Meet the 11 freshmen of the Alaska Legislature

JUNEAU — Among the 60 state lawmakers who convened in Juneau this week are 11 who are serving in the Legislature for the first time. Among them are best friends, parents navigating a cross-state move, pet owners who left furry friends in their far-off …

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection outlines Alaska debut

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is to make its debut in Alaska in summer 2026. Luminara, the luxury line’s third super-yacht, is due to enter service in July in the Mediterranean before embarking on voyages in the Asia-Pacific region and Alaska.  The 452 …

Letter: Shouldn’t we be trying to boost the number of Alaska voters?

By Joanne Kell Updated: 1 day ago Published: 1 day ago Only 63.19% of Alaskan registered voters voted in the most recent state election in 2024. Wouldn’t it be better for democracy to try to increase the number of people and the percentage of the …

Alaska House members urge Trump to keep the name of North America’s tallest peak as Denali

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska House on Monday voted to urge President Donald Trump to reverse course and retain the name of North America’s tallest peak as Denali. The vote came a week after Trump, on his first day in office, signed an executive order …

Families of Alaska flight 261 plan memorial to mark 25th anniversary of crash

SEATTLE — This week will mark the 25th anniversary of the crash of Alaska Airlines 261, a Seattle-bound flight that crashed into the Pacific Ocean. Families of the victims are planning a memorial service at a monument in Port Hueneme, California, on …

Alaska Sen. Murkowski Releases Joint Statement with Danish MP: Greenland ‘Open for Business, but Not for Sale’

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) has released a joint statement with Danish Member of Parliament Aaja Chemnitz announcing that Greenland may be “open for business, but not for sale.” President Donald Trump has been floating the purchase of Greenland for several …

Warm temps have Alaska Zoo bears thinking spring

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Alaska winter’s unseasonably warm temperatures have sent a signal to the brown bears at the Alaska Zoo — it’s time to think about waking up and coming out of hibernation. Sam Lavin, curator at the Alaska Zoo, said it’s not …

Alcohol warning signs, underage servers included in Alaska bill

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Cancer warning signs in places selling alcohol, like bars and liquor stores, and allowing supervised 18-20-year-olds to serve alcohol would become law if a state Senate bill that advanced out of a committee hearing Monday passes …

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Golden Alaska Railroad spike to return to state

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A piece of Alaska history will return to the state. The Anchorage Museum, along with the City of Nenana, bought a special railroad spike at a Christie’s auction for $200,000. The auction house originally estimated the spike’s …