Oct. 23—During its 60th convention in Anchorage, the Alaska Federation of Natives awarded one of its highest honors to Katie Baldwin Basile, a Bethel-based journalist whose work focuses on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, climate change and rural issues. "This is truly the…
U.S. Army and Coast Guard leaders joined community members at Sitka National Cemetery on Oct. 18, 2026, to commemorate Alaska Day and honor the service and sacrifice of military veterans whose legacies remain part of Alaska’s history. The ceremony brought together military representatives…
It’s been two weeks of better sleep, warmer nights and a new routine for a couple who recently moved from a tent in Saskatoon’s Avenue K encampment into an apartment of their own. Genine Okanee and Tyler Rabbitskin have been…
Home » Mr. Whitekeys, Spenard icon and Alaska’s irreverent showman, dies at 79 Oct. 19, 2026 – Mr. Whitekeys, the musician, humorist, and Fly By Night Club founder who spent decades turning Alaska’s politics and peculiarities into musical comedy, died Oct. 19, 2026, at age 79. His wife,…
Two major gatherings of Alaska Native people are taking place at Anchorage’s Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center this week. The Elders & Youth Conference began on Sunday. And on Thursday, the Alaska Federation of Natives will begin its 60th anniversary AFN convention. Roy…
Anchorage Police Lieutenant Brian Fuchs, who leads three crisis response teams, was named Employee of the Year by the mayor. His teams have responded to more than 3,300 crises. Congratulations to Lieutenant Brian Fuchs of the Anchorage Police Department. Fuchs leads…
Anchorage Fire Department Engineer Michael Bates is retiring after more than 25 years of service to the Anchorage community. The department congratulated him on his retirement. After more than 25 years of service, an Anchorage Fire Department engineer is officially retiring. The…
The ribbon was cut for the Full Throttle Inclusive Playground at Wesley Bishop Fields on Sept. 25. The township’s first all-abilities playground is named in honor of Jack Casey Hannon, a Moorestown boy remembered for his love of sports and his…
Alaska's News Source ‘Icon in the community’: Dimond Skateland owners to retire, put Anchorage rink up for sale JD Vance to rally in Fairbanks as the state faces two toss-up races Heavy rain ahead for Gulf Coast locations as low…
Ronald "Wayne" Burns earned the title of Kentucky King after losing 61.6 pounds. “Honestly, my family and all of my TOPS family here, it really made us feel good,” said Burns. “I get a little emotional talking about it.” He explained…
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