Starting Wednesday, the northbound Knik River Bridge between Anchorage and the Mat-Su will be closed for 30 days for essential preservation work.

The hiker, a 52-year-old man who had a knee replacement last October, was reported overdue by a companion waiting at the trailhead.

The governor emphasized that while he supports increased education funding, it must be paired with accountability measures.

Under HB 161, businesses with fewer than 50 employees would be exempt from the paid sick leave mandate.

As of Apr. 17, Mount Spurr remains at Alert Level Yellow, meaning volcanic activity is elevated above normal levels, but an eruption is not imminent.

Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche delivered a comprehensive “State of the Borough” address Wednesday during a joint Soldotna/Kenai Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

These grants are part of the Trust’s $25 million annual grant program, which supports organizations that serve Alaskans experiencing mental illness, substance use disorders, and various disabilities and brain conditions.

The case stems from a May 16, 2015, report by a woman who said she was attacked while sleeping in her car.

The database draws on claims data from commercial health plans offered by Premera Blue Cross and Moda Health, along with Medicare and Alaska Medicaid. Data from AlaskaCare is expected to be added in an update later this year.