Events celebrating the 4th of July around Alaska
From small-town parades to fireworks over the water, Alaskans are celebrating the Fourth of July in big ways across the state. Here’s a look at some of the...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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3 remaining Dairy Queens abruptly close in Alaska, leaving one in Soldotna
An owner with the Soldotna location said the costs of shipping food to Alaska make it extra challenging to run a DQ here.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Iowa man dies in rollover on Kenai Peninsula, troopers say
Alaska State Troopers said the 62-year-old was among six people in a van that crashed on Kalifornsky Beach Road on Monday.
Jul 1, 2026Open source
Think flight attendants just serve drinks? Inside the emergency training passengers never see From fighting...
Think flight attendants just serve drinks? Inside the emergency training passengers never see From fighting fires to emergency evacuations, Alaska Airlines c...
Jul 1, 2026Open source
Alaska Japanese Club Homer celebrates sister city through cultural events
2024 marked the 40th aniversary of Homer’s longtime partnership with Teshio, Hokkaido, Japan
Jul 1, 2026Open source
Active water rescue ongoing near Seward, troopers say
Officials were responding Tuesday to an ongoing water rescue on Herman Leirer Road near Seward, according to the Alaska Department of Public Safety.
Jul 1, 2026Open source
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Opinion: Bringing Cook Inlet closer to home
Through exhibits, programs and firsthand experiences, the Matson Ocean Education Center deepens our connection to Alaska’s marine life.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
A career of flying for science (and the occasional sled dog)
Martin Stuefer, the director of the Hyperspectral Imaging Lab at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, is both a pilot and researcher.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
125 passengers and crew hit with highly contagious stomach virus on cruise from San Francisco
Health officials say more than 120 passengers and crew on a Princess Cruises ship were infected with a stomach virus during a 20-day trip to Canada and Alaska.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Alaska cruise turns into norovirus nightmare as 100 are sickened with projectile vomiting and explosive dia...
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastrointestinal illness. The virus can be easily contracted and is a nightmare to contain in confined spa...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Alaska, Ranked-Choice Voting, and the Curious Case of Two Dan Sullivans
AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File Alaska's politics can be more than a little weird. Since the 2020 election, we've been saddled with ranked-choice voting (...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Santa Claus endorses Meda DeWitt for governor
To the editor: I am extremely pleased to endorse Meda DeWitt for governor and Chris Steere for lieutenant governor of our great state of Alaska. They are ded...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
FAST Planning committee gets briefing on proposed splitting of air quality zones
As the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) considers splitting the combined Fairbanks and North Pole nonattainment area, local transportati...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Lawmakers release LNG pipeline tax break draft before holiday, lawmakers say more changes ahead
A draft bill giving tax breaks for Alaska’s proposed natural gas pipeline is out after months of back-and-forth debate, but the governor, the developer and...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
MLB alumni return to Fairbanks to celebrate Alaska baseball history
Fifty years after pitching for the Alaska Goldpanners, former Major League Baseball pitcher Greg Harris returned to Fairbanks Wednesday for a presentation on...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Firearms, mushrooms and hundreds of drinks found in Bethel bootlegging probe
Alaska State Troopers say three Bethel residents were arrested after a months-long investigation into suspected alcohol shipments to the Yukon-Kuskokwim region.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Fairbanks police photo appears to show man pointing weapon at officer in fatal encounter
Brandon Roberts was fatally shot June 26 in a mall parking lot by an Alaska State Trooper and two officers who came to Alaska from Memphis, police said.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Alaska Science Forum: Our large army of little green shield bugs comes and goes 4 MIN READ
The tiny flying green annoyances seemed to be in greater numbers than usual this year in late May and early June.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Alaska DOT identifies $350M low bidder for Tustumena replacement
At 62 years old, the Tusty has more than doubled her expected service lifespan, and is the oldest active mainliner ferry in the state's fleet.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Yes, you can have style in Alaska. Here are three tips for expressing it.
Even in the 49th state, there are ways to build a fun wardrobe and incorporate unique Alaska elements too.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
New research shows significant federal job losses in Alaska
Alaska has one of the highest concentrations of federal workers in the country, and economists have been working to understand the magnitude of the federal j...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Man dead in officer-involved shooting
A 31-year-old man was shot and killed during an altercation with Fairbanks Police officers and Alaska State Troopers on Sunday afternoon.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority approves $9.8M in grants
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Jul 1, 2026Open source
Ozarks Healthcare Women’s Health Clinic relocates
Ozarks Healthcare Women’s Health Clinic has relocated to 1115 Alaska St. in West Plains. The move took effect June 22. Ozarks Healthcare officials said the...
Jul 1, 2026Open source
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Opinion: Bringing Cook Inlet closer to home
Through exhibits, programs and firsthand experiences, the Matson Ocean Education Center deepens our connection to Alaska’s marine life.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Events celebrating the 4th of July around Alaska
From small-town parades to fireworks over the water, Alaskans are celebrating the Fourth of July in big ways across the state. Here’s a look at some of the...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
A career of flying for science (and the occasional sled dog)
Martin Stuefer, the director of the Hyperspectral Imaging Lab at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute, is both a pilot and researcher.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
125 passengers and crew hit with highly contagious stomach virus on cruise from San Francisco
Health officials say more than 120 passengers and crew on a Princess Cruises ship were infected with a stomach virus during a 20-day trip to Canada and Alaska.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Alaska cruise turns into norovirus nightmare as 100 are sickened with projectile vomiting and explosive dia...
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastrointestinal illness. The virus can be easily contracted and is a nightmare to contain in confined spa...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Alaska, Ranked-Choice Voting, and the Curious Case of Two Dan Sullivans
AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File Alaska's politics can be more than a little weird. Since the 2020 election, we've been saddled with ranked-choice voting (...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Santa Claus endorses Meda DeWitt for governor
To the editor: I am extremely pleased to endorse Meda DeWitt for governor and Chris Steere for lieutenant governor of our great state of Alaska. They are ded...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
FAST Planning committee gets briefing on proposed splitting of air quality zones
As the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) considers splitting the combined Fairbanks and North Pole nonattainment area, local transportati...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Lawmakers release LNG pipeline tax break draft before holiday, lawmakers say more changes ahead
A draft bill giving tax breaks for Alaska’s proposed natural gas pipeline is out after months of back-and-forth debate, but the governor, the developer and...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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