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The 12 best autumn holidays with fewer crowds and lower prices
50+ min ago (1718+ words) From September hikes in Slovenia to a smaller Canary Island for November, the low-season is full of enticing trips Travelling in the off-season, when there’s less tourist demand, lower prices and fewer crowds, is proving popular. Among UK travellers concerned…...
'Everyday Anchorage' is a celebration of the city—warts and all | State of Art
19+ hour, 48+ min ago (129+ words) Painter Duke Russell's exhibition at the Anchorage Museum features his signature paintings of Anchorage landmarks alongside historical photos from Ward Wells. 'Everyday Anchorage' is a celebration of the city—warts and all | State of Art Artist Duke Russell’s work often…...
Winter Weather Warning Issued For Alaska As 70mph Gusts And Snow Threaten Highways Through Saturday
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (324+ words) The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather warning covering key Alaskan highways, forecasting wind gusts up to 70mph and as much as six inches of snow through Saturday evening, in a rare late-August storm catching many summer travellers off…...
First to complete 500-mile Alaska Long Trail, a veteran, traded machine gun for lightweight pack
6+ hour, 5+ min ago (973+ words) A U.S. Marine Corps veteran is believed to be the first person to complete the 500-mile Alaska Long Trail. Though the trail itself is not yet officially complete, Bradford Bartels says he made the trek from Seward to Fairbanks in 47 days,…...
U.S. Energy Secretary says the world needs more Alaska oil and gas
8+ hour, 55+ min ago (280+ words) The country’s top energy official is touring Alaska this week, touting the Trump administration’s goal of unleashing the state’s resources and strengthening energy security. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright was the keynote speaker at the Alaska Oil and Gas…...
Former Mayor Among 4 Dead in Alaska Plane Crash
21+ hour, 27+ min ago (534+ words) The former mayor of a small town in Alaska, who was an experienced pilot, was among those killed when the small plane he was piloting crashed in shallow waters near a remote Alaskan... Former Mayor Among 4 Dead in Alaska Plane…...
Former mayor of town in Alaska among 4 men killed in a small plane crash
19+ hour, 11+ min ago (511+ words) The former mayor of a small town in Alaska, who was an experienced pilot, was among those killed when the small plane he was piloting crashed in shallow waters near a remote Alaskan town, officials said Thursday. Alaska Department of…...
Planned demolition of Chilliwack motel paused over possible asbestos
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (409+ words) Published 5:00 pm Thursday, August 27, 2026 The planned demolition of a Chilliwack motel has been put on hold. The motel, located at 46915 Yale Rd., was planned to be torn down by its owners but was stopped due to concerns over potential asbestos…...
Alaska officials identify 4 men killed in a small plane crash near coastal town
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (493+ words) Authorities have identified the pilot and three passengers killed in a small plane crash in Alaska The pilot and three passengers killed when a small plane crashed in shallow waters near a remote coastal town in Alaska have been identified....
Former mayor of town in Alaska among 4 men killed in a small plane crash near coastal town
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (496+ words) The former mayor of a small town in Alaska, who was an experienced pilot, was among those killed when the small plane he was piloting crashed in shallow waters near a remote Alaskan town. Alaska Department of Public Safety on…...