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Bears at an Army base in Alaska broke into Humvees and ate dozens of MRE meals

Bears struck at least twice on an Alaska Army base, climbing inside military vehicles and eating dozens of pre-packaged meals.

Ranking every U.S. state from most to least haunted

The most haunted state in America, New Mexico, has been home to human beings since 9200 BCE. Between abandoned adobe cities made by Ancestral Puebloans to the time of the colonial Wild West, New Mexico has plenty of fodder for ghost stories.

Local mountains get first dusting of snow, with more expected this weekend

Local mountains got their first taste of winter Tuesday, Oct. 29, with a light dusting of snow that fell overnight as a cold system passed through the region. Ski resorts posted photos of the welcome sight – and there could be even more blanketing the slopes by the weekend.

Alaska hospital launches virtual nursing, home health programs

Providence Alaska Medical Center launches virtual nursing program and home-based care services to address projected nurse shortage in Alaska by 2030.

Can John Green Make You Care About Tuberculosis?

With a forthcoming nonfiction book and an online army of Nerdfighters, the young-adult author aims to eliminate an entirely curable global scourge.

Ballot Measure 2: Alaskans decide whether to become the first state to ditch ranked choice voting

Voters adopted the new way to elect candidates in 2020. Supporters say it discourages hyperpolarized politics. Critics say it’s confusing.

6 new hybrid ferries part of Alaska ferry system’s 20-year plan

The plan stems from over a year of data crunching through engineering and research groups and gathering information from regional ferry groups and the public.

Six numbers that defined the 2024 Alaska high school football season

Both the Division I and Division II ASAA Football State Championships came to a close this past weekend. The only one of the four finalists who didn’t advance that far last year, Dimond, recorded the most wins of any team in the state. A feat just as ...

Anchorage and some Mat-Su schools shift to remote learning as first big snowfall of the season hits Southcentral Alaska

The School District has declared a remote learning day Tuesday for all schools except Girdwood PreK-8 due to hazardous weather and roads. The status of after-school activities and community rentals will be made by noon,

This Natural Wonder in Alaska Is the Definition of a Hidden Gem

Mount Edgecumbe, located on Kruzof Island near Sitka, Alaska, is a hidden gem that draws adventure-seekers and nature lovers for its stunning landscape and

Virgin Voyages to sail Alaska cruises in 2026

The Brilliant Lady will sail seven- to 12-night cruises departing from Seattle and Vancouver, starting May 21, 2026.

Alaska Native advocates call Biden apology for boarding schools ‘just the beginning’

Jim LaBelle sat among the boarding school survivors in the crowd. LaBelle is an Alaska Native, and a member of the National Native Boarding School Healing Coalition. He said that before Biden gave his apology, he and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland together hugged Labelle and his wife.

Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment opens Nov. 1.

The enrollment period lasts Nov. 1 through Jan. 15. If shoppers want coverage to start Jan. 1, they will need to select their plan by mid-December. Plans purchased after that date will start in February. People who do not change their plan will be automatically re-enrolled in their current coverage or a similar plan.

Federal grand jury charges Tripoli man with child pornography

He is currently in jail awaiting trial for unrelated third-degree sexual abuse charges for allegedly having sexual contact with a 15 year old.

Boeing raises $21 billion in new public stock offering in bid to secure capital

Boeing has raised $21 billion in a new public stock offering as the planemaker looks to recover from a torrid year and crippling strikes.

New program will alert Fairbanks drivers to nearby school buses

The Alaska Department of Transportation is joining forces with the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District to roll out a new program that will alert drivers of nearby school buses.

Alaska's path: North to a brighter future

We live in Alaska for many reasons. We have fellowship with the land and sea; we appreciate the job opportunities available to those who are ready, willing, and able to

Southcentral Alaska schools see closures, delays amid season’s first snowstorm

Anchorage and some Matanuska-Susitna Borough schools are closed Tuesday as the region remains under winter storm warnings.

