Travel with the publisher of Travel Guide to Alaska this summer. Scott Graber will guide through every step of this exciting road trip to: Alaska, Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, and back to the Northwest USA this Fall. Scott plans to travel over 15,000 miles by road, air and the Alaska Marine Highway.
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04/25/19 12:00 AM
New Fairbanks principals announced, search for additional principals to begin in 2020
The Fairbanks school district announced this week that a search will begin for new principals at North Pole High School and Tanana Middle School for the 2020-21 school year. Both schools will have interim principals for the 2019-20 school year
04/25/19 12:00 AM
House rolls out omnibus crime bill
With the operating budget behind them, the House of Representatives is shifting its focus to crime, introducing an 41-page omnibus crime bill Wednesday afternoon aimed at addressing everything from property crime to sex offenses.
04/24/19 05:30 PM
Two winning Ice Classic tickets so far; counting continues
The record-early date and unusual time of the Tanana River breakup this year had some people running to the Nenana Ice Classic rulebook to see what happens if no one predicted the winning ticket.
04/24/19 08:03 AM
Man who left correctional farm spotted at Mat-Su lake cabin
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A man who walked away two weeks ago from Point Mackenzie Correctional Farm was spotted at a lake cabin in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
04/24/19 07:34 AM
Anchorage woman pleads guilty to killing fiance in fire
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A 32-year-old Anchorage woman has pleaded guilty to killing her fiance in a 2012 arson fire.
04/24/19 05:09 AM
Alaska native corporation settles lawsuit with whistleblower
KODIAK, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska Native corporation has settled a civil lawsuit filed by a former employee who says the corporation abused a federal program, according to court documents.
04/23/19 05:05 PM
Future of Northwest e-recycler unclear after fraud sentences
SEATTLE (AP) — The future of one of the Northwest's largest electronics recyclers is uncertain after a judge sentenced its founders to prison for what prosecutors described as the largest known fraud of its type in the nation: a seven-year…
04/23/19 02:49 PM
Major issues unresolved in Alaska session's final weeks
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The biggest issues heading into this year's legislative session remain unresolved in the session's final weeks, with Gov. Mike Dunleavy facing resistance to pieces of his agenda.
04/23/19 07:51 AM
Anchorage appeals financial award to fired police officer
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The municipality of Anchorage has appealed the award of nearly $2 million to a fired police officer.
04/23/19 06:08 AM
Alaska considers adding additional terminal for new ferries
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska is considering adding another terminal to accommodate the short range of a new class of ferries, officials said.
04/22/19 05:12 PM
State of Alaska revises contract for psychiatric hospital
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The state plans to seek bids for the long-term operation of the Alaska Psychiatric Institute.
04/22/19 09:08 AM
Coasties face charges including use and distribution of cocaine
KODIAK — Nine Coast Guard members face criminal charges of use, possession and distribution of cocaine and marijuana as a result of the USCG’s internal investigation into drug use in Kodiak, according to documents obtained by the Kodiak Daily Mirror.…
04/22/19 05:52 AM
Former Alaska baseball star killed in California accident
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A former Alaska high school baseball star died after being struck by a car in California, police said.
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Anchorage, Alaska
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Sea Wolf Gallery
Haines, Alaska
Let multi media artist Tresham Gregg be your host on a most magical and refreshing venture into the transformational world of art, dance, puppetry and endless imagination.
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