Remembering those who gave all
To quote a fellow veteran, “You have never lived until you have almost died. For those that who have to fight for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.”
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This Eagle River woman served on D-Day and was the first nurse at Milwaukee’s County Stadium. She just turned 100 -- and still loves a good party.
A letter-writing campaign for Eagle River veteran Charlotte Schwid resulted in hundreds of cards from around the world.
Legislative memo challenges legality of governor’s political ad
The memo, from the Alaska Legislature’s legal team, was commissioned by Rep. Zack Fields, D-Anchorage.
Critics say state attempts to expand drilling waste that can be released in Cook Inlet
An Alaska state environmental officer called the impact “minor” and said it will increase efficiencies amid limited budgets.
Oil Search gets federal approval for Nanushuk project
It marks the end of nearly four years of study on the roughly $5 billion project, which has the potential to produce upwards of 120,000 barrels of oil per day at its peak.
In Southeast, Alaska is seeing its first extreme drought ever recorded, climatologists say
Climate scientists are still working to define drought impacts for Alaska’s wettest region since drought categories have historically been based on what’s typical in the Lower 48.
Dimond girls beat rival South to claim the Division I state soccer crown in OT
The Lynx turned back the defending champion Wolverines to claim another state championship.
A year after a heartbreaking loss, Colony Knights are Alaska’s Division I boys soccer champions
The Knights denied the West Eagles 2-0 in Saturday’s title match.
Rain and records fall Saturday at Alaska state track and field championships
The ACS boys won their seventh straight team title, while the Chugiak boys, South girls and Kenai girls also took home trophies.
UAA’s Caroline Kurgat ends a brilliant career by claiming her 7th national championship
The senior won Saturday’s 5,000-meter race to complete a sweep of the 10,000 and 5,000 for the second straight year.
This musician likes to hook up but isn’t acting like a boyfriend. Will he ever?
Relationship advice: Having “just sex” with someone is great until you want something more.
Division II soccer repeat: Kenai boys win in OT, Juneau girls cruise
The Kardinals successfully defended their state championship with a sudden-death victory.