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Opinion: Sensational revelations regarding Alaska’s U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola

I’ve known Mary Peltola since before she was Alaska’s first woman elected to Congress. I even knew her before she entered ...

Early voting opens in Alaska’s midterm elections

Alaskans are voting this year on races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor and the state Legislature, plus two ballot ...

'Show up and do your part': Early voting begins in Alaska with long lines in Anchorage

Early voting began Monday morning, with Alaskans across the state lining up outside polling places to cast their ballots ...

‘Oh my god, there she is’: Alaska pilot describes finding dog lost after avalanche

LouLou, a four-year-old huskydoodle,was reunited with her family after spending more than two days alone in the mountains.

Early voting for Alaska’s general election opens in Juneau, Nome and across the Railbelt

Most state offices may be closed on Monday for Alaska Day, but officials with the Alaska Division of Elections are planning ...

Alaska Seaplanes disputes Juneau airport plan to overhaul airline fees

Carriers want a voice in how airport charges are split among airlines ...

Bear Goes Trick-or-Treating at an Alaska Hospital

Hospital workers expect the occasional unexpected visitor, but a black bear wandering through the halls probably isn’t on ...

Alaska voucher-style school tax credit scholarships coming soon as first nonprofits are approved

Public school advocates in Alaska are both excited and anxious about the federal program, which was designed to boost funding ...

Three feet of snow possible as winter storm slams Alaska

While the winter weather warnings are concentrated in eastern interior Alaska, snow is also set to fall further south.

Two Dans, four choices, one big headache for GOP in Alaska Senate race

Republicans are sweating what a four-way ballot and ranked-choice tabulation with a same-name rival could mean for Sen. Dan Sullivan’s reelection bid.

Homer invites applicants ahead of possible City Council vacancy

Shelly Erickson’s mayoral candidacy could trigger a vote by council members

Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies (Chewy, No Chill)

These are the Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies with the fork marks on top! They’re the ones that were on a plate at your grandmother’s house. And shocker, they’re so quick to make you can THINK about wanting cookies and HAVE fres...

This midterm election, 21 Alaska judges are on the ballot for retention

Alaska Supreme Court Justice Jude Pate, right, asks a question during oral arguments in a case concerning correspondence education allotments, on June 27, 2024, in the Boney Courthouse in Anchorage. (Photo by Andrew Kitchenman/Alaska Beacon)Early in-...

Unite Sunday Morning Service

Unite Church in Anchorage Alaska. 2025 Weekly Sunday Services at 9:30 & 11:30 AM Alaska local time.

First Alaskans Institute 2026 Elders and Youth Conference Monday 10_19_2026

Welcome to the 43rd Annual Statewide Elders & Youth Conference October 18-21, 2026 | Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center, Anchorage, AK https://www.firstalaskans.org/elders-and-youth-conference We are honored to gather once again in person, surrounde...

First Alaskans Institute 2026 Elders and Youth Conference

Whittier honored for supporting the World War II effort in Alaska

Boats line the harbor at Whittier on Oct. 1, 2026. A new National Park Service designation honors Whittier for its role as a supply and support center for the World War II effort in Alaska. Whittier continues to serve as a najor transportation hub fo...

Homer council clears the way for live trapping of feral rabbits

New rules allow for live traps, but leave few places for captured rabbits to go

Rays beat Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 to clinch AL pennant and advance to World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays advanced to the World Series for the third time in franchise history Monday, Oct. 19, defeating the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series. The victory secured the series 4-2 and sent Tampa Bay...