The St. Sophia Russian Orthodox Church choir kicked off Orthodox Christmas celebrations in Bethel by honoring Elders first. The spinning star at the center of Slaviq will be working its way through a dozen homes in the community through Sunday, Jan. 11, accompanied by hours of feasting and singing.

The Bogus Creek 150 sled dog race has been postponed due to extreme cold weather conditions, a stark contrast to the warm conditions last year.

Gov. Dunleavy has issued a disaster declaration for the community of Napaskiak for a December 2025 power outage that froze pipes, and that has left the community without running water for a month.

A spokesperson confirmed that some, but not all, Club 49 members have been incorrectly charged bag fees since a new baggage policy went into effect on Jan. 3.

Darren Hootch, 39, was sentenced for manslaughter and felony burglary after Brian Agwiak was found beaten to death in his home on Jan. 2, 2021. Another man, Rudolf Waska, received a nearly identical sentence in the case.

The Lady Warriors gave Selawik a run for their money at the Mountain City Christian Academy Invitational. The Warriors boys beat out Selawik and Homer to take third.

If you follow Mary Peltola on social media, maybe you’ve noticed that the former Alaska congresswoman is talking about more than fish, family and freedom as she runs for U.S. Senate.

Alaska Marine Lines, Matson and Tote are all increasing their fuel- related surcharges, starting this month.

Johnny Allen Nashookpuk and Jeffery Mulifai were both housed at Goose Creek Correctional Center in Wasilla and died in late March. They are the first two inmates to die in 2026.

Meanwhile, administrators insist the center is growing and becoming more community-focused.