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Alaska takes leading role in new indie drama film ‘The Sun Never Sets’
The movie stars Jake Johnson and Dakota Fanning and was produced by Anchorage’s Ashleigh Snead.
Sep 22, 2026Open source
2 die in plane crash near Wrangell Mountains
The crash is the fourth fatal aviation incident in Alaska in less than a month. Sixteen people have been killed.
Sep 19, 2026Open source
Eagle River GOP lawmaker faces criticism from challengers on the right and left in reelection bid
Rep. Jamie Allard, one of the Alaska Legislature’s most conservative lawmakers, is a target of big spending this year for political organiza...
Sep 19, 2026Open source
Alaska fire marshal’s office declares Whittier cruise ship dock a ‘total loss’
A fire burned for nearly 12 hours Monday at the $80 million Huna Totem Corp. facility that finished its first full season of operations last y...
Sep 18, 2026Open source
2 die in small plane crash near Western Alaska moose camp
The plane, operated by Nick’s Air Service, crashed Tuesday near Aniak, federal officials say.
Sep 16, 2026Open source
The Alaska Long Trail is years from completion. That hasn’t stopped outdoor adventurers from using it.
Bradford Bartels, 32, hiked the Alaska Long Trail trip in 47 days, arriving in Fairbanks on Aug. 6.
Sep 14, 2026Open source
Federal government transfers ownership of Alaska Native Medical Center to tribal consortium
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, which has co-managed the hospital for years, took over ownership from the Indian Health Service af...
Sep 7, 2026Open source
Alaska Judicial Council takes rare step of recommending ‘no’ votes on 2 judges
The council announced its recommendation against retaining Superior Court Judge Kelly Lawson and District Court Judge Martin Fallon, both assi...
Sep 5, 2026Open source
Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola Makes Fish Centerpiece of Senate Campaign After Sponsoring No Fishing Bills
Alaska Democrat U.S. Senate nominee Mary Peltola has made fishing a central theme of her political brand and 2026 campaign, but she did not sp...
Sep 4, 2026Open source
Trump vows to visit Alaska to help U.S. Sen. Sullivan fend off the other Dan Sullivan
Dan J. Sullivan, the retired Petersburg teacher challenging the incumbent U.S. senator, is one reason the race is close, Trump said.
Sep 3, 2026Open source
Alaska Gas Pipeline Bill Dead, Cabbage Alive: Rotten Priorities in Juneau
Alaska legislature fails on gas pipeline bill but passes official state vegetable law amid controversy.
Sep 1, 2026Open source
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