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Freezing Rain Threatens Slick Roads in Southcentral Alaska

Freezing Rain Threatens Slick Roads in Southcentral Alaska

Southcentral Alaska is under a winter weather advisory as freezing rain is expected to create hazardous road conditions through Thursday morning. Light rain and drizzle, driven by a low-pressure system near the Kenai Peninsula, will move inland overnight. While temperatures are expected to hover near freezing, the ground will remain cold enough to cause icy patches, particularly on hills, bridges, and overpasses. Some areas may also see light snow, though accumulation is expected to be minimal. The advisory affects the Western Kenai, Anchorage, and Eagle River areas until 5 a.m. Thursday (Source: Alaska’s News Source, 2026-11-12).

Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Faces Scrutiny Over Public Land Use and Industrial Road Project

Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Faces Scrutiny Over Public Land Use and Industrial Road Project

The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) is facing significant criticism regarding its handling of public lands and its proposed West Susitna Industrial Access Road project. Adam Cuthriell, an Alaskan and public lands owner, argues that AIDEA is facilitating the transfer of public lands to private, often foreign, industries, with U.S. taxpayers bearing the costs. The proposed West Susitna Industrial Access Road, which AIDEA has presented as an 'emergency' to the Army Corps for permitting, is a key point of contention. This road, spanning over 100 miles with AIDEA's section alone being 78.5 miles, would cross 148 streams, require 10 bridges and 140 culverts, and fill 65 acres of wetlands without proposed mitigation. Critics highlight the short three-week comment period for the project's approval, which began on September 25 and ended on October 13. Additionally, AIDEA's request for a 20,000-acre public land giveaway in the Houston area for an industrial park, including potential data c...

Actor Brandon Sklenar Reveals Lifelong Struggle with Body Dysmorphia, Citing Social Media and Fitness Influencers

Actor Brandon Sklenar Reveals Lifelong Struggle with Body Dysmorphia, Citing Social Media and Fitness Influencers

Actor Brandon Sklenar Reveals Lifelong Struggle with Body Dysmorphia, Citing Social Media and Fitness Influencers

Democrats slightly ahead in uncalled Senate races. See live results

Democrats slightly ahead in uncalled Senate races. See live results

Democratic candidates are slightly ahead of Republican incumbents in uncalled Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska. See the latest live results.

Strategies for Burnout Recovery Emphasize Self-Care and Boundary Setting

Strategies for Burnout Recovery Emphasize Self-Care and Boundary Setting

Strategies for Burnout Recovery Emphasize Self-Care and Boundary Setting

From Whale Watching to Glaciers: Tourism's Role in Alaska

From Whale Watching to Glaciers: Tourism's Role in Alaska

Alaska's economy is a complex interplay of various sectors, often described as resting on a "three-legged stool." This analogy highlights the found...

UFO Resembling Giant Jellyfish Filmed Over U.S. Base in Alaska, Disappears in Minutes

UFO Resembling Giant Jellyfish Filmed Over U.S. Base in Alaska, Disappears in Minutes

A large, jellyfish-shaped Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) was reportedly filmed hovering near a U.S. military base in Alaska before disappearing within three minutes. The incident occurred on June 15, around 10:13 PM local time. Sara Jane Osborn, an American citizen, captured the object unexpectedly while filming a rainbow. She described the dark object as vaguely resembling a jellyfish, with independently moving 'branches' hanging downwards, and noted that it rotated from side to side. The Daily Mail, citing Osborn's testimony, reported that the alleged appearance location was near the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The nature of the object and the reasons for its sudden disappearance remain unexplained. Alaska, due to its strategic location near the Bering Strait, is a critical observation post for air and space forces and has a history of UFO sightings.

