Alaska Headlines: Weather Woes, Political Moves, and a Broadband Boost
Here’s a roundup of the top stories making waves around the 49th State.
🚗 Traffic Trouble on Glenn Highway
Alaska's News Source reports that new details have surfaced about the incident that led to major traffic delays on the Glenn Highway earlier this week.
⚡ Energy Concerns Loom
Anchorage Daily News notes Alaska utilities aren’t moving forward with large-scale wind farms before crucial federal tax credits expire, raising fresh concerns as a natural gas crunch looms.
🥾 Tragedy in Juneau
KTOO reports responders have recovered the body of 69 year-old Arizona resident Thomas Casey, closing a difficult chapter for search crews and the local community.
🦌 Hunting Refund Scandal
A Wasilla hunting guide is accused of withholding more than $600,000 in canceled moose hunt refunds, according to Anchorage Daily News.
🏛️ Politics at Play
From WGME: An Alaska Republican is pushing back against the White House’s budget maneuvering.
Meanwhile, Alaska Public Media says Gov. Mike Dunleavy has ruled out calling another special session this year.
On the global stage, the U.S. and India launched their largest-ever Army exercise in Alaska amid tariff tensions, per Deccan Herald and MSN.
🌐 Broadband Breakthrough
Big changes are coming for Alaska’s internet landscape: Telecompaper and PR Newswire confirm that GCI has signed a deal with Harmonic to roll out DOCSIS 4.0 — a move set to modernize broadband for communities statewide.
🚔 Crime and Safety
Nearly $1M in drugs were seized from a Sand Point fishing boat after the captain allegedly pulled a hatchet on troopers (Alaska's News Source).
An arson suspect died by suicide after a police stop on the Glenn Highway, per Anchorage Daily News.
🏈 On the Field
Anchorage Daily News highlights Soldotna’s dominance in Alaska’s prep football roundup, showcasing tough interdivisional matchups.
🌦️ Alaska Weather Watch (KTUU Channel 2)
Today (Sept 3): 🌥️ Mostly cloudy, high 65°F (18°C)
Thursday: 🌧️ Rain & drizzle by afternoon, high 58°F (14°C)
Friday: ☁️ Mostly cloudy, high 62°F (16°C)
Saturday: 🌧️ Showers in AM → heavier rain by afternoon, high 56°F (13°C)
Sunday: 🌧️ Heavy rain possible, high 57°F (14°C)
Early Next Week: ☔ Showers linger, highs in the upper 50s°F
⚠️ Flood Watch: Southcentral Alaska faces risks from glacier-dammed lake releases after recent heavy rains.
Source: KTUU Channel 2 / Alaska’s News Source
🌟 Wrapping Up
From natural gas debates to national military drills, Alaska is balancing local crises with global headlines. As weather challenges persist and broadband expansion looms, the state continues to navigate change on all fronts.
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