Wildfire along Parks Highway burns at least 50 structures
An evacuation has been ordered for both sides of the Parks Highway from mileposts 82 to 91 and more evacuations may be necessary further south, emergency officials wrote.
Swan Lake fire closes Sterling Highway; Cooper Landing under “be ready” evacuation notice
Alaska State Troopers a stretch of the highway is expected to remain closed until at least Monday.
Fire crews douse brush fire near Mirror Lake
A speedy response from local volunteer firefighters helped keep a small brush fire from becoming a major blaze Sunday afternoon near Mirror Lake in Chugiak.
Anchorage fire officials warn of extreme danger amid high winds
As of Sunday, barbecues and enclosed pellet grills are allowed in Anchorage but outdoor fireplaces are not. No burning of yard debris is allowed.
High winds bring down tree limbs, cause power outages in Anchorage
One especially strong gust, caught at Ted Stevens International Airport, hit 51 mph.
At the deadline, multiple applicants apply for vacant Anchorage state Senate seat
Two sitting legislators and one former state senator are among those seeking to replace Sen. Chris Birch.
Aviation safety auditor Medallion Foundation to close in September
The nonprofit — formed under the guidance of U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens in 2001 to reduce aviation fatalities — said it will close its doors on Sept. 15, citing reduced funding from the FAA.
Wasilla store contends with ‘large-scale’ rodent problem
Fred Meyer is employing an aggressive pest-control plan after customers spotted critters in the store through Southcentral Alaska’s unusually warm summer.
The wind roars at Anchorage RunFest, and so do the women
Keri McEntee of Fairbanks became the first woman in nearly 30 years to win the overall title in the marathon.
A day in the life of a United States senator: Lisa Murkowski
We joined Alaska’s senior senator on the streets of Washington and in the halls of the Capitol to see what constitutes a normal day.
A day in the life of a United States senator: Dan Sullivan
From his morning run, to committee hearings, to VIP meetings, Anchorage Daily News followed Sen. Sullivan on a “typical” day in D.C.
What we’ve learned from this year’s budget debacle
Alaskans are engaged in the political process and the specific services provided by the state like never before.
Crews reopen Denali Park Road after mudslides, water damage; stranded tourists leave
Road crews have cleared one lane in Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve, and buses returned about 300 stranded tourists to the park entrance safely.
Family’s civil lawsuit blames property owners, Enstar for death of five girls in 2017 Butte fire
The complaint says the family was heating their trailer with the oven when someone accidentally turned on the stove, melting a pan that ignited the blaze.
Dimond gets back in the win column by shutting out Kodiak
The victory was the first in more than a year for the Lynx, who are coming off a season spoiled by an alleged sexual assault scandal.
When biologists stocked a deer-heavy Southeast Alaska island with wolves
The study, conducted in the 1960s, showed how many factors play into the dynamics of a wild animal population.
Open & Shut: Sonic makes its Alaska debut, plus a new restaurant where Arctic Roadrunner used to be
An Anchorage poke shop is also closing its doors at the end of the month.
Cook Inlet gas producer files for bankruptcy, citing lack of tax-credit payments and lack of production
Furie Operating Alaska produces gas in Cook Inlet but has been losing large sums of money.
Three Girdwood residents were among four killed in mountainside plane crash
The fourth victim was visiting from Arizona, Alaska State Troopers say.
Basic, premium economy or ‘Saver’? Inside airlines’ new class system
The new “Basic Economy” or “Saver” fares look cheap at first glance. But don’t be fooled into thinking that’s the final price.
