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Anchorage police are renewing the call for information in the disappearance of Cassandra Lee Boskofsky, who has been missing for more than six years. Cassandra, who was 38 years old at the time she went missing, was last seen on September 1, 2019. According to investigators, she had been out of contact with her family for several years before the disappearance, and her final verified interaction was with Anchorage Police on August 7, 2019. She previously lived at 1101 Bentree Circle in Anchorage. Cassandra is an Alaska Native woman, described as 4’11”, approximately 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown…

Anchorage Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 11-year-old Lexie Gregory, who was reported missing from her home in Eagle River on November 23, 2025. Lexie was last seen or heard from at approximately 2:31 p.m. in the area of Old Glenn Highway and North Eagle River Loop Road. Officers say she left the area on foot, and her current whereabouts are unknown. According to police, Lexie is described as 5’4″, about 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time she was last seen, she was wearing pajama pants (color unknown), a black hoodie, a…

The sun has officially set for the last time this year in Utqiaġvik (formerly Barrow), marking the beginning of the annual 65-day Polar Night in the northernmost city of the United States. Residents witnessed their final sunset of 2025 earlier today. The sun will not rise again until January 23, 2026, when daylight finally returns to the Arctic community. Also Read: What Months of the Year It’s Dark in Alaska: Expert Month-by-Month Breakdown of Winter Darkness Located above the Arctic Circle, Utqiaġvik experiences an extreme winter phenomenon: the Earth’s tilt prevents sunlight from reaching the horizon for more than two…

A major power outage disrupted the AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons on Saturday night after two light towers at the Gabba unexpectedly failed, plunging parts of the stadium into darkness. The incident began when one of the stadium’s lighting towers caught fire, prompting safety protocols and forcing officials to suspend play for nearly 35 minutes. Another tower went dark shortly afterward, leaving players and spectators waiting as engineers and emergency crews responded. Stadium staff worked to isolate the electrical fault and extinguish the fire before restoring safe lighting conditions on the field. No injuries were…

Alaska State Parks has announced that 2026 Annual Parking Decals will be available for purchase beginning Monday, November 24, 2025. The passes cost $60 and become valid immediately, covering the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026. Residents and visitors can pick up their passes at several in-person retail locations: Anchorage Fairbanks Kodiak Additional chambers in Homer, Seward, and other communities will receive their pass inventory in early December. For those who prefer to order online, passes can be purchased anytime through Alaska State Parks at: https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/passes/ Also Read: Alaska State Parks Warn of Trail Hazards Ahead of Weekend Event…

The Richardson Highway is closed in both directions at Milepost 267 on Friday morning as Alaska State Troopers investigate a crash that occurred earlier in the day. The closure is expected to remain in place for multiple hours, according to transportation officials. Drivers traveling through the area are being directed to use available detours at Jack Warren Road and Nistler Road. Also Read: Archangel Road in Hatcher Pass Closed for Winter Motorists are urged to use caution and plan for delays. The Alaska Department of Transportation is advising the public to monitor 511.alaska.gov for real-time updates as crews continue to…

A 16-year-old boy from Emmonak died Friday evening after his snowmachine went into open water on the Yukon River, according to Alaska State Troopers. Troopers received a report around 8 p.m. that the teen, identified as Kennedy Teganlakla, had driven a snowmachine onto open water near the Western Alaska community. Troopers said the machine sank shortly after entering the river. According to the trooper dispatch, Teganlakla had been attempting to water skip, a practice in which riders skim a snowmachine across stretches of unfrozen water. Search teams from the community and responding agencies began looking for Teganlakla shortly after the…

Fairbanks, Alaska — Emergency management teams from across the state gathered in Fairbanks this week for a two-day statewide preparedness workshop hosted by the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DFFP). The event brought together representatives from state agencies, borough governments, tribal organizations, public safety departments, and wildfire response teams. The goal was to strengthen coordination and response strategies ahead of future emergencies, including wildfires, severe storms, and community-level disasters. Over the course of the workshop, personnel reviewed emergency communication systems, interagency coordination protocols, resource deployment strategies, and lessons learned from recent large-scale incidents across Alaska. Officials said the…

Anchorage, Alaska — Communities across Alaska joined national observances on Wednesday to recognize Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual day dedicated to honoring transgender individuals who have lost their lives to violence and discrimination. The ACLU of Alaska shared a public message emphasizing the significance of the day, which has been observed globally since 1999. The remembrance aims to highlight the ongoing risks faced by transgender people, particularly those who experience heightened vulnerability due to discrimination, lack of access to healthcare, and social marginalization. Local organizations encouraged Alaskans to reflect on the challenges faced by transgender residents and to support…

Dubai, UAE — A clearer video of the Indian Air Force LCA Tejas moments before its crash at the Dubai Air Show 2025 has emerged, offering new insight into the incident that shocked spectators and aviation experts. The footage shows the Tejas performing a high-energy aerobatic maneuver when it suddenly lost lift and altitude, suggesting the aircrew may have misjudged the maneuver during the display routine. The jet crashed shortly afterward, sending smoke into the sky as emergency crews rushed to the scene. The aircraft was taking part in a scheduled aerobatics demonstration, showcasing India’s indigenous light combat aircraft to…

A tragic incident aboard a Carnival cruise ship traveling from Miami to the Caribbean has left a Florida community grieving after a high school cheerleader was found dead during the voyage. According to reports, the teenage girl was discovered by a housekeeper who located her body underneath a bed inside her cabin. The ship was mid-route when the discovery was made, prompting the crew to notify authorities immediately. Carnival officials confirmed the death and stated that the cruise line is fully cooperating with investigators. The circumstances surrounding how the cheerleader ended up beneath the bed remain unclear, and officials have…

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Nov. 18, 2025) —The Alaska Earthquake Center recorded about 400 small earthquakes across the state this week, with only three reports of shaking felt by residents. The most significant event was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake south of Chignik on November 12. Alongside the routine seismic activity, the Earthquake Center says it is in the middle of a significant internal upgrade, A change most Alaskans won’t see directly, but one that will strengthen how the state’s earthquake data is processed and delivered. Also read: Seismic Station Returns Online in Deception Hills After a Decade For the past year and…