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Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Fairbanks
Juneau Senior Cassie Lumba Reaches Poetry Out Loud National Finals
Juneau-Douglas High School senior Cassie Lumba has advanced to the finals of the national Poetry Out Loud competition, captivating judges in Washington, D.C. The Alaska state champion recited works by Whitman, Moore and Bright to secure her spot among the nation's top nine. Alaskans tune in as she vies for the $20,000 top prize today.
UA Regents Tap Former General Counsel as Next President
The University of Alaska Board of Regents has selected its former general counsel to lead the three-campus system amid ongoing financial pressures and strategic shifts. The move ends months of leadership transition following Pat Pitney's tenure. Alaska's flagship university eyes stability in Fairbanks, Anchorage and Juneau.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
College Football Top 25: Strengths and Potential Challenges
An objective look at the strengths and weaknesses of the top 25 college football teams. This analysis highlights potential trouble spots and areas of dominance. No projections, just facts.
Saturday, May 2, 2026