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
LatestTrump, Netanyahu meet over ceasefire. And, Russia accuses Ukraine of attempted strike
Conditions are dire for people in Gaza as President Trump and Israel’s prime minister discuss the next phase of the ceasefire deal. And, Russia accuses Ukraine of an attempted drone strike.
China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills
China’s People’s Liberation Army is staging a second day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan. It’s unleashing live-fire exercises as part of what it calls “Justice Mission 2025.”
Policy relief for family caregivers seems stalled out. But there are signs of change
Family members carry the burden and costs of caring for America’s aging population. Federal policy change is slow to come but a new movement and state actions are building momentum.
Federal appeals court judge is accused of bullying her clerks
The Legal Accountability Project complaint, which has not been previously reported, states that it is based on conversations with multiple former law clerks.
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