Good morning, Anchorage.

A 22-year-old airman, Tatyana A.

Salceda from St. Louis, died in a vehicle-related incident at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson around 2 p.m. on August 13—officials said final reports are pending.

Seven months after an underwater fiber-optic cable broke near Prudhoe Bay from an ice scour, two vessels off Wainwright will begin repairs that are expected to restore high-speed internet by the end of the summer season.

Quintillion plans to add a backup fiber ring and start a new overland cable between Prudhoe Bay and Utqiagvik—steps meant to help stop future outages.

Alaska federal prosecutors charged Ethan Foltz, a 22-year-old from Oregon, on Tuesday with running the 'Rapper Bot' network — a botnet that launched cyberattacks in 80 countries and briefly disrupted social media X while agents executed a search warrant at his home.

Kenai jurors convicted former Soldotna High teacher Nathaniel Erfurth on 28 counts of aggravated sexual abuse and unlawful exploitation of a minor from a trial that ended on August 12, and he will face a sentencing hearing on Dec.

11 with a potential prison term of five to 15 years per count—details that underscore the gravity of his actions.

The Coast Guard commissioned the Earl Cunningham in Kodiak last week — the second of three 154-foot fast response cutters built to operate in the Aleutians and Bering Sea.

The third cutter, the Frederick Mann, will arrive in Kodiak in the coming months.

Sen. Dan Sullivan said increased Chinese and Russian incursions near Alaska have made a stronger military presence a priority as he hosted top U.S. officials at American Legion Jack Henry Post 1.

The joint training exercises Northern Edge and Arctic Edge will include over 6,400 servicemembers, 100 aircraft and various vessels—boosting defense readiness in cold weather areas.

Mastodon Concert at Alaska State Fair

6-8 p.m. — Alaska State Fair — $49-$71 plus Fair admission — Experience the iconic metal band Mastodon live on their Infinite Arc Tour.

Billy Currington Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — ConocoPhillips Borealis Theatre — Cost not specified — Experience a night of chart-topping country hits from multi-platinum artist Billy Currington.

Wiz Khalifa Live at Alaska State Fair

10 a.m. — Alaska State Fair — Fair admission is additional — Experience a live performance by multi-platinum artist Wiz Khalifa.

The Beach Boys Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Alaska State Fair — $49-$101 (Fair admission additional) — Experience the enduring sound of America's iconic surf rock band.

Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

9-10 p.m. — 49th State Brewing — Ticket purchase required — Experience the magic of candlelight concerts featuring beloved hits from Coldplay and Imagine Dragons.

2025 Demolition Derby

3:30 AM – 9:00 PM — Alaska State Fair — Adults $16, Youth $12, Kids free — Experience the thrill of destruction as vehicles clash in an exciting and loud demolition derby.

All Star Monster Truck Showdown

1-2:30 p.m. — Alaska State Fair — Adults $18, Youth $13, Kids $8 — Witness thrilling monster truck battles including wheelies, racing, and freestyle action.

All Star Monster Truck Show

1:00 – 2:30 PM — Alaska State Fair — Tickets from $37 — Experience the thrill of monster trucks as they roar and race at the Alaska State Fairgrounds.

David Spade Live Comedy Show

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Alaska State Fair — $59-$89 (additional fair admission required) — Enjoy laughs with the comedic legend known for his timeless roles and sharp wit.

Josiah and the Bonnevilles Concert

7 PM - 11 PM — 49th State Brewing — Cover charge applies — Experience soulful Americana from Josiah and the Bonnevilles kicking off their three-night run in Alaska.