Alaska’s top class of 2026 prospect commits to Boise State

Boise State lost a quarterback commit on Thursday but added a defensive player to its 2026 recruiting class later in the day.   Deuce Alailefaleula, a defensive lineman from Alaska, announced his commitment to the Broncos on X.  “I am honored to announce …

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Alaska’s Alissa Pili joins long list of legends in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - For any Alaskan thinking about taking a trip to Massachusetts in the near future, a section of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has something that might pique your interest. Former Dimond, USC, Utah and now WNBA player, …

Oil patch bits: SPE Alaska and AADE Alaska to host sporting clay shoot - 06/15/2025

Petroleum News The Society of Petroleum Engineers recently announced that it, along with the American Association of Drilling Engineers, will host its annual sporting clay shoot on Aug. 15 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Birchwood Recreation and Shooting Park …

Opinion: Juneteenth in Alaska is more than a holiday — it’s a call to action

Names of United States Colored Troops soldiers on the African American Civil War Memorial during Juneteenth commemorations on June 19, 2024, in Washington. (Mark Schiefelbein/AP) On June 19, with some communities celebrating the weekend before as well, …

Refurbished Queen Elizabeth Arrives in Seattle, Offering Alaska Voyages

Today, the newly refreshed Queen Elizabeth arrived at the Port of Seattle for the first time to begin a season of Alaskan voyages. The Queen Elizabeth will homeport in Seattle for the first time. “Historic grandeur, refined elegance, bespoke experiences …

DAF May Tap Oklo to Develop Microreactor at Eielson AFB in Alaska

The Department of the Air Force and the Defense Logistics Agency’s Energy Office intend to award a contract to Oklo, an advanced nuclear technology company, to develop and operate a microreactor at a DAF installation.  The potential contract award complies …

GeoAlaska to start geothermal drilling in Augustine Island, Alaska later this year

Exploration work in Augustine Island, Alaska (source: GeoAlaska) The first geothermal exploration well in Augustine Island, Alaska will be drilled later in 2025 as part of a potential 200-MWe development by GeoAlaska. GeoAlaska Inc., in partnership with …

Guest Editorial: Alaska pays the price of not paying for maintenance

No surprise, but the state ferry Matanuska, once the stalwart of the fleet, needs more than 120,000 pounds of new steel to replace extensive sections of rust on the ship. Launched in 1963, the Mat has endured decades of saltwater and seas. But no more—it …

UAF Geophysical Institute, Alaska Aerospace to boost space opportunity

UAF/GI photo PokerFlatAerial: Facilities of Poker Flat Research Range, about 25 miles north of Fairbanks, sit on 5,132 acres near Chatanika, Alaska. The flight range is much larger, reaching north to the Arctic Ocean. The University of Alaska Fairbanks …