Marquette University Expands Mental Health and Financial Wellness Resources for Employees

Marquette University Expands Mental Health and Financial Wellness Resources for Employees

Marquette University is enhancing its support for employee mental health and financial well-being, particularly as colder weather and the holiday season can exacerbate stress. All faculty and staff now have access to free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeMatters, which offers up to six confidential sessions for issues like anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and financial pressures. Employees and their spouses can also utilize free stress management-focused wellness coaching. For those enrolled in a Marquette medical insurance plan, in-network mental health care providers and virtual mental health support via Teladoc are available for a $10 co-pay per visit. Additionally, the Tria Health benefit provides ongoing support for chronic mental health conditions requiring medication, including pharmacist consultations to optimize medication effectiveness and potentially reduce costs. Financial planning assistance is also offered through the Francis financial planning benefit.

Alaska Public Health Officials Report Four New Mpox Cases in Anchorage

Alaska Public Health Officials Report Four New Mpox Cases in Anchorage

Alaska public health officials have reported four new confirmed cases of mpox (monkeypox) in Anchorage. Three cases were identified in October 2026, all involving male patients. An epidemiological link has been established between the first two cases, and none of the individuals reported recent out-of-state travel. The initial two cases were caused by clade Ib mpox, marking the first reported instances of clade I mpox in Alaska. The clade determination for the third case is still pending. One patient required brief hospitalization, and all three are currently isolating and recovering. A fourth case was reported to state officials on Thursday, bringing the total to four mpox cases in Anchorage. The investigation into these cases is ongoing, as reported by Outbreak News Today.

Storm System Expected to Bring Snow, Wind, and Freezing Rain to Southcentral Alaska

Storm System Expected to Bring Snow, Wind, and Freezing Rain to Southcentral Alaska

A storm system originating from the Gulf of Alaska is forecast to impact Southcentral Alaska, including Anchorage and the Matanuska Valley, from late Monday into Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued advisories warning of mixed precipitation, which will include up to an inch of snow, a layer of ice, and wind gusts potentially reaching 50 mph in parts of the Matanuska Valley. Initially, light snow is expected Monday afternoon, followed by a dry period. Overnight, the snow is predicted to transition into freezing rain before becoming all rain by Tuesday morning. This weather event is anticipated to create hazardous travel conditions, particularly affecting the Tuesday morning commute.

Relationship OCD: Understanding and Treatment of a Specific OCD Manifestation

Relationship OCD: Understanding and Treatment of a Specific OCD Manifestation

Relationship OCD (ROCD) is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder where obsessions center on romantic relationships. It is not a separate diagnosis in the DSM-5 but is recognized by clinicians and researchers as OCD with a specific theme. ROCD involves intrusive, unwanted doubts, thoughts, or images about one's relationship or partner, leading to anxiety and distress. Individuals with ROCD engage in compulsions, such as checking feelings, seeking reassurance, or comparing their relationship to others, to alleviate these doubts. Approximately 1.2% of U.S. adults experience OCD annually. Israeli researchers Guy Doron and colleagues extensively studied relationship-focused symptoms in the early 2010s, linking ROCD to lower relationship satisfaction and increased distress. ROCD typically manifests in two overlapping patterns: relationship-centered ROCD, focusing on the relationship's validity, and partner-focused ROCD, scrutinizing perceived flaws in the partner. These obsessions often intensify during signif...

Gratitude Practices Linked to Improved Well-being and Brain Activity, Studies Show

Gratitude Practices Linked to Improved Well-being and Brain Activity, Studies Show

Research indicates that regularly practicing gratitude can lead to increased happiness, optimism, and overall well-being. Studies, including one from 2003 by Robert Emmons and Michael McCullough, found that participants who kept gratitude journals reported feeling more optimistic and better about their lives compared to control groups. Another study in 2005 by Martin Seligman demonstrated that writing and delivering a gratitude letter significantly boosted happiness and reduced depressive symptoms for about a month. The 'Three Good Things' exercise, where individuals list three positive events daily, also showed increased happiness and reduced depressive symptoms for up to six months. Brain imaging studies, such as one in 2015 by Glenn Fox and colleagues, suggest that feelings of gratitude activate regions in the medial prefrontal cortex associated with reward and understanding others. A 2016 neuroimaging study by Prathik Kini further indicated that gratitude letter-writing might have lasting effects on ho...