The closure took effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 30.

As for what’s next, the Olympic champion says she hopes to qualify for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and defend her gold medals. 

The KSRM News Department has compiled some of the week’s top headlines.

The pilot project seeks to improve the onboard experience for both crew and passengers.

22 local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies across the state have partnered in a team approach to removing illicit fentanyl and other dangerous drugs from Alaskan communities.

Both cities are still below the average for bill expenses in Alaska, the report shows. 

The four Russian aircraft remained in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone throughout the 15-hour flight and did not enter sovereign U.S. airspace.

The Chugach National Forest announcement also notes that reservations are scheduled to once again close on Mar. 1, 2025, in preparation for more construction.

Caleb French was reported to the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations in Aug. 2024.

Lawmakers included $11.9 million in the state’s budget this year to partially resolve the issue, but Dunleavy vetoed the funding, saying it was not clear if it would be needed.