Sports
Small Ski Hills in Southcentral Alaska Preserve Access to Snow Sports
Volunteers and staff at Hilltop, Arctic Valley, and Skeetawk work to keep skiing and snowboarding affordable and community-focused.
Heli-skier dies after avalanche in Chugach Mountains
The 63-year-old California resident was extracted from the slide but later died at an Anchorage hospital.
California Man Dies After Avalanche During Heliskiing
Eric Sommer, 63, was killed in an avalanche near Alaska's Colony Glacier
Business
Alaska Air Group to Webcast Q1 2026 Financial Results
Airline holding company to discuss quarterly earnings on April 21 call.
Alaska Governor Proposes Tax Cut for LNG Pipeline Project
Lawmakers raise concerns over potential revenue loss for local governments
Strong Law Expands Into Alaska and New Mexico
Opens new personal injury offices in Anchorage and Albuquerque
Travel
Travelers Face Turbulence Amid Weather, War, and Labor Woes
Storms, conflicts, and staffing shortages disrupt air travel as costs rise.
Alaska Mushing Tours Offer Wilderness Experience
Visitors and residents can experience the thrill of dog sledding in Alaska
Alaska Railroad Offers Variety of Train Rides This Summer
From Anchorage to Denali and Seward, travelers have several options to experience the scenic rail journey
Crime
Anchorage's 1940s 'Chili Parlor' Brothel Exposed After Years of Legal Battles
The notorious establishment, run by the 'half Spanish, half Black, and all mean' Marie Cox, was the subject of ongoing legal disputes throughout the decade.
2 Tugboat Crew Members Killed in Confined Space Incident on Barge
Coast Guard says methane gas may have been present in the confined space where the incident occurred.
2 Tugboat Crew Members Killed in 'Confined Space Incident' on Barge
Coast Guard investigating deadly incident in southeast Alaska
Lifestyle
Cherished Friendship Transcends Time and Distance
Gwen Ford Faulkenberry reflects on the blessing of a lifelong bond with her children's former doctor in Alaska.
Anchorage Schools Face Excess Capacity and Budget Woes
Aligning facilities with enrollment is key to stabilizing the district's finances and focusing on student learning.
The History and Enduring Legacy of Cabin Fever
From the Klondike to the Alaskan tundra, the psychological condition of isolation has long plagued those seeking solace in the wilderness.
