Mushers and dogs braved a horrific Alaska winter to deliver lifesaving serum 100 years ago
The Alaska Gold Rush town of Nome was hundreds of miles from anywhere, cut off by the frozen sea and under siege from a contagious disease known as the “strangling angel” for the way it suffocated chi
Furlock Holmes? Names pour in after ‘pint-sized’ creature hops into Alaska cop car
Police solicited names from the public, and suggestions came flooding in. On Instagram, Furlock Holmes was a top like-getter. Other commenters suggested The Erminator, Rambo and Ferretta.
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The Alaska Railroad’s Golden Spike Hammered in by President Harding Will Return to Its Home State
The spike's installation marked the completion of the Alaska Railroad in 1923. It's spent most of the time since then in the hands of private owners
7 things to do this weekend in Anchorage
Folk Festival Times all weekend and locations throughout The Folk Festival's second weekend kicks off Thursday with a fundraising barn dance and Cajun ball at the Spenard Recreation Center. Tickets are $20 or $10 for students with ID.
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State Sen. Donny Olson hospitalized in Anchorage
The 71-year-old Golovin Democrat, who was flown to Anchorage last week after suffering a medical emergency, thanked those who prayed for him Monday.
Combining a passion for skiing and data science, Anchorage's Eric Packer creates a forecasting app for winter adventurers
Eric Packer grew up in Anchorage a standout skier, competing in cross country races at the highest level and tackling backcountry adventures. He's also an engineer who has a keen fascination with data science.
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Alaska Authors: Artist Doug Lindstrand distills five decades of experience into a new guide on drawing Alaska wildlife
In 1978 he published his first book, “Doug Lindstrand’s Alaskan Sketchbook,” which went on to have 13 editions.
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Delta pulls out of Ketchikan and Sitka, leaving Alaska Airlines as the only major carrier
Alaska Airlines says it won’t raise fares, but competition from Delta has meant lower prices in cities across the state.
Tanner Walos Commits To Alaska-Anchorage
Salmon Arm Silverbacks forward Tanner Walos has committed to Alaska-Anchorage, it was announced earlier this week.
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Alaska health care industry needs more than 9,400 new workers each year, report says
As demand for health care grows, the biggest single need is for registered nurses, according to the head of the Alaska Hospital and Healthcare Association.
Anchorage Museum among Alaskans combining to win auction for Alaska Railroad’s golden spike
The golden spike that was used to complete the Alaska Railroad in 1923 will for the first time be on permanent display in Alaska after entities combined to win an action for the 14-karat gold spike Friday.
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Salary board recommends automatic pay changes for Alaska governor, legislators, top officials
In the Alaska Capitol, legislators are considering whether the wages of regular state employees should be raised to fill a significant number of vacant positions. A review of state salaries, ordered by the Alaska Legislature in 2023, is overdue from Gov. Dunleavy’s office.