Map Shows States With the Most Lakes
Lakes are fascinating geographical features, defined as sizable bodies of standing or slowly moving water contained inland. These are the states with the most.
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski Endorses Reelection of Democrat Rep. Mary Peltola
Native Vote 2024. Republican Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, the vice chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, endorsed the reelection of Democrat Rep. Mary Peltola while speaking at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention in Anchorage,
Asking Eric: My husband’s friends uninvited us from a party, but keep asking him to help them out
My husband will hang out with his friend and has invited the couple to our home when I’m not home. On one occasion, they came over to get ideas for their huge backyard project. My husband even helped them several times by working on their backyard and he helps them out from time to time whenever they need help with something.
After two years, Anchorage is set to have a permanent health director
Kim Rash had been serving in a temporary capacity since her predecessor resigned in the midst of a scandal. Now she’s been hired as the permanent director.
Alaska Airlines Flight Makes Safe Emergency Landing in Portland Following Bird Strike
An Alaska Airlines flight returned to Portland for an emergency landing after a bird strike, with no injuries. Passengers were rebooked and the aircraft inspected.
Alaska Fruitti Yo! – Your kids’ new exciting ‘baon’ choice
Moms only want the best for their kids, and that means going the extra mile to ensure they are cared for even when they're not at home. On school days,
Ballot Measure 1 puts Alaska’s small businesses and workers at risk
As the debate around Ballot Measure 1 picks up steam, Alaskans from all walks of life should take a closer look at the real consequences this measure would inflict. Despite claims of this initiative supporting working Alaskans,
Russia’s Warming Arctic Is a Climate Threat. War Has Shut Scientists Out of It.
Climate science has been stymied as Russia continues its war in Ukraine. The stalled work threatens to leave the West without a clear picture of how fast the Earth is heating up.
Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union It’s the MVFCU way!
Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union (MVFCU) has selected Chad Ritchie as the Credit Union’s new Chief Executive Officer.Ritchie will follow Ed Gravely,
Anchorage man charged with firearm, drug trafficking crimes
A federal grand jury in Alaska returned an indictment last week charging an Anchorage man with trafficking firearms and illicit drugs in Alaska. According to court documents, from May 29 to Sept. 6, 2024,
Self-driving wheelchairs get pilot program at Sea-Tac airport
SEATTLE — Self-driving wheelchairs have taken hundreds of passengers to their gates at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, under a new program from Alaska Airlines.
Moment Alaska Airlines passenger eats foul-smelling snack in front of shocked fellow flyers: 'No fly list immediately'
It's often an unspoken courtesy not to bring smelly foods on planes. But one man brazenly violated that societal rule with his snack choice during an Alaska Airlines flight last month.
Director of Alaska’s marijuana regulatory agency resigns
Joan Wilson, Alaska's top cannabis regulator since 2022, has resigned as executive director of the Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office.
Fairbanks snowstorm closes borough schools, buildings
A storm bringing up to 10 inches of snow to Fairbanks halted bus service Monday, also closing school and university classes.
The last in-person vote in the U.S. will be cast on this desolate island
When polls close there, it’s 1 a.m. on the East Coast. “I’m not sure who the last voter will be this year,” said Adak City Clerk Jana Lekanoff. “Maybe it’ll be a bit of a competition?”
Alaska anthropologist and cultural leader Rosita Worl awarded National Humanities Medal
Dr. Rosita Worl expresses her appreciation to outgoing Alaska Federation of Natives president Julie Kitka at the AFN convention on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage. (Loren Holmes / ADN) Rosita Worl ...
Editor’s choice: All the Groundfish Forum updates; Alaska crab managers cautious
Last week, Undercurrent News reported live from the 2024 Groundfish Forum in Copenhagen, Denmark. Although members of the media are not permitted to attend the event, Undercurrent's team brought readers updates based on conversations with key market players over the forum, which you can recap in full here.
