La'shawn Donelson

The Anchorage School Board approved a plan Tuesday to spend an additional $11 million dollars in general fund money for the fiscal year 2027 budget after a 6-1 vote. The funding became available after Alaska’s state operating budget took effect July 1. District leaders said the money will help restore nearly 60 teacher positions, add school nurses, and support student transportation. “Restoration of almost 60 teacher positions.

Juneau is once again preparing for the possibility of major flooding along the Mendenhall River as officials monitor rising water levels in Suicide Basin. The National Weather Service says the basin could fill by early August, potentially sending the Mendenhall River to between 16 and 18 feet.

Alaskans joined millions across the country in celebrating Independence Day as a busy Fourth of July weekend brought travel, fireworks, and community gatherings. According to AAA, nearly 72 million people were expected to drive nationwide, making it one of the busiest holiday travel periods on record. Safety experts urged drivers to expect crowded highways and to take precautions, including slowing down, avoiding distractions, wearing seatbelts, and never driving under the influence.