The transition is complicated by financial and logistical hurdles, according to state officials.

Weather Service forecaster Tracen Knopp said temperatures should be coldest Friday and Saturday night, possibly as low as 25 below zero.

Alaska was awarded more money than any state except for Texas — and far more per person, roughly $365 per Alaskan.

Whether you’re counting down to midnight or starting 2026 with a fresh slate, the Anchorage Weekender rounded up 11 events you won’t want to miss.

Anchorage Fire Department officials say they received a report of the fire at around 5 a.m. Wednesday morning at a Dimond Estates mobile home. One person was found dead inside.

The grants paid for infrastructure to support the defunct Knik Arm ferry project.

You snow the drill.

The vote puts an indefinite pause on any official discussion about separating the area from Anchorage and bringing it into Mat-Su.

Using a menu from the American Farm Bureau, economist Mike Jones found the difference was about $100.

The Assembly approved the new design Tuesday, removing the ship and airplane and adding a braided circle inspired by Dena’ina quillwork.

While voters won’t decide on a short-term rental tax next spring, Assembly members did vote to require that the properties be registered with the city.

Last winter, nearly 22,000 fewer visitors came to Alaska. The Alaska Travel Industry Association expects it could be slower this year.