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Alaska federal judge nominee OK’d by committee headed to full Senate vote

Because the U.S. Senate is controlled by a Republican majority, Aaron Christian Peterson’s confirmation process is not expected to be significantly contested.

James Brooks, Alaska Beacon 9:00 AM

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska to close, ending child care programs

The closure comes after athletic and clubhouse programming was paused in October.

Tim Rockey 9:00 AM

More proposals for program cuts coming as Anchorage School District again faces massive deficit

The district has no reserve funding to draw from this year, and an estimated $83 million deficit.

Tim Rockey 

Airline that planned to fly Alaskans to Asia shuts down

New Pacific Airlines had ambitious plans to fly between Asia and the Lower 48, with stops in Anchorage.

Alex DeMarban 

Anchorage water rates likely to increase around 5% in 2026

The Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility says inflation, supply prices and energy expenses are driving up costs.

Zachariah Hughes