Good morning, Anchorage.

A new documentary about Olympic skier Kikkan Randall examines her life on and off the ski trail and highlights her full circle journey; local viewers can expect an intimate look at her legacy.

Two male bears battled in the Fat Bear Week semifinal last Monday to earn a spot in today's final bracket.

The close race has set an unprecedented tone for the competition that draws many local fans.

Fat Bear Week holds semifinals as voters choose the fattest bear by casting online ballots today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (AKDT) at fatbearweek.org.

The FCC is reviewing the E-Rate program that funds Alaska Gateway School District with about 7% of its budget and may impose new parental opt-out rules that will force schools to adjust resources & classroom operations.

Public comments on the proposals are accepted until Oct. 13.

Students at Bear Valley Elementary in Anchorage are taking part in Fat Bear Week 2026 by voting for a champion and learning why bears build fat reserves before winter.

The final vote follows Monday semifinal contests and will take place today.

Childcare advocates are urging state leaders to invest $50 million (an amount they deem necessary for reform) as local providers struggle with closures, long waitlists and delayed state grants.

They held a webinar on Sept. 23 to propose solutions for easing the childcare crisis affecting many families.

Alaskans for Personal Health Freedom will host its fifth annual conference on Saturday, Oct.

3 at UAA's Wendy Williamson Auditorium in Anchorage. The event features eight speakers (including specialists on childhood vaccines, alternative cancer protocols, and long COVID treatments), doors open at 8 a.m. and a boxed lunch is provided.