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LeBron James to enter free agency for historic 24th NBA Season after announcing departure from Lakers
LeBron James is set to continue his NBA career with a new franchise, bringing an end to his eight-season run with the Los Angeles Lakers as he prepares for a record-extending 24th season in the league. James informed the Lakers he intends to play elsewhere in 2026-27, ending the longest continuous stretch James has spent with any single franchise since he entered the professional ranks in 2003.James’ agent Rich Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports, confirmed the decision to ESPN. He now becomes eli
Trace Adkins drops the patriotic track “American Made”
Commemorating three decades in the music industry, country artist Trace Adkins has launched his first new single in five years, a patriotic track titled “American Made.” The song is characterized as “an uplifting anthem honoring the patriotism, ideals and contributions of generations of Americans,” and signifies a major return to the airwaves for the multi-platinum singer.Adkins will introduce the track to a nationwide audience during the upcoming Independence Day festivities, when he is schedul
OPINION: Alaska’s LNG future requires creative thinking
<p>Many Alaskans have grown increasingly skeptical that the proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipeline is not moving forward because of its escalating cost. Early estimates placed the project near $44 billion; more recent figures — though unofficial — suggest costs approaching $60 billion or more. When projects reach this scale, uncertainty alone can stall even the most ambitious development plans.</p>
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Grand jury indicts man on 47 counts of sexual abuse crimes
By Diana Haecker Ulric Jeffery Ulroan, 48, was arrested in Nome and charged with 47 counts of sexual abuses of minors, sexual assaults and furnishing alcohol to a victim under 21, for alleged crimes against children in his care and a woman over 18 years of age, spanning a period of time from 2009 to 2025. According to the indictment returned by a Bethel Grand Jury last week, the alleged abuses involved at least five victims. The indictment charged Ulroan, who is from Chevak but now lives in Nom
First reindeer pass through Seward Peninsula’s newest corral
By Keith Conger Anyone driving to Teller during the summer of 2024 noticed the construction east of the Teller Highway at mile 48. It consisted of gap-spaced walls placed at unusual angles with no roofs. Locals knew it was a corral building project spearheaded by Teller resident Jimmy Pushruk, a retired State of Alaska equipment operator and long-time reindeer herder. Pushruk and his supporting cast had set up a sort of “if you build it, they will come” situation. But bad weather and tough sn
French Montana, Ludmilla, TWICE’s Jihyo join forces for World Cup Anthem ‘Follow Me’
French Montana, Brazilian star Ludmilla, TWICE leader Jihyo, singer Adriana C and Grammy-winning producer RedOne have teamed up for “Follow Me,” an international collaboration released as part of the music surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The multilingual track blends pop, hip-hop and Brazilian influences, bringing together artists from several regions in a bid to capture the tournament’s global spirit.RedOne, known for producing hits for artists including Lady Gaga, spearheaded the project
Lainey Wilson and John Mayer team up on the single ‘Phone, Keys, Wallet’
Lainey Wilson has released her latest single “Phone, Keys, Wallet,” featuring guest guitar work from John Mayer. The song continues Wilson’s momentum following the success of her album Whirlwind and its deluxe edition, which included the No. 1 hit “Somewhere Over Laredo.”Written during the final stretch of Wilson’s Whirlwind World Tour and recorded at Mayer’s Chaplin Studios in Los Angeles, the track centers on navigating a hectic lifestyle while appreciating a partner who remains supportive thr
Lainey Wilson and John Mayer team up on the single ‘Phone, Keys, Wallet’
Lainey Wilson has released her latest single “Phone, Keys, Wallet,” featuring guest guitar work from John Mayer. The song continues Wilson’s momentum following the success of her album Whirlwind and its deluxe edition, which included the No. 1 hit “Somewhere Over Laredo.”Written during the final stretch of Wilson’s Whirlwind World Tour and recorded at Mayer’s Chaplin Studios in Los Angeles, the track centers on navigating a hectic lifestyle while appreciating a partner who remains supportive thr
Daughtry to mark two decades of music with intimate acoustic tour
Rock band Daughtry will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a stripped-down U.S. tour this fall, bringing a more intimate concert experience to theaters and smaller venues across the country.The month-long “20 Years Unplugged” tour is scheduled to begin October 12 at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, New York. From there, the rock outfit will visit major regions across the country, making scheduled stops in cities such as Atlantic City, New Jersey; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Anaheim, Califor
Madonna announces L.A. ‘Confessions II’ pop-up event ahead of album drop
