Body of cruise passenger is discovered after she failed to return to the boat at Alaska port

A cruise ship passenger's body was discovered late Thursday in the rugged terrain above Alaska’s capital city. Marites Buenafe, 62, of Kentucky, ventured off her cruise ship for a hike near Juneau, before being found dead below the ridgeline of Gold …

Homer author’s new book puts facts and stories about Alaska glaciers at your fingertips

The blue hue of Lamplugh Glacier stands out on a misty Sunday, August 13, 2017, in Glacier Bay National Park. (Erik Hill / ADN archive) In the course of her job as a journalist, Naomi Klouda stashed notes on Alaska glaciers in a big folder. Over time, …

Billions for Alaska: Oil royalties win from Nick Begich and why it matters for Alaska’s future

While most headlines about the “One Big Beautiful Bill” have focused on tax cuts, school choice, and border security, one of the most consequential victories for Alaska has flown under the radar. It was a quiet but powerful change to how Alaska shares in …

Arctic arms race: Trump's mega bill includes billions for Alaska missile, space systems, icebreakers buildup

President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” includes a significant build up of U.S. military and security installations, technology and forces in Alaska and the Arctic. That includes developing and deploying new space and missile defense systems, new and …

Michael Tavoliero: Why Alaska must reverse Medicaid expansion

By MICHAEL TAVOLIERO The State of Alaska now faces a pivotal decision that will define its financial trajectory and societal integrity for decades. Since the administrative expansion of Medicaid in 2015, the state has been weighed down by unsustainable …

Watch: Momma moose searches Alaska fire department for her calves

A mama moose stunned fire department mechanics when she marched into their shop in Anchorage, Alaska, apparently looking for two wayward calves she was later spotted nursing. Credit: Anchorage Fire Department via Storyful A mother moose apparently missing …

Pride, patriotism, potluck: Interior Alaska celebrates Independence Day in style

With the smell of grilled hotdogs in the air, patriotic streamers fluttering from firetrucks and the sound of bagpipes echoing across Fairbanks, Interior Alaska rang in the Fourth of July with parades, pageantry and pride. Here's a look at just a few …

How a 62-Year-Old Teacher in Alaska Spends $81 a Week on Groceries

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America250-Alaska debuts Alaskan baseball history exhibit at ABL Fourth of July double-header

America 250 Alaska debuts “Week of Dreams” plan at Alaska Baseball League Fourth of July double-head