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In a tragic incident in Anchorage, Alaska, a woman lost her life attempting to rescue her dog from a freezing river. The woman, identified as Amanda Richmond Rogers, was commemorated…
A frightening ordeal unfolded at Raleigh-Durham International Airport this week after a dog named Moose became separated from his owner due to a “misstep in the loading process” with Alaska…
In a move that has caught the attention of both the state Capitol and social media users, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is conducting tests with a…
At an industry conference held in Anchorage this month, executives from ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc. and Santos shared optimistic outlooks on the future of oil exploration and development in Alaska’s North…
Alaska’s rural schools are poised to receive a significant boost in internet connectivity next year, following the state legislature’s approval of a bill designed to increase access to faster internet…
A recent study conducted by the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Institute of Social and Economic Research has highlighted that teacher salaries in Alaska lag behind those in much of the…
Alaska State Representative Jesse Sumner, a Republican from Wasilla, has proposed a bill aimed at the privatization of the Alaska Railroad. Titled HB 332, the proposal sets forth a timeline…
The Alaska House of Representatives recently passed legislation that will enable police to access cell phone and satellite phone location data without a warrant in cases of lost hikers. The…
The first All Alaska Reptile and Exotics Expo held in Anchorage since 2019 saw approximately a thousand enthusiasts winding their way to West High School on Saturday morning. This marked…
In Fairbanks, Alaska, a comprehensive investigation led to the arrest of 46-year-old Kevin Shank, a local resident implicated in significant drug-related offenses and the possession of stolen goods. The arrest…