A Saturday night crash on the Parks Highway near Nenana injured six people. // With the state legislative session just over a week away, here’s a look at some bills lawmakers are proposing. // Alaska’s junior U.S. senator talks new legislation, the Alaska gasline project and the U.S. intervention in Venezuela. // Two Soldotna-based Alaska State Troopers pleaded not guilty in federal court in Anchorage late last week to one count each of violating a Kenai man’s civil rights.

Dan Bross talks with Rick Thoman about what's enabled a long run of consistently colder than normal temperatures and whether it's linked to climate change.

A medical office in Fairbanks is closing its doors as the owner faces charges of felony child sex abuse, and Canada's Yukon Quest sled dog race will not run this year.

A letter addressed to patients says Alcan Medical Group will permanently close at the end of January due to “unforeseen circumstances.” It does not mention the criminal charges.

The Alaska race is still on track to run its longest route since the Quest split in 2022. And its board president is hoping for reunification.

1. Alaska State Troopers say traffic on the Parks Highway was delayed for 10 hours Wednesday when a semi tractor-trailer crashed into a bridge in Cantwell.2. Kinross Alaska has donated a million dollars to establish a charitable fund for grants to help organizations in Upper Tanana Valley communities.3. Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s foundation has donated $18 million to Alaska Pacific University.4. Great egrets landed early last month in Unalaska for the first time in recorded history. Biologists suspect Typhoon Halong brought the big birds in.5. A team of scientists has been studying areas around Nome to determine whether beavers are contributing to climate change.

Fairbanksans have been dealing with dead car batteries, uncollected trash, and other cold weather problems during the month-long freeze — but warmer weather is ahead.

An online public notice says the transportation department is working on conceptual designs, engineering and environmental studies. The notice, which was posted on New Year’s Eve, also says the department is soliciting feedback on the project. The public comment period closes on Wednesday.

Here’s how Alaska’s congressional delegation reacted to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. // The Alaska Department of Transportation plans to start construction this summer on a bridge replacement project north of Healy. // Alaska state health officials continue to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns — despite a recent, controversial change in federal guidance. // The City of Bethel has agreed to pay a combined settlement of $10 million to two people accusing Bethel police officers of using excessive force.