Anchorage will lift capacity restrictions on businesses starting Monday
People are still required to wear masks in public in the municipality, and businesses must still maintain 6 feet of distance between groups of customers.
Anchorage police: Old Seward Highway collision leaves pedestrian with life-threatening injuries
The collision investigation has closed the southbound Old Seward Highway at Dimond, police say.
Injectable medication shows promise for Anchorage’s homeless alcoholics
Vivitrol, with wider use, has the potential to reduce the number of people living outdoors in the city, addiction experts say.
Alaska House condemns Anchorage lawmaker’s comments about female colleague’s appearance
The Alaska House rebuked comments that Rep. Zack Fields made about a female colleague’s physical appearance during what was supposed to be a birthday tribute to her.
Tracking COVID-19 in Alaska: 2 deaths and 149 infections reported Friday
301 Alaskans and four nonresidents with COVID-19 have died since the pandemic reached the state a year ago.
Last year, an Iditarod rookie made it about 96% of the way to Nome. It has haunted him ever since.
Sean Underwood, thwarted by overflow last time, is back for another shot at earning his first Iditarod finish.
Alaska seeks more than $1 billion in price-fixing lawsuit targeting large US poultry producers and distributors
The state’s action is one of many similar suits that have been filed across the nation.
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Is the Iditarod still happening? Yes. Will it end in Nome? No. Here’s what to know about the race.
The 49th annual Iditarod starts Sunday, but it’ll look a lot different from the traditional sled dog race across Alaska.
Eagle River Sen. Lora Reinbold wants Gov. Dunleavy to apologize after scathing letter
A spokesman said Gov. Dunleavy “will not be retracting his letter” to Reinbold.
For this Anchorage skier, retirement is 2 days and 30 kilometers away
Two-time Olympian Sadie Maubet Bjornsen announced her retirement on Thursday.
Deceptively rich-tasting, this roasted garlic mushroom soup is healthy comfort food
Recipe: A crowning garnish of browned butter mushroom slices elevates this pureed soup.
Alaska labor commissioner cancels proposed $450,000 fine for seafood processor over health and safety problems
Internal whistleblowers are calling for an investigation, but a preliminary federal report said there is insufficient evidence of any wrongful act by the commissioner.
Iditarod mushers get tested for COVID-19 days before racing begins
Forty-seven racers will be tested several times before and during the race.
Fur Rendezvous continues through weekend, a dash of Anchorage normalcy after a difficult year
Although many of the most popular Rondy events were canceled this year because of the pandemic, executive director John McCleary said the festival is surviving.
Alert level raised after explosion at remote Alaska Peninsula volcano
Satellite and webcam views indicated low-level ash emissions from Mount Veniaminof volcano.
Eight-tenths of a second keeps US skiers off the podium in World Championship relay race
The team, which included three skiers from Alaska, finished fourth in the 4x5-kilometer race.
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