A federal fisheries vessel sailed north this September, some 12,000 nautical miles (22,200 kilometres) to the Aleutian Islands, the first Canadian patrol of its kind in the North Pacific.This newly outfitted Canadian Coast Guard vessel,
"Parks and Recreation" takes center stage. Anchorage Parks and Recreation is preparing for this year's Haunted and Enchanted Trails. And finally, the University of Alaska Fairbanks is planning an out-
If you love motorcycles but only need to run in and grab a few accessories for your next ride before quickly getting back out on the road, you can visit any North Texas cycle shop and be satisfied. But if you want a next-level experience and to be around people who know and love motorcycles
Cargo vessel Pan Viva departed Dutch Harbor, Alaska, Monday night, enroute its intended destination in Kalama, Washington, after being beset by heavy weather. The Unified Command managing the incident has stood down and all response operations have been completed.
Oceania Cruises has unveiled its 2026 itineraries, including a solar eclipse sailing. More than 100 itineraries will go on sale on October 23, 2024, which includes 35 Grand Voyages. Marina’s special solar eclipse sailing from Copenhagen to Reykjavik will depart on July 30 and position passengers in the path of the total solar eclipse on August 12.
Sitka is far behind state and national averages for the availability of childcare, and it’s creating a crisis of unintended consequences in business, education, and the overall well-being of the community.
Oceania Cruises®, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has revealed its 2026 Collection of Voyages featuring an extraordinary breadth of sailings across Alaska, the Mediterranean,
In the citizen petition that failed, supporters had specifically stated that the so-called Ship-Free Saturdays would provide one day a week “in a consistent and predictable manner, for rest, recovery, recreation, fishing, gathering, and events and activities at home, downtown, and elsewhere in the community.”
Royal Caribbean Group and Alaska Native Corporation Goldbelt Inc. have signed an agreement to build a new cruise port in Juneau, Alaska called, The Port
Goldbelt Incorporated, the urban Alaska Native, for-profit corporation of Juneau, is partnering with Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) to explore co-developing a new port aimed at strengthening the city's infrastructure while improving traffic congestion downtown and enhancing the local and visitor experience.
Anchorage’s General Daniel “Chappe” James American Legion Post 34 will host an Alaska Highway Day event on October 25, honoring the African American soldiers who built the Alaska Highway in
Vincent Colliard, Sarah McNair-Landry and Erik Boomer pull sleds across the Juneau Icefield during their three-week expedition. Along the mountains a strip of bare rock under moss and other foliage shows how the icefield has shrunk in the relatively recent past. (Børge Ousland / Copyright photo used with permission)
The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé cross-country running team celebrated the end of their season with a student-organized trip to the Nike Hole In The Wall XC Invitational on Saturday at Lakewood High School in Washington.
Alaskans can see the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in person before it heads to Washington, D.C. The tree, chosen from the Tongass National Forest, begins its Whistlestop Tour on October
Also, the first-ever champion from Region III was crowned by upsetting a defending champ and a trio of seniors finally achieved their goals of finishing on top after years of patience and hard work.
Analysis: Nearly a decade into the political Trump Era, less than a month before he stands for election as the Republican candidate for president for the third straight time, it’s remarkable how much he continues to baffle the news media whose job it is to cover him.
Coming up in Anchorage next week is the First Alaskans Institute’s Elders and Youth conference Oct. 13 to 16, followed by the larger Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) convention Oct. 17 to 19.
In our region there are a few fully parasitic plants, totally dependent on other plants for carbon, water, and nutrients. Some of them are not common, but we sometimes see them along the trails.
On fourth Down with a minute to go in a tied game, West Anchorage quarterback Jethro Decastro threw a 33-yard strike to a streaking Ariel Sanchez for the game-winning touchdown.
The interviews with Jorgensen and Wright in March of 2015 are now part of Guise’s new book, “Alaska Native Resilience: Voices from World War II,” released in July by the University of Washington Press.
The news comes from state data included in a filing from the Northern Justice Project in its class action lawsuit against the state. The suit asks the court to make sure the state issues food stamp benefits on time after years of chronic delays.
A person wanted for questioning by police in Juneau has now been identified. The person was wanted by the Juneau Police Department regarding graffiti at several spots in the Mendenhall Valley. Juneau Police say they have now made contact with this person and thanked the public for their help.
Seabourn , the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, has announced an exciting program of immersive 2026 itineraries available on Seabourn's ultra-luxury ocean fleet – Seabourn Ovation,
She also wanted to do something fun, so she decided on zombies. Kids and adults alike seemed to love it. On their first run through the zombie zone, parents yelled “here they come,” as others crouched in the woods – laughing as children screamed and put on bursts of speed to get away from them.