A story straight from Seattle
And he has another reason to smile now that Seattle has become 12 hours away from Manila. This means more Filipinos can visit the city he has grown to love. Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) started flying direct to Seattle on October 2,
A new minimum wage to help grow Alaska
I have both worked for hourly wages and for many years operated restaurant businesses paying hourly wages. During college and around and about my service in the Army, including a
Murkowski, Sullivan address Native concerns during AFN speeches
Alaska Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan highlighted continued efforts to address ongoing subsistence and other challenges facing rural communities during their respective speeches at the Alaska F
New $1,702 payment in 4 days: Here’s what you have to do and the only criterion
Alaska has recently announced a new stimulus check payment to provide financial relief to families of the state. Approximately 60 000
AFN endorses U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola and opposes ranked choice repeal
The Alaska Federation of Natives on Saturday endorsed Alaska U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola and voted to take other political positions as the state's largest Native group wrapped its annual three-day convention on Saturday in.
Holland America vs. Princess: Which premium cruise line should you choose?
Are you trying to decide between sailing with Holland America and Princess Cruises? Here's what you need to know about both lines' ship sizes, cabins and onboard amenities.
Fall migration: Keep an eye out for these birds
One of the most fascinating elements of observing birds is the phenomenon of migration. This is so alien to us that most humans register “bird migration” only as a phrase, an abstractly existing
Federal Declaration of Emergency Granted for August 2024 Mendenhall River Flooding
United States President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. issued a federal declaration of major disaster following the August 6 glacial outburst flood in Juneau, Alaska. The declaration will now trigger the release of federal funds to help the community recover.
Alaska Federation of Natives endorses Peltola, opposes ranked choice repeal
The Alaska Federation of Natives voted Saturday to endorse the reelection of Democratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola and to oppose the ballot measure to repeal the state’s open primaries and ranked choice voting.
Unique Photos and Footage Capture an F-22 Raptor Aborting Takeoff After a Tire Burst at Kadena
Rare F-22 tire blowout incident caught on camera. Images taken by X user @ma6400 outside Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, show a quite rare incident
What the River Knows: Essays from the Heart of Alaska
Writing about the art of the essay in the postscript to his recent collection of such writings, the prolific author Michael Engelhard tells us, “Their source isn’t always obvious; their
Denali climbed, its snow sampled for plastics
Two mountaineers who are also University of Alaska Fairbanks students were successful in their attempt to reach the top of North America’s highest peak in summer 2024.
Clallam County: The Last Bellwether In The US Election
A plaque by the county courthouse in Port Angeles notes that under a plan conceived by Abraham Lincoln, Clallam's county seat was once intended to be a second US capital -- a backup to Washington, DC if the country ever needed to be ruled from the West.
North Pole wins state title in first-ever Alaska Flag Football State Championship
The Patriots beat Anchorage schools on back-to-back days, finishing the season with a 12-1 record and clinching the all-class ASAA flag football state title in the first year of the
Maps show NOAA's winter outlook
NOAA has released its seasonal outlook for the 2024-25 winter months, which predicts the U.S. will slowly transition into a La Niña pattern.
Murkowski says she hopes Peltola is reelected to Congress
Sen. Lisa Murkowski endorsed Mary Peltola two years ago, when Peltola was running for her first full-term as Alaska’s sole member of Congress.
Opinion: Think your ballot was cumbersome this year? Just wait for ranked-choice voting
Unfortunately, if Proposition 131 to establish ranked-choice voting passes in November there is a chance your ballot won’t count if you refuse to rank candidates who don’t pass your test. It
Pacific Seafood to acquire Trident Kodiak plant
Trident Seafoods and Pacific Seafood jointly announced that they have agreed in principle for Pacific to acquire Trident’s Kodiak processing operations. The companies are currently completing the due diligence process and expect to finalize the transaction in November.
The 2-Mile Hiking Trail in Alaska That Is a Fall Foliage Wonderland
If you’re on the hunt for a perfect fall hike in Alaska, let me introduce you to the Chena River Nature Trail in Chena River State Recreation Area. This hidden gem near Fairbanks is a 2-mile trail that transforms into an autumn wonderland every fall.