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‘Extremely dangerous’ conditions on Glenn Highway due to snowfall, APD says

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January 28, 2026

‘Extremely dangerous’ conditions on Glenn Highway due to snowfall, APD says

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Relentless snowfall is contributing to dangerous road conditions Tuesday in Anchorage and other areas of Southcentral Alaska, authorities say.

The latest numbers around Anchorage as of 8:30 p.m. Tuesday included 53 crashes, 11 with injuries, and 124 vehicles in distress, according to an Anchorage police spokesperson.

The inbound Glenn Highway was closed at South Eagle Road just after 12 p.m., with southbound traffic being diverted through Eagle River.

The Glenn was reopened shortly after 3 p.m., APD said, adding that traffic was still slow-moving due to the winter conditions.

General conditions on the Glenn Highway are “extremely dangerous,” according to APD. Drivers are being asked to avoid the highway if possible, partly to give plow drivers time to do their work.

In one incident, a school bus slid off the road and into a ditch on the Glenn Highway between Anchorage and Eagle River.

An Anchorage School District spokesperson said the Reliant-owned bus had 29 students on board, and all were in school by 9 a.m. with no injuries reported.

A school bus slid off the road and into a ditch on the Glenn Highway between Anchorage and Eagle River.(Georgina Fernandez/Alaska’s News Source)

A second school bus that was reported “in distress” near Inlet View Elementary was later revealed to have slid into a snow berm, although only the driver was on board, according to a district spokesperson.

APD Traffic Unit Supervisor David Noll said people who do have to hit the road should budget extra time and slow down to be safe, not just for themselves but also for the drivers around them who are already dealing with reduced visibility.

“Obviously you need to drive slow enough that you can control your vehicle, you can steer, you can stop,” Noll said. “But also, you need to be considerate of others around you that when you are driving fast, you are lofting a lot of that snow up and making it hard to see.”

Noll said state law requires at least two seconds stopping time between vehicles, but in bad weather, the recommended time is four seconds. He said drivers should have their headlights on, even during the day, and do their best to keep their windows and headlights clear of snow. If drivers encounter an unplowed road that is concerning, try to go a different route.

He said people who do get stuck or go off the road have options, but can always call police.

“If you end up stuck, you should consider what resources you have to help you get unstuck — so somebody with a tow strap, another tow company,” Noll said. “If you can’t get an adequate resource there and you need some assistance, call APD, call 311, unless there is an actual emergency, call 911.”

This is a developing story. We will update with more information as it becomes available.

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West Valley’s Jayden Miranda named Gatorade Alaska Boys Basketball Player of the Year

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March 22, 2026

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West Valley’s Jayden Miranda named Gatorade Alaska Boys Basketball Player of the Year

West Valley Wolfpack junior guard Jayden Miranda looks to pass the ball during a 56-38 loss to the Forest Wildcats from Ocala, Florida during the opening round of the Alaska Airlines Classic at West Anchorage High School on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. (Bill Roth / ADN)

Junior Jayden Miranda on Friday became the latest player from West Valley High School to be named Gatorade Alaska Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

“It feels good and it was definitely one of the goals that I had to check off my checklist,” he said. “I woke up, and I didn’t know. My coach told me, and it was just excitement in my heart. My heart was beating and I was just smiling.”

Miranda led the Wolfpack boys basketball team to a Mid Alaska Conference championship and the No. 1 seed at the 2026 ASAA 4A state tournament.

The 5-foot-11 guard also helped lead West Valley to a 22-4 record, and through 23 games, he averaged 14.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists as well as shooting 51.8% from the floor and 39.7% from the perimeter.

“Miranda is a great kid on and off the court — gets good grades and never gets in trouble,” North Pole head coach Travis Church said in a statement. “Looking around 4A, I don’t see anyone who would measure up. He’s the best player on the best team in the state. It’s hard for me to imagine going with anyone else.”

Miranda is the second player from the program to receive the award. The first was two-time recipient Stewart Erhart, who was honored in back-to-back years from 2022-23.

The award acknowledges a student-athlete’s athletic achievement, and also recognizes outstanding academic excellence and exceptional character displayed on and off the court.

Miranda maintained a 3.36 GPA and volunteered locally with the Fairbanks Community Food Bank, donated time as a youth basketball coach and is a practiced artist who has also taken multiple cooking classes in high school.

He and the top-seeded Wolfpack fell short of advancing to the finals Friday after losing 59-52 to fifth-seeded South Anchorage.

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Noordam Starts Repositioning Cruise to West Coast – Cruise Industry News

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Noordam Starts Repositioning Cruise to West Coast – Cruise Industry News

The Noordam sailed from Australia earlier this month to kick off a 36-night repositioning voyage to the West Coast. Sailing between Sydney and Seattle, the month-long itinerary started in mid-March and includes destinations in the South Pacific, French Polynesia and Hawaii. The cruise is highlighted by overnight visits to Honolulu…

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