Patrick Gilchrist

A yearslong tax dispute between an organization that runs Christian youth camps and the Fairbanks North Star Borough has reached Alaska’s highest court. Denali Borough Assembly and school board incumbents are asking voters to allow them to hold on to their seats in Tuesday’s local election. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold two meetings next week to present a progress report on the demolition of an old nuclear power plant on Fort Greely. Alaska Senate Minority Leader Mike Shower is resigning to focus on his campaign for lieutenant governor alongside gubernatorial candidate Bernadette Wilson. A statewide principals association named Tanana Middle School’s Heather Johnson the 2026 Principal of the Year.

The changes are subject to approval from the Regulatory Commission of Alaska.

The board of directors for Interior Alaska’s electric co-op approved proposed rate hikes at their meeting on Tuesday. Government shutdown-induced financial anxiety is affecting many service members and their families. The shutdown is also creating uncertainty for Alaska Native communities, and for tribal organizations that administer federal programs.Federal officials say Alaskan residents and businesses impacted by the remnants of Typhoon Halong can now apply for low interest disaster loans.

Mindy O'Neall took her oath of office Monday night, officially claiming the job from the now-former mayor, David Pruhs.

Bobby Burgess got the president job over fellow board member Tim Doran, who had also been nominated.

Borough Clerk April Trickey presented the canvass board’s final report at the meeting. She said the board found no irregularities, and she outlined the reasons for the election’s 94 challenged ballots.

The Trump administration reissued right-of-way permits for the Ambler Road project Thursday. Fairbanks North Star Borough officials say they’re searching for places that could offer stable housing for Typhoon Halong evacuees. Alaskans are trying to bring Halong evacuees in Anchorage some comfort from home through traditional subsistence foods. The growing season in the Interior this year was one of the longest in recorded history.

The Pearl Creek charter application was rejected in a unanimous vote at a school board meeting this week. President Trump said he signed a disaster declaration for Western Alaska. A Glennallen jury has found a man guilty of multiple charges in connection with a series of assaults and a car chase in 2020. Alaskans won't receive food stamp benefits for November unless the government shutdown ends before then. Local transportation planners want your opinion about which road in the Fairbanks area deserves the title of "ugliest."