Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships Sam Metz and Samy Magdy, Associated Press
Camaraderie and culture over competition: Don Heflin embodies what Native Youth Olympics are all about Josh Reed
Park holds 41-vote lead over Donley for Midtown Assembly seat; recount remains possible Sabrina Bodon
Coast Guard says 2 new icebreakers are coming to Alaska as infrastructure challenges remain Iris Samuels
Here’s what the stock market might have gotten wrong about the Iran war Evan Halper, The Washington Post
Olympians Faulkner, Schumacher earn Pride of Alaska honors in Sports Hall of Fame Directors Awards Anchorage Daily News
Editorial: Anchorage schools are shrinking. It’s time to face it. Anchorage Daily News editorial board
Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including the controversial drug ibogaine Matthew Perrone and Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Book review: Homer author Naomi Klouda has produced her best work yet with ‘The Octopus Murders’ David James
Peltola posts massive fundraising in congressional race, but Republicans maintain cash advantage Alex DeMarban, Iris Samuels
Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
ICE went on a hiring spree. Some recruits had questionable credentials and backgrounds Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press
Far North Fashion Show blends traditional methods and materials with a contemporary perspective Chris Bieri
With age, the Anchorage Fire Department fleet has become ‘inadequate’ and ‘somewhat unreliable’ Bella Biondini
