The veto override allows borough staff to support a private company's efforts to attract a data center or other high-energy-use facility to build in Mat-Su.

Globally, jet fuel prices have surged following the U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran, with increases exceeding 50% in many cases.

Runner-up Travis Beals pulled under the Burled Arch more than four hours after Jessie Holmes clinched victory.

Eleven companies bought oil and gas leases on 1.3 million acres of the NPR-A, including tracts around Teshekpuk Lake, a previously protected area.

An ordinance proposed by two Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly members would change the name of Pioneer Park back to "Alaskaland," its former name. The Borough Parks and Recreation Commission was tasked with weighing in on the ordinance.

The Alaska Board of Fisheries is meeting Tuesday through Saturday in Anchorage at the Egan Civic and Convention Center to consider changes to statewide finfish fisheries.

A Haines resident is previewing his movie in Southeast Alaska before its official release next month. Aaron Davidman is bringing the film “American Solitaire” to Haines, Skagway and Juneau starting this week. It’s the story of a veteran returning home and learning how to integrate. Davidman calls it a “quiet film.” But, it deals with the complicated issues of suicide and gun violence.

A volcano on Atka Island in the Aleutians has been showing increasing signs of unrest over the past two weeks, and scientists say the uptick in activity is significant enough to warrant a closer watch.

City officials say it would help address Juneau’s current lack of shelter space and housing units, and would reduce the number of unhoused people camping during the summer months.

The Jones Act restricts which ships can carry goods between U.S. ports. Experts say temporarily lifting the act will do little to affect gas prices.