Good morning, Anchorage.

Tianna Carlson survived three days lost in the wilderness near Port Heiden with only her dog by her side, enduring injuries, dehydration and a grizzly bear encounter before searchers and her family reached her and she was medevaced for treatment.

‘The Sun Never Sets’ premiered in Alaska yesterday — the first time the film was shown where it was filmed, marking a local milestone for the region's arts scene.

The Alaska State Fair in Palmer resumes today and runs through Monday with events like a cosplay contest at 4 p.m., a drone show at 10 p.m., and concerts featuring Max McNown and Twisted Sister at the Borealis Theatre, with free parking + train rides adding extra appeal.

Nonprofit leaders are split on Gov. Dunleavy’s Education Freedom Tax Credit, offering up to $1,700 per taxpayer for donations to scholarship groups.

Some officials worry it may favor private schools while others hope it boosts choice — federal regulations are due later this month and approved applicants announced Sept. 30.

On Monday, state officials announced that K-12 schools will receive $115 million this fiscal year from boosted oil revenues driven by the war on Iran, with funds allocated based on October enrollment counts.

Fairbanks and Anchorage districts will use the money for teacher contracts and student programs.

On Aug. 25, the Paneok Project launched at Merrill Field in Anchorage, drawing about 100 community members, youth + Sen. Murkowski.

The nonprofit, named for Alaska’s first Native woman pilot Ellen Paneok, offers courses in piloting, maintenance and ground-handling to boost local aviation opportunities.

In Alaska's primary, candidate shifts reshaped the governor's race after a candidate was disqualified for filing errors, with Candi English replacing Treg Taylor on a ticket pending certification.

Senate and House races remain steady as results narrow the contests ahead of the November election + final filings await regulator review.

Anchorage firefighters are clearing trees and brush near Stuckagain Heights today to restore a shaded fuel break and protect about 270 homes — the work is on public land and crews will mulch the removed vegetation.

Anchorage officials and developers say housing construction lags behind Mat-Su — due to limited land, wet soil, and stricter building codes.

They note that while permit processing has improved recently, challenges remain as costs rise with a slower pace of homebuilding compared to the rapidly growing Mat-Su.