Members of the Alaska delegation and others in Congress are vowing to resist a recommendation from the Pentagon to close military bases around the country.
Anchorage on track to set record for coldest January
Meteorologists agree: January is on track to be one of the most frigid months on record in Alaska history, according to the National Weather Service.
Elderly driver hurt as pickup veers off overpass
A pickup veered off an overpass Friday afternoon in Spenard, landing on the lanes below and injuring its elderly driver, Anchorage police said.
2012 ALASKA LEGISLATURE
Senate committee to consider ban of 'bath salt' intoxicants
Alaska legislators today were to take up a bill that would ban substances sold over the counter as bath salts, including chemical compounds that mimic effects of cocaine and ecstasy.
House Democrats press Parnell on education fixes
Proposed new Natural Resources mission statement deletes 'conserve'
PHOTOS: BEST OF JANUARY
Denali Montessori School students celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Dragon comes to school for Chinese New Year
Denali Montessori School teacher Paula Davis leads a papier-mache dragon and a line of kindergartners through the halls of the school for their parade to celebrate the Chinese New Year Friday morning.
Officials with the Alaska Permanent Fund said it ended the second quarter of the 2012 fiscal year with $38.6 billion, a 4.2 percent gain in the quarter. The fund ended the first quarter with $37 billion.
COMPASS: BILL SHERWONIT
There are many reasons to be disturbed, disgusted and dismayed by our state's current wildlife management regime, if you're someone who wants more than moose or caribou meat in the freezer or trophies for the floor and walls. This was proved once again at the recent Board of Game meeting in Anchorage.
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PRO HOCKEY
Alaska surrendered a season-high three power-play goals and fell 6-3 to the Stockton Thunder in California.
Sometimes Vivica Genaux loves to sing with the precision and breakneck speed of an athlete -- in "techno rhythm." Other times, the tunes are achingly slow but still bursting with passion.
Read through recent community-related events for the entire family in this list of concerts, exhibits, gatherings and other local activities.
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Kotzebue waits, hopes for ice road to Noorvik
Cabin fever is setting in along the Northwest Alaska coast, and one way to get some relief is to drive along an ice road in the comfort of a truck or SUV.
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