The Tlingit language is changing as new words are coined for a modern era
While there is no formal process for approving new words, there are efforts underway to develop one.
Alaska Life
Her high school sweetheart acts like he’s still in high school. Should she put a ring on it?
Hear that? That's the sound of both Wayne and Wanda shaking their heads no.
Ketchikan couple have measured over 17 years of Alaskