Newscast – Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026

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It’s been almost six months since Junior Siufanua was last seen in Juneau. He had been staying at a local shelter for unhoused people before he was reported missing by staff on Feb. 25.
Seventeen candidates are running to be Alaska’s next governor. Alaskans are already heading to the polls for early voting in the Aug. 18 nonpartisan, pick-one primary, which will narrow the field to four. It can be tough to pick a favorite in a crowded field, so we’re bringing you interviews with some of the top candidates in the race.
Running around or playing pretend are integral parts of summer as a kid. But some children need a more supportive environment to play their own way.