Election 2024 Latest: Trump and Harris enter the final stretch of the 2024 campaign

Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are entering the final stretch of the 2024 campaign, with the two candidates locked in a fiercely competitive presidential contest.

Boeing, in need of cash, looks to raise up to $19 billion in stock offering

Last week, Boeing factory workers rejected the company’s latest contract offer and continued a six-week strike that has halted production of its bestselling jetliners.

President Biden’s apology for abusive Indian boarding schools seen only as the beginning

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Gila Crossing Community School, Friday, October 25, 2024, in Laveen Village, Arizona. (Photo by Oliver Contreras/White House) President Biden’s apology to Native Americans for abusive boarding school policies seen as only the beginning President Joe Biden did what no president has ever done last Friday.

46,000 Alaskans have already cast their ballots as officials hail ‘historic’ early voting turnout

In-person voting was up more than 30% compared to 2020 during the first two days of early voting, officials said.

The Route to the Presidency Runs Through Indian Country

Guest Opinion. Native Vote 2024. With Election Day in just over a week away, voters in critical swing states like Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin, Montana, and Georgia are making their final decisions.

Man Wakes Up To This Shocking Sight During Camping At Alaska

A video recently depicted a strange sight that baffled people all over the internet. This video has received widespread attention and sparked curiosity among netizens. The incident came to light when a person went camping in the Lake Clark National Park,

The other half of the public employee retirement story

Although I appreciate Bart LeBon’s Oct. 14 Community Perspective on the public employee retirement system (PERS), it only tells half the story.

Long-planned Chena River Walk remains tied up in right-of-way negotiations

A long-planned expansion of the Chena River Walk pathway remains in limbo pending design features and necessary purchase of right-of-way from the Alaska Railroad Corporation.

Boeing Will Sell $19 Billion in Stock as Strike Weighs on Finances

The aerospace company, locked in a standoff with striking workers, is seeking to shore up its balance sheet and avoid a credit rating downgrade.

False citations show Alaska education official relied on generative AI, raising broader questions

Education Commissioner Deena Bishop said the false citations were in a draft she used generative AI to create.

Teenager killed, another teen injured in Blount County crash Sunday

A Springville teenager died and another was sent to a hospital following a crash in Blount County. The Alabama State Troopers reported the single-vehicle wreck happened on Alabama 132, just west of Altoona, about 11:30 a.m. Oct. 27.

UPDATE: GSP says deadly crash connection to ASU shooting only preliminary

Georgia State Patrol previously told WALB that there was a connection between the deadly Albany crash early Sunday morning and the deadly ASU shooting.

At least 1 dead after crash on I-75 northbound in Collier County

The Florida Highway Patrol is on the scene of a deadly crash on I-75 in Collier County. Troopers responded to the Golden Gate Parkway northbound entrance ramp around 6:30 a.m. on Monday. According to reports, at least one person is dead.

How To Earn Frequent Flyer Miles On A New iPhone, iPad, Or Mac This Fall

There are endless ways to earn airline frequent flier points or loyalty miles, which can be used for dozens of award redemptions. Most do not look beyond the straightforward way to earn frequent flier miles,

Pinoys excited for US polls

One week before the US elections this year, the average of all predictions is that Trump is slightly favored at 51% over Kamala Harris' 49%. But another set shows Harris at 48.1% over Trump's 46.3%. We are tracking the American pollsters and find that TIPP Insights predicts that Harris shall win 49% over Trump's 47.

Bristol Palin's son bonds with stepmom after leaving home with 'gut-wrenching' six-word text

Her 15-year-old son Tripp Easton Johnston moved to Alaska two months ago in order to be closer to his father Levi Johnston

On This Day: A's sweep Giants in earthquake-delayed World Series

On Oct. 28, 1989, the Oakland A's wrapped up an earthquake-delayed sweep of the World Series over the San Francisco Giants.

Yes on 2: Protect Alaska's elections from Outside influence

Alaskans take pride in our independence and self-determination. But the current system of ranked choice voting (RCV) and open primaries allows Outside billionaires and special interest groups to meddl

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