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Correct the record: Dan J. Sullivan did not ask to use Dan S. Sullivan's middle initial
Here is the proof that Dan J. Sullivan did not initially ask that he be listed on the ballot as Dan S. Sullivan, a lie that has been amplified by Sen. Dan S. Sullivan and other Republicans pushing claims of a criminal conspiracy. Four days later he wrote a letter saying that middle initials should be used.Carol Beecher, the director of the Division of Elections, has propagated the claim that Dan J. Sullivan of Petersburg “initially” asked the Division of Elections to list his name as Dan S. Sull
Several Dairy Queen locations close across Alaska, including Anchorage sites
Multiple Dairy Queen locations in Alaska, including two in Anchorage and one in Wasilla, have closed, with only the Soldotna store remaining open. No reason has been announced.
Alaska sports notebook: Obed Vargas helps Mexico advance to World Cup round of 16; former Wolverines goalie selected in NHL Draft
Jul. 3—Anchorage's Obed Vargas saw action in a third straight World Cup match for the Mexican men's national team on Tuesday in a 2-0 win over Ecuador at Guadalajara Stadium, emerging from the first stage of the knockout round undefeated. He entered Tuesday's match in the 73rd minute and logged 17-plus minutes of action. With the triumph, Vargas and Mexico advance to the round of 16. They'll ...
3 remaining Dairy Queens abruptly close in Alaska, leaving one in Soldotna
Three of the four remaining Dairy Queens in Alaska suddenly closed this week without explanation, leaving just one in Soldotna that's been locally owned for decades. "The franchise owner of ...
Anchorage jury awards more than $7 million in heli-ski crash that killed Czech billionaire
An Anchorage jury on Thursday awarded nearly $7.5 million in damages to the family of Petr Kellner, the Czech billionaire who survived a 2021 heli-ski crash near the Knik Glacier only to die ...
Alaska is celebrating America's 250th in the fast lane... off a cliff
Alaska celebrates the Fourth of July by launching cars off a 300-foot cliff in a unique tradition started by a moose ...
I moved to a remote island off the coast of Alaska. Not even living on the road prepared me for this lifestyle.
I traded life on a bus to live on a remote island in Alaska. The unpredictable weather and delays in getting household goods ...
Free legal aid services in Alaska get a boost from state and foundation funding
More Alaskans are set to have access to free legal aid as Alaska’s largest provider of legal assistance for civil cases gets ...
Alaska neighbors are throwing blockwide yard sales as rising costs make every bargain count
"I felt like my parents were so much more comfortable and struggled way less than we do." ...
Anchorage's Chris Kuper brings passion for coaching to Philadelphia Eagles' offensive line
Jul. 1—Despite growing up loving and playing football, Anchorage's Chris Kuper never envisioned himself as a coach once his playing days were over. A dozen years removed from his NFL retirement, the Dimond High School alumnus is now the new offensive line coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, succeeding renowned assistant Jeff Stoutland in the City of Brotherly Love. During his playing days, he ...
After 35 years, Anchorage residents can reclaim their commemorative Town Square bricks
The commemorative bricks were purchased to help fund additions to the downtown park and are being returned to the people who purchased them.
Alaska school districts plead for guidance on oil surplus funding before students return
How much one-time funding Alaska schools will get this year won't be finalized until August 31, and some school board members fear that could be too late to be effective.
National Weather Service will now issue heat advisories for Anchorage and surrounding areas
The temperature thresholds in Alaska are much lower than what would trigger heat advisories in other parts of the country.
Seward pilot helps rescue harbour seal pups from remote Alaska location
<p>One pup was likely less than 24 hours old while the second was suffering from dehydration and malnourishment </p>
Weaponized Department of Justice springs to action against Dan J. Sullivan
This is a good analysis by reporter Klaus Marre of why the Trump administration took a sudden interest in trying to prosecute someone in the Dan Sullivans saga.He says the case “reeks of selective prosecution.”For some context, the Washington Post reported that RFK Jr. is pressuring Libertarian candidates in Iowa to drop out and help Republicans, and he told one of them that he “can’t go into specifics because there’s legal prohibitions about that,” but added, “if it’s something that you want to
July Outlook
By Rick Thoman Alaska Climate Specialist Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness International Arctic Research Center/University of Alaska Fairbanks The July outlook from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center for western Alaska favors neither above nor below normal temperatures. Remember, this does not mean that near normal is likely— it means that it could equally go either way. Rainfall is slightly favored to be above normal for the Seward Peninsula but neither above nor below norma
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie may just be the quintessential summer dessert. It’s a classic pie combining two summer favorites in one luscious pie. And it NEVER goes out of style. One bite and you’re back at Grandma’s on the porch in the shade enjoying pie and trying to figure out how to get another piece. Sweet...The post Strawberry Rhubarb Pie appeared first on Little House Big Alaska.
A quiz for America’s 250th
<p>Most Americans know that the members of the Continental Congress pledged their “lives, fortunes and sacred honor” to America’s founding 250 years ago. But what happened to those 56 men after they signed the Declaration of Independence? Test your knowledge with this short, informative quiz.</p>
Notice of Public Hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for a Telecommunication Tower
The Valdez Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers at 212 Chenega Avenue, Valdez, Alaska.The purpose of the hearing is to take public testimony concerning a conditional use permit application for a telecommunication tower located at 405 West Klutina Street (Block 5, Block 20 Add. No. 2, Plat 79-7). The applicant and the property owner is the City of Valdez.The public is encouraged to attend the hearing to prov
KBBI Public Radio set for annual Concert on the Lawn in Homer
<p>The Homer tradition brings together musicians from across the Kenai Peninsula and beyond </p>