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Two Teens End Fight Over School Sports After Supreme Court Decision

July 10, 2026

The story begins with two young girls who stepped up against a federal order that barred transgender athletes from women’s sports. They filed suit in New Hampshire, hoping to keep their spots on school teams. A judge had helped them play while the case went forward, but a new Supreme Court ruling on

politics

Life on the Water, Life in Congress: A Fisherman’s View

July 10, 2026

A fisherman from Bristol Bay began his campaign for Congress while standing on the deck of his boat, balancing the demands of fishing with political ambition. He explained that running for office does not replace everyday chores or financial responsibilities; the mortgage, grocery bills and diesel c

entertainment

A New Frontier in Storytelling: Arctic Pianos and Life’s Ups & Downs

July 10, 2026

Shaw grew up in the wilds of Alaska and Montana, two places that rely heavily on nature for their economies. These early experiences shape her writing, especially her first book, “The Pillagers’ Guide to Arctic Pianos. ” The novel is set in a future where the Arctic becomes a last refuge for settler

politics

Building Alaska’s Gas Pipeline: A Real Debate, Not a Smokescreen

July 9, 2026

The discussion around Alaska’s proposed natural gas pipeline has become tangled in political rhetoric, but the core facts remain clear. The project is already generating roughly $5 billion in revenue each year for the state, yet it pays no corporate income tax. Some argue this indicates a huge oppor

business

Family‑Built Travel Service Turns Dreams Into Trips

July 9, 2026

In a small town, four siblings decided that their love of exploring should become more than a hobby. Their idea grew into a local travel business where every plan feels personal and tailored. The agency’s name comes from the first letters of each family member, a nod to their close bond. One brothe

politics

NCAA Keeps Its Rules Even After Supreme Court Ruling

July 6, 2026

The Supreme Court’s recent decision against transgender athletes seeking to join girls’ teams has sparked a lot of debate. The court sided with West Virginia and Idaho, saying that student‑athletes should compete in sports that match their birth sex. The NCAA’s top official, Charlie Baker, said o

sports

Weekly Highlights from Alaska’s Baseball Scene

July 6, 2026

The past week in Alaska saw some big wins and close calls in high school and collegiate baseball. In high school action, teams like Kenai and Auke Bay dominated early in the week, with Kenai beating Dimond 9-5 and Auke Bay crushing Ketchikan 12-2. The wins didn’t stop there—South and Palmer also had

politics

Fisheries politics in Alaska: What happens when election promises clash with science and reality

July 6, 2026

Senators in Washington often talk big about supporting local industries like Alaska’s seafood sector. But when a new bill suddenly appears—one that claims to fix a problem no one seems to agree on—it’s worth taking a closer look. The Bycatch Reduction and Research Act, introduced recently, promises

opinion

Anchorage’s Quiet Upgrade: More Jobs, Cleaner Streets, and Downtown Revival

July 5, 2026

Anchorage isn’t the same city it was five years ago. Where crime and blight once dominated headlines, today’s version looks and feels different. Prosecutors now fill every city-required role, and police response times have improved after years of understaffing. Illegal camps—once breeding grounds fo

science

A Pilot‑Scientist’s Summer Flights and Winter Dog Rides

July 4, 2026

The summer sun was bright over Alaska’s coast, and a small Cessna 185 traced a tight zig‑zag path above the waves. Inside, Martin Stuefer looked down through a special camera that could see hundreds of colors the eye can’t. He was measuring how ocean water changes when nearby glaciers melt. Stuefer