A Homer man was cited in Anchor Point following a collision with an Alaska State Troopers vehicle on Tuesday, Jan. 27, on the Sterling Highway.

The scam typically involves someone claiming to be a “Sergeant” and instructing victims to call another number regarding supposed Grand Jury matters.

Residents across Southcentral Alaska are being advised to remain cautious on the roads as areas of light freezing rain and snow are expected through Thursday morning.

Attorney General Stephen J. Cox on Monday announced a new statewide initiative aimed at ensuring grocery shoppers are charged accurate prices at checkout, amid ongoing concerns about inflation and high food costs in the state.

Public testimony will be accepted before a final vote is taken by the City Council at tonight’s meeting.

An adult male was injured following an explosion and subsequent fire at a single-family residence in the community of Port Graham over the weekend.

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for parts of the Kenai Peninsula until 11 p.m. Tuesday, January 27th, as heavy snow continues to impact the region.

After the accident, Ryan Wheat remained in the snow for nearly three hours as rescuers coordinated an evacuation from the remote location.

With final state approval now secured, planning for the Nikolaevsk charter school can move forward in earnest as organizers work toward enrollment, staffing, budgeting, and facility preparation ahead of a potential opening next school year.

Forecasters say snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are likely across the northwest and southwest Kenai Peninsula and the Skilak Lake area, with the highest totals expected near Kenai and Nikiski.