On Saturday, July 4, the city of Bethel donned its red, white, and blue to celebrate America's 250th birthday in style.

Alaska State Troopers say 32-year-old Joshua Cooper marketed and sold large amounts of alcohol out of his residence without a permit, and he was allegedly assisted by 28-year-old Austin Blair in also selling psychedelic mushrooms to customers in Bethel.

The 45-year-old had been missing from Kwigillingok since the night of the ex-typhoon in October 2025. He was the son of 67-year-old Ella Mae Kashatok, whose body was found one day after the storm. Her brother, 71-year-old Vernon Pavil, is still missing.

Alaska Native leaders have been advocating for more veterinary care in villages for years.

The complicated legacy of the Jesuits' nearly 140 years in the state was honored at an event at Bethel’s Immaculate Conception Church on June 16.

Ulric Jeffery Ulroan, 48, who has been living in Nome for the past two years, was arrested on June 24 by Alaska State Troopers and the Nome Police Department. He has been arraigned for charges involving sexual abuse, sexual assault, indecent exposure, and furnishing alcohol to a minor.

Lawmakers overrode a Gov. Dunleavy veto to pass a law that expands what pharmacists can do in the state. Experts say it will allow more Alaskans to access lifesaving care and medications for opioid use disorder.

How the Pribilof community fought for centuries for their freedom.

The accused include managers and proprietors of Anchorage assisted living homes, a Soldotna dentist and individuals paid by Medicaid to take care of ailing relatives.

Brandon Kalief Wright had been jailed for about four days on felony assault and misdemeanor criminal mischief charges, according to court records.