner was allowed to keep the wood and received nursery coupons. youralaskalink.com/news/local/anc…

Ice jam flooding during spring breakup is impacting parts of Western Alaska and the Interior, including communities along the Koyukuk and Black Rivers. Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a disaster declaration as crews respond and monitor conditions. youralaskalink.com/news/local/ice…

Wendy Kate Mendiola, a teacher at Chief Ivan Blunka School in New Stuyahok, has been selected for the 2026 National STEM Scholar Program. The initiative provides advanced STEM training, national networking, and classroom project development. youralaskalink.com/news/education…

First Lady Rose Dunleavy has announced seven recipients of the 2026 First Lady’s Volunteer Award recognizing Alaskans for community service and volunteer impact. Honorees include residents from Anchorage, North Pole, Soldotna, Eagle River, and Sitka. youralaskalink.com/news/local/sev…

The Alaska Army National Guard is offering the Minuteman Scholarship to eligible students ages 17–28. The program covers tuition or room and board, includes stipends, and supports ROTC training and service through the Simultaneous Membership Program. youralaskalink.com/news/education…