Madonna is expanding the rollout for her upcoming album Confessions II with a limited-time fan pop-up experience in Los Angeles over Fourth of July weekend. The immersive event will run July 3-5 at 8471 Melrose Ave. in West Hollywood, offering exclusive merchandise, collectible vinyl editions and interactive photo installations inspired by the new project. The venue will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.The campaign also includes “House of Confessions” fan experiences in New York
Coconut Halibut Curry
Coconut Halibut Curry is a rich, warming dish that comes together in under 30 minutes and makes the most of fresh, wild-caught Alaskan halibut. Creamy coconut milk, bold curry paste, and tender vegetables create a flavorful base that lets the quality of the fish do the talking.Trawl-Free Recipe by Worthy SeafoodsServes 4-5Worthy Seafoods Based in JuneauWorthy Seafoods is a family-owned commercial fishing operation based in Juneau, Alaska. The company is dedicated to delivering wild, sustainable
Banking on Nature: How Healthy Habitat Boosts the Bottom Line
Healthy habitat is the foundation of Alaska’s world-class fisheries, supporting everything from the sockeye runs of Bristol Bay to the trophy trout waters of the Kenai Peninsula. When the ecosystem thrives, so does the fishing.Story by Dave AtchesonWorld-class fishing destinations like the Kenai River drive our state’s recreation economy. © Trout UnlimitedMost lovers of the outdoors know the feeling, that epiphany, that connection to something much larger than us that we find beneath the c
Endangered listing sought as gray-headed chickadee disappears from Alaska
A gray-headed chickadee perches on branch at the Marsh Fork of the Canning River in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Photo by Aaron Lang/provided by Center for Biological Diversity)Environmentalists are seeking Endangered Species Act protections for an Arctic-dwelling bird that has not been documented in Alaska since 2018.The Center for Biological Diversity last week submitted a petition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requesting an endangered listing for the gray-capped chickadee, a
Family recovers possessions of pilot killed in Cordova area plane crash
The family of a 51-year-old California pilot who died in a plane crash near Cordova earlier this month is heading back home with his possessions. Michael Grimes, whose plane crashed near Kanak Island on June 18, leaves behind a wife of nearly 30 years and two daughters, according to a GoFundMe organized by Grimes’ sister.Grimes’ wife Amber and his daughters Riley and Ryann traveled to Alaska recently to handle logistics following the accident, according to the GoFundMe. His wife flew
Dunleavy is lying about Glenfarne committing billions
Glenfarne listed these tasks as its top 10 priorities in November 2025. There was no mention of the need to cut state taxes before finishing financing and making a final investment decision. Gov. Mike Dunleavy claims that Glenfarne is “the company that has committed billions of dollars to this project,” referring to the Alaska LNG project.He’s lying. Glenfarne has not committed billions, pledged billions, promised billions or invested billions.It doesn’t have billions. It will never have billion
With tens of millions at stake, feud over trans-Alaska pipeline value heads to court
The trans-Alaska pipeline passes through the Brooks Range above the Arctic Circle. (Nathaniel Herz/Northern Journal)This is a short update to an ongoing story about a dispute over the taxable value of the trans-Alaska pipeline system. The previous story, with more context, by Northern Journal is here. A high-stakes feud between Alaska’s major oil companies and three municipalities that collect taxes from those companies is now headed to court.The fight is over the value of the trans-Alaska pipel
US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump order
Protesters held a rally on protecting birthright citizenship outside the U.S. Supreme Court as President Donald Trump attended oral arguments on April 1, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday struck down President Donald Trump’s attempt to redefine the constitutional right to birthright citizenship.In the decision, a majority of the justices upheld the country’s long understanding of automatic citizenship by birth on American s
Slow Cooker Chocolate Cherry Cobbler
If you love the combination of cherries and chocolate, this Slow Cooker Chocolate Cherry Cobbler is THE no mix, no bake dessert for you! When you need a dessert and don’t want to heat up the house or you don’t have time to babysit something in the oven THIS is the easy slow cooker dessert...The post Slow Cooker Chocolate Cherry Cobbler appeared first on Little House Big Alaska.
Trump’s sharpened focus on investigating elections raises fears of midterm meddling
As President Donald Trump's administration pursues multiple election probes in advance of the midterm elections, Federal Bureau of Investigation agents carried out a raid on Jan. 28, 2026, at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center in Union City, Georgia. (Photo by Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder)President Donald Trump was speaking to supporters at a Pennsylvania rally June 23 when he made an extraordinary admission about an election a continent away.Trump and his allies had spent sev