Alaska News Nightly: Monday, December 29, 2025
Power outages and damaged homes after the Mat-Su’s fourth severe wind storm this month.
Alaska News
Latest4th windstorm this month slams Mat-Su with hurricane-force gusts
Wind gusts reached 90 mph at Palmer’s airport Sunday evening, blowing off sections of the mayor’s roof and breaking his front windows.
Erfurth to serve 20-plus years in student sex abuse case
Although sentenced to 77 years and one month, a majority of that sentence was suspended. Erfurth’s active jail time is 20 years and one month.
No snow is no problem at Skeetawk in Hatcher Pass
The nonprofit downhill ski area has high hopes despite challenging winter weather.
NPR
LatestFIFA president defends World Cup ticket prices, saying demand is hitting records
The FIFA President addressed outrage over ticket prices for the World Cup by pointing to record demand and reiterating that most of the proceeds will help support soccer around the world.
From chess to a medical mystery: Great global reads from 2025 you may have missed
We published hundreds of stories on global health and development each year. Some are … alas … a bit underappreciated by readers. We’ve asked our staff for their favorite overlooked posts of 2025.
The U.S. offers Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee for now, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday the United States is offering his country security guarantees for a period of 15 years as part of a proposed peace plan.
Trump says Ukraine peace is closer. And, how funding cuts affect anti-poverty groups
Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled momentum on peace talks after a meeting yesterday. And, anti-poverty groups address challenges they are facing that impact Americans who need help.
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