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Alaska Headlines – September 5, 2025 Alaska’s news today spans heartbreak on the glacier, housing struggles across the state, and geopolitical tension in the Arctic — all the way down to design awards, fishing reflections, and quirky travel quests. Let’s break it down from the biggest headlines to the smaller gems. Glacier Tragedy A researcher from Italy is feared dead after falling into a crevasse on the  Mendenhall Glacier  near Juneau. Officials are working to notify his family. 🔗  Read more – Juneau Empire Deadly Crash in Ketchikan One pedestrian was killed and several people injured after an SUV jumped a curb and plunged into  Ketchikan Creek . 🔗  Read more – Anchorage Daily News Gas, Rent & Wallet Pressure Anchorage faces a looming paradox:  Alaska produces a ton of gas, but the city may not have enough  for its own future needs. 🔗  Read more – New York Times At the same time, tight housing markets are pushing  rents to 15-year h...

  Sold Out or Oversold? Weird Al's Alaska State Fair Crowd Sparks Complaints  PALMER, Alaska (Aug. 17, 2025)  — “Weird Al” Yankovic’s return to the Alaska State Fair drew massive crowds for two  sold-out  performances at the ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre (2 p.m. and 6 p.m.). In the aftermath, some fans on social media say they couldn’t get into the evening show and alleged the event was  oversold —claims the Fair has not publicly addressed.  alaskastatefair.org "Weird Al" Yankovic Facebook What we know The Fair promoted both shows as  sold out  in the lead-up and on show day.  Facebook +1 Facebook Yankovic’s official site listed both Palmer performances (matinee and evening) as  sold out .  "Weird Al" Yankovic The Borealis Theatre’s posted  capacity is 5,000  (configuration dependent).  alaskastatefair.org Event Tickets Center A member of Yankovic’s band, Jim “Kimo” West, celebrated “amazing” crowds and said th...

Friday, August 29, 2025: Alaska Headlines   T oday's top news headlines in Alaska, reflecting the latest developments affecting communities, education, and local affairs. Key News Highlights Arrests Impacting Local Communities The FBI reported the arrest of the owner and manager of the Chelsea Inn, a move expected to have significant consequences for the local community. Education Reform Urgency Governor Mike Dunleavy strongly criticized the Alaska Legislature for failing to address urgent educational policy reforms. Alaska currently ranks 51st nationally in educational outcomes, and the governor emphasized that continued legislative delays have a direct negative impact on students’ futures. Dunleavy has threatened to call additional special sessions if meaningful changes are not made soon. State Attorney General Appointment Governor Dunleavy named Stephen J. Cox as Alaska’s new state attorney general today. The announcement marks a shift in legal leadership for the state. *More to...