Alaska saw a significant overall decline in reported crime over the past seven years, but the state recorded an increase in offenses in 2025 compared with the previous year, according to the annual Crime in Alaska report released Wednesday.

50-year-old Wade Hall faces weapons, controlled substances, and other charges after he fled a traffic stop, then escaped on foot after crashing his motorcycle.

DEC continues to list the potential responsible party, type and amount of product, and cause of the spill as unknown.

A Piper PA-24 was traveling from Merrill Field Airport in Anchorage to Seldovia when it crashed into the water.

Authorities are responding to a reported plane crash near Seldovia on Wednesday afternoon, with the aircraft submerged in approximately 13 to 17 feet of water.

Robert Kusmider of Anchorage is the winner of the Homer Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Boat Raffle and the new owner of a fully outfitted 26-foot Bay Weld Cuddy Cabin valued at more than $250,000.

For Alaskans who qualify for the therapy, Providence officials say having the treatment available in Anchorage could eliminate repeated trips outside.

Rainmaker’s Alaska cloud-seeding experiment drew swift backlash, while also offering a closer look at what the company hopes it can accomplish.

The forum was co-hosted by the Kenai River Sportfishing Association (KRSA) and the Western Caucus Foundation.