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Peter Wesley has been missing since July 1, 2026, and authorities believe he is in the Anchorage area. The Anchorage Police Department is assisting the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Missing … Read More
With Election Day approaching, the president’s Justice Department is challenging Alaska’s handling of a Senate race after the state’s highest court ruled on a related ballot dispute. President Donald Trump’s … Read More
Memaw’s Arctic Roll for Friday, October 23, 2026 ☕️ Good morning, Alaska! 💅 The coffee is hot, the temperatures are downright creepy, and Mother Nature appears to have booked us a little role in The Chilling Adventures of the Frozen Windshield. Today’s forecast calls for sunshine, but don’t let that bright little smile fool you. We’re starting below freezing, and your windshield may be starring in its own horror movie. It’s National Horror Movie Day, and Memaw has a personal Anchorage memory to share. When The Exorcist arrived in Anchorage in 1974, it played at the historic Fourth Avenue Theatre. Memaw remembers that time herself, including hearing from her mother and uncle about people screaming and running out of the theater before the movie was over. Imagine paying for a ticket and deciding the real horror was too much to handle! Some movie memories stick with you long after the credits roll. 🎬👻 Today’s rule of survival? The scariest things on your commute aren’t always lurking in the shadows. Sometimes they’re hiding in a patch of frost, a construction zone, or a driver who thinks a speed limit is merely a suggestion. Buckle up, scrape that windshield, and let’s find out what’s waiting beyond the headlights. 🚗💨 🚦 Daily Verdict: Sunshine, Frozen Windshields & a Ghost of Aurora Roads: Below-freezing morning temperatures across Southcentral mean frost and possible icy patches on shaded stretches and elevated surfaces. Check Alaska 511 before departure for current incidents and closures. Traffic: Allow extra time for the Seward Highway and Sterling Highway construction zones described below. Sky: Mostly sunny today across much of Southcentral. Tonight’s aurora prospects depend on cloud breaks. ⚠️ Southcentral Watch (Anchorage Bowl & Hillside) Below-freezing morning roads 💅 Reality check: A sunny sky doesn’t mean every road surface has thawed. Leave extra stopping room and don’t let a bare-looking road fool you. 🚗✨ Parks Highway Wasilla corridor | Sunrise 9:03 a.m. · Sunset 6:19 p.m. Time of Day Hi Temperatures (°F) Lo Temperatures (°F) Driving Tips Road Risk Level Morning 35 27 current Clear all windows; watch for frost and shaded icy spots. 🟡 Moderate Afternoon 35 … Read More
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Anchorage police are asking for the public’s help locating 17-year-old Yolanda Nowpakahok-Apassingok, who was reported missing Thursday evening, October 22. According to an alert issued by the Anchorage … Read More
An Anchorage man with dementia who was reported missing Thursday evening has been located, according to an update from Anchorage police. Alexis Mike, 60, has been located, the Anchorage Police … Read More
Memaw’s Arctic Roll for Thursday, October 22, 2026 ☕️ Good morning, my colorful Alaska cruisers! 💅🚗💨 Mother Nature has turned down the thermostat, polished up the sunshine, and handed us another frosty morning. Today’s assignment? Keep your eyes on the road, your right foot gentle, and your expectations realistic. Sunny skies are mighty pretty, but they don’t magically melt every icy patch. And honey, it’s National Color Day! 🎨🌈 Memaw’s favorite color is pink, naturally. Pink is often associated with love, kindness, warmth, compassion, and happiness. A 2025 review of color-emotion research found that pink was consistently linked with positive feelings, including love, joy, and fun. That’s a mighty fine attitude to bring to a chilly Alaska morning. And, Memaw’s favorite song? Keep reading and find out. Hint: It’s from 1997. 💖 Now, let’s put a little color in your day without putting your tires in a ditch. Here’s your 411 on the 511, with the highway conditions, construction cautions, daylight times, and tonight’s northern lights outlook. 💅✨ 🚦 Daily Verdict: 🟢🟡🔴 Sunshine Ahead, Frost Underfoot Anchorage forecast: High 35°F, low 19°F. Sunny today, clear tonight. The supplied National Weather Service observations show Wasilla at 22°F, Anchorage at 28°F, Kenai at 27°F, Homer at 28°F, and Seward at 34°F early this morning. ⚠️ Southcentral Watch (Anchorage Bowl & Hillside) Early-Morning Refreeze Risk 💅 Reality check: A sunny forecast doesn’t guarantee dry pavement. Slow down before you reach a shady corner, not after your tires start sliding. 🚗✨ Parks Highway Wasilla reference forecast: high 36°F, low 18°F. Time of Day Hi Temperatures (°F) Lo Temperatures (°F) … Read More
Memaw’s Arctic Roll for Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Wednesday has a little of everything, Alaska: snowflakes, freezing fog, temperatures hovering around the freezing mark, and a wind that could make the Seward Highway a handful. 💅🌨️ And tonight? The northern lights may be worth watching if the clouds cooperate. But first, a little love for the people who keep us healthy. It’s Medical Assistants Recognition Day, and Memaw is sending a special shout-out to her son Randy at Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute in Anchorage. ❤️ More on that below, because today’s healthcare heroes deserve a little recognition, too! 🟢🟡🔴 Daily Verdict: Freezing Fog First, Windy Roads Next, Aurora Maybe! ⚠️ Mat-Su Watch No current, independently confirmed major off-corridor closure was established in the available information this morning. Check Alaska 511 for current closures before heading toward Hatcher Pass or other mountain roads. ⚠️ Southcentral Watch (Anchorage Bowl & Hillside) Seward Highway: Strong Winds and Gusts 💅 Reality check: Keep both hands on the wheel, expect sudden crosswinds and give high-profile vehicles extra room. The strongest gusts can make driving difficult. 🚗✨ Parks Highway Representative forecast: Wasilla and the Parks Highway corridor. Wasilla is starting the day at 32°F with light snow and fog. The forecast calls for snow likely before 10 a.m., patchy freezing fog before 10 a.m., and less than half an inch of daytime snow accumulation possible. Time of Day Hi Temperatures (°F) Lo Temperatures (°F) Driving Tips Road Risk Level Morning 34 32 Watch for freezing fog, light snow and reduced visibility. … Read More
A small fox. A fierce friendship. A story worth carrying forward. Nuna embraces her Arctic companion in this promotional image for Never Alone 2, selected for The MIX Fall Online Showcase. … Read More
A young child smiles for the camera while wearing what appears to be a nasqurrun, a traditional Yup’ik dance headdress. Photo courtesy of the Alaska Federation of Natives Navigator Program. Alaska Native leaders, delegates and artists gather in Anchorage for three days of cultural celebration, policy discussions and traditional arts. ANCHORAGE, Alaska, October 20, 2026 – From the issues that affect everyday life in Alaska to the art and traditions passed down through generations, the Alaska Federation of Natives’ … Read More
