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Last year in Anchorage, housing reached its least affordable level in the last 21 years — worse even than during the Great Recession over a decade ago, according to new data from the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. State economists reported a similar statewide trend in May....

When it comes to summer wildfire danger, Anchorage is living on borrowed time. This has been true for decades, but the near-miss of the McHugh Fire in 2016 brought a new spotlight to the risks local neighborhoods face during the summer fire season. This is especially true for the Hillside, where many residents only have one road to get out if worst comes to worst. But those of us near sea level can’t rest easy, either — the same greenbelts that contribute immensely to the quality of life in the city are also potential vectors for uncontrolled fires that could sweep through vast swaths of the city given the wrong conditions.

You're sipping a craft cocktail in a trendy downtown bar, gazing out the window at snow-capped mountains where moose roam freely. This isn't a scene from a surrealist painting – it's just another day in Anchorage, where wilderness and urban life collide in the most spectacular way. This juxtaposition...

The Mat-Su Miners defeated the Peninsula Oilers 10-4 on Thursday in Alaska Baseball League action at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer. The Miners jumped out to a 9-0 lead after three innings in dropping the Oilers to 2-3 on the current eight-day, nine-game road trip. The road trip continues when...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Denali National Park and Preserve remained closed for a sixth straight day Friday as the Riley Fire near the park entrance continued to shut down operations and disrupt schedules for thousands of tourists. There's been no determination yet on when the park will reopen, according to an...

Heavy rain and gusting winds expected Saturday along Turnagain Arm could make travel conditions difficult on the Seward Highway. A storm system is set to bring rain to the Anchorage Bowl through Turnagain Arm beginning late Friday through Saturday evening, the National Weather Service said in a special weather statement. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain was possible from Girdwood to Indian from Saturday morning through the afternoon, when forecasters expect the heaviest rainfall, according to the statement.

Joseph “Joe” Edward Kirkwood, passed away July 2, 2024, at the age of 91. A memorial service will be held at the Wasilla Bible Church , 1651 W Nicola Ave, Wasilla, on Sunday July 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. To plant a tree in memory of Joseph Kirkwood...

Klaire Rhodes kept looking over her shoulder as she raced toward the Mount Marathon finish line in first place Thursday afternoon in Seward. No pursuer was in sight. The only people near her were the thousands of fans lining the streets, many with arms outstretched in the hope of high-fiving the soon-to-be champion.

Alpha Media cuts in Alaska claim the staff of “Classic Country 100.9” KAYO Wasilla. The job cuts in the 49th state follow similar moves the company has made across the country. Those recently affected include KAYO morning personality Kathy Mitchell, who also hosted middays at country sister “K-Bear...

Alaskans will have a new place to recycle more types of plastics in Anchorage starting Saturday. Alaska Plastic Recovery is opening a drop-off location in Midtown which provides a unique twist on recycling: The company uses the material to make plastic lumber, which can be used in place of wood.

To examine microplastics in Alaska waterways, APU Chemistry and Environmental Sciences professor Dee Barker has to first filter a water sample and examine what’s left over under a microscope, identifying small particles that might be plastic. Then she has to move it to a different, infrared microscope. “And then...

On June 6, 2024, personnel from Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, dismantled a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (43-15200), a World War II veteran, at the Museum of Alaska Transportation in Wasilla, Alaska, getting it ready for transportation to the Museum of Aviation at Robins. The relocation ensures the preservation of an important piece of U.S. Air Force history, intended for all Americans, including both military personnel and civilians.