Good morning, Anchorage.

Anchorage Clay Fest brought local pottery enthusiasts together Saturday where they watched live sculpting, enjoyed live music and sampled food — attendees also saw semicolon-inspired ceramic designs highlighting creative artistry in the community.

A fire is active at the new Glacier Creek Cruise Ship terminal dock in Whittier, confirmed by city manager Jackie Wilde; first responders battled the flames while the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel closed for three to four hours (with no reported injuries).

Mining giant BHP staked mineral claims targeting copper in a remote part of Southcentral Alaska this summer and started non-disturbing studies to assess resource potential.

State officials report a surge in mining claims has led to an unprecedented backlog of over 10,000 applications as extra staff work to clear it.

Glenfarne is building an LNG import terminal in Cook Inlet to secure local gas supplies while postponing its $13–$17 billion pipeline project—its safer strategy to start making money now and decide next year whether to continue or sell its 75 percent stake.

Charley McAnally, a retired officer raised in Selawik, expands his online training program today to help rural communities gain practical instruction in public safety, emergency management, and related skills from his Ketchikan base.

The courses let busy responders learn at their own pace+ without travel needs.

Efforts to improve weather forecasting on Mt. McKinley (Denali) reveal ongoing challenges with limited observations and variable conditions, as meteorologists supplement data with satellite images and balloon soundings (for atmosphere details).

Candidates Nick Begich III and Bill Hill support stricter bycatch limits and greater local input in federal fisheries during a debate held in Kodiak over the weekend.

Begich pointed to his legislative record while Hill stressed his lifelong fishing background.

On Monday, Michael Pese and Tupe Smith spoke from a neighbor's home in Whittier and said they felt vindicated when Alaska dropped voter misconduct charges against them.

Alaska Department of Natural Resources sued nine North Slope oil and gas operators last month at Anchorage Superior Court to decide who will cover the plugging of three semi-abandoned wells at Beechey Point north of Prudhoe Bay.

No hearing has been scheduled yet (nine firms involved).

South Anchorage’s running back has been a key player during his team’s challenging title defense as injuries and momentum shifts affect the season.

His powerful, bruising runs highlight football’s lively return at local stadiums, giving fans hope for exciting games ahead.