From Missing Persons to Earthquakes to Education: Alaska on Alert as Authorities Seek Bonnie Wright
By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | January 2026
Anchorage, AK – Anchorage Police are asking the public for help locating Bonnie Wright, 67, who has been missing since the morning of January 24, 2026. Bonnie was last seen near the 700 block of N. Park.
While three other missing family members, Crystal Hazlitt, John Trucks, and Dahlia Trucks, have been safely located. Bonnie’s whereabouts remain unknown. Police are urging anyone with information to contact APD Dispatch at 311, or 911 if 311 is unavailable. Those outside the Anchorage area can call 907‑786‑8900.
APD Case: 26‑2493
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🫨 Seismic Activity Across Alaska
Alaska experienced several small earthquakes today, a reminder of the state’s ongoing earthquake risk.
- Magnitude 3.9 west of Kivalina in the Northwest Arctic early this morning.
- Magnitude 3.7 near Homer on the Kenai Peninsula late Saturday night.
Seismologists emphasize that these tremors are typical for Alaska’s tectonically active regions, but residents are encouraged to remain prepared, especially in southern and coastal areas. (volcanodiscovery.com)
📚Alaska School Choice Week
Governor Mike Dunleavy has proclaimed January 25–31, 2026 as Alaska School Choice Week. The proclamation celebrates the wide range of educational options available to students, including public and charter schools, private schools, homeschooling, and online learning.
The announcement encourages families, educators, and communities to explore these diverse pathways and support student success. National School Choice Week is observed each January to raise awareness of educational opportunities and empower families to choose the learning environment that best fits their children’s needs. (gov.alaska.gov)
Alaskans are urged to share Bonnie Wright’s photo, remain vigilant in their neighborhoods, and stay informed on both public safety and statewide developments.
