
Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
The Secret Service said a preliminary investigation found the man was near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue when he pulled a weapon from his bag and began firing.

2-sport star and record-breaking swimmer among Alaska high school senior signing highlights
Chugiak’s Mary Jo Landon and Eagle River’s Reese Woodward are among the dozens of college commitments tracked in our latest roundup.
Service High’s Amar Shabani chases greatness at Golden Gloves national championship
The amateur boxer and member of the Class of 2026 opted to sacrifice walking the stage at graduation in favor of stepping into the ring at the 2026...

Letter: The case for driving an electric car
As communities across the country grapple with rising fuel costs, air pollution and the growing impacts of global warming, one solution is becoming increasingly clear: the widespread adoption...

French Open players plan media protest over prize-money share
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and No.4 Coco Gauff were among leading players who threatened a boycott of the Slams earlier this month if they don’t start receiving more compensation.
The Rewind: Service baseball bounces back; hat tricks highlight high school soccer action
Also: The weekly scoreboard and a look at the action in the week ahead.

Jannik Sinner enters the French Open on a 29-match win streak, chasing a career Grand Slam
By sweeping the first five Masters 1000 tournaments of the year, the top-ranked Sinner has dominated tennis like few other players have in the sport’s recent history while...

Aaron Rai runs away with the PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century
Rai, who dreamed of being a Formula 1 driver until he turned to golf, was three shots behind and approaching the turn at Aronimink Golf Club when he...

Alex Smalley grabs a 2-shot lead in a PGA Championship that’s up for grabs
An All-Star cast of contenders — 11 of them major champions — is within five shots, a list that includes Masters champion Rory McIlroy and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm...
LIV Golf boss sees hope for new sponsors beyond 2026 - Your Alaska Link
LIV Golf boss sees hope for new sponsors beyond 2026 Your Alaska Link
A star bowler and class leader, East’s Colton Penetac embodies what it means to be a student-athlete
The recently graduated Thunderbird achieved success in the lanes and in the classroom while also advocating for his peers.

Asking Eric: I don’t feel like my son appreciates all the gifts I send his family
Advice from R. Eric Thomas.

Scottie Scheffler part of 7-way tie for the lead at PGA Championship
The other players tied for the lead are Martin Kaymer, Stephan Jaeger, Aldrich Potgieter, Alex Smalley, Ryo Hisatsune and Min Woo Lee.

PGA Championship storylines: The weather’s impact; Justin Rose returns; the elusiveness of Rory vs. Scottie
How Aronimink holds up, and how the players navigate those greens, will be key things to watch during the PGA Championship this week.
Women’s Gymnastics Defeats Alaska, 193.875-192.275, on Senior Night - William - William & Mary Athletics
Women’s Gymnastics Defeats Alaska, 193.875-192.275, on Senior Night - William William & Mary Athletics
Hawaiian Airlines Now Accepting Surfboards, Bicycles and Other Sports Equipment as Standard Checked Baggage - Alaska Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines Now Accepting Surfboards, Bicycles and Other Sports Equipment as Standard Checked Baggage Alaska Airlines
Alaska Army National Guard rescues two hunters after plane crashes near Merrill Pass - Alaska Army National Guard (.mil)
Alaska Army National Guard rescues two hunters after plane crashes near Merrill Pass Alaska Army National Guard (.mil)

Wait, is the World Cup really a month away? What you need to know about a bigger but not necessarily better tournament.
It is the biggest World Cup in history, but bigger might not necessarily be better, judging by the furor over ticket prices, match assignments, visas, hotels, transportation and...

Sinner matches Djokovic record with 31st straight Masters win; Gauff reaches Italian Open semis
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat qualifier Andrea Pellegrino 6-2, 6-3 to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals and match Novak Djokovic’s record with a 31st consecutive Masters Series victory.

Alex Fitzpatrick and brother Matt enjoy simultaneous success on PGA Tour
Only one can win at the PGA Championship this weekend at Aronimink Golf Club, and each brother is a strong contender.