The Anchorage Weekender: A ski swap, a gaming expo and 6 more local events
The leaves are changing, the temperature is dropping and the days are getting shorter. Luckily for us, there is plenty to do.
Trump to rally for Sullivan in Wasilla next week
Polls show Sen. Dan Sullivan faces stiff competition to keep his seat. Alaska is one of seven tossups that could decide whether the GOP keeps its Senate majority.
Unalaska’s blueberry season was so poor, a beloved cooking contest allowed store-bought berries
A local naturalist and longtime berry picker says the island's worst seasons have all been in the last ten years.
New interactive tsunami map helps Alaska communities prepare for the worst
The online map covers 66 coastal communities.
Pollock trawlers feel cast as the villains of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race
Trawling has become a political flashpoint. Amid the online barrage, the industry feels misunderstood.
Juneau woman concealed husband’s death and body to receive benefits, police investigation reveals
It’s unclear when Ross Pasquan’s remains were put into a chest freezer. Juneau Police estimate it was between 2018 and 2025. That’s based on the freezer being manufactured in 2018…
Seeking community pumpkin stories from across Alaska
Many Alaskans rely on grocery stores to supply pumpkins every fall. But the price – and traditions – vary across the state. What’s your experience?
FlyDubai attacker intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, investigation finds
The ongoing investigation has found the attacker intended to crash the plane into Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport, a person familiar with the matter but not authorized to speak publicly…
What to know about Alaska’s general election
What’s on the ballot? Where and when can I vote? We answer those questions and more.
After years of problems, Alaska plans to outsource payroll for 14,000 public employees
Bids from interested companies were due Thursday; a contract could come as soon as next month, documents indicate.