Alaska’s lieutenant governor won’t certify former state Attorney General Treg Taylor’s nomination for governor due to a failure to comply with financial disclosure requirements. // A Circle man is facing a first-degree murder charge for allegedly shooting a man to death with a borrowed shotgun. // The family of longtime Poker Flat Research Range Director Neal Brown compiled the writings of the late rocket scientist into a recently published memoir.

The FNSB Assembly adopted its 2027 state and federal legislative priorities on Thursday.

“Here's the hard truth, folks: Alaska's not ready yet,” U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said in her keynote speech.

Two more victims of last week’s fatal plane crash in Southwest Alaska have been identified. // Military leaders and lawmakers gathered in Fairbanks last week to talk about what Alaska needs to support a growing military presence. // The Alaska Supreme Court issued affirmed that the language for an elections overhaul ballot measure is “true and impartial,” but ordered one change to its description. // The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly is asking for a moratorium on AI data centers as one of its legislative priorities.

Dan Bross talks with Rick Thoman about the autumn 2026 climate outlook, and how the most recent fall with similar El Nino conditions panned out.

Four people died in a plane crash in the Kenai Peninsula community of Seldovia Wednesday, according to Alaska State Troopers. // Sen. Dan Sullivan and former Congresswoman Mary Peltola vied for support from the petroleum industry Thursday at the Alaska Oil and Gas Association’s annual conference in Anchorage. // Alaska is set to receive up to $23 million from Meta under a landmark multistate settlement agreement.

Golden Valley Electric Association’s board of directors voted Tuesday to chug along with a proposal to buy a 60-megawatt generator for an estimated $80 million. The 60 megawatt generator is meant to ensure GVEA will have enough electricity to accommodate increasing demand.

The fourth of eight victims in last week’s fatal plane crash in Southwest Alaska has been identified. // Golden Valley Electric Association’s board of directors voted Tuesday to chug along with a proposal to buy a 60-megawatt generator for an estimated $80 million. // On track to finish third in the primary, Dan J. Sullivan of Petersburg says he’s staying in the race for U.S. Senate, for now.

The Fairbanks City Council passed a resolution at its regular meeting authorizing Mayor Mindy O’Neall’s administration to enter into negotiations with the lone respondent to a request for proposals. The vote was unanimous.