Good morning, Anchorage.

The Mukluk fire has burned for a week, destroying over 40 structures as containment remains at 29% and firefighters & local crews work to secure the affected areas.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive will perform at the Alaska State Fair at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug.

31 — featuring a family lineup with son Tal and granddaughter Dahlia and new tracks like 'Rock and Roll’s The Only Way Out.'

The iconic windmill outside Chilkoot Charlie’s is being taken down for repairs, with local staff planning a crowdfunding campaign (fundraising will begin soon on social media) to restore this well-known Spenard landmark.

Gasoline in Shungnak reached $26.82 per gallon on Friday due to low river water levels forcing costly air shipments & a steep contrast to the national average of $4.10, with discounts available to NANA Regional Corp. shareholders while fall barge deliveries may push prices higher.

Students returned to UAA on Monday as the fall semester began with a younger campus community after the average student age dropped from 27 to 22 over the past decade.

The university increased dual enrollment and is promoting face-to-face classes and campus activities.

Response teams from multiple agencies are addressing an oil spill spotted by a pilot in Cook Inlet on Monday at about 2 p.m. The spill, approximately five miles long and located 45 to 50 miles southwest of Anchorage, is under investigation and containment work will begin around 10:30 p.m. (ADEC is checking potential sources).

On Monday, Aug. 24, Karen Budd-Falen from the U.S. Interior Department explained plans to cut permitting timelines and reduce environmental review pages at an event hosted by the Alaska Chamber at Hotel Captain Cook.

Lawmakers and business leaders discussed how streamlined rules could boost local resource projects.

West Anchorage football steamrolled Dimond with a 52-0 win last Saturday (Manny Maga rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns), while UAA volleyball rebounded to sweep Chaminade 3-0 at the Alaska/Hawaii Challenge.

The wins underscore strong local sports performances as teams gear up for upcoming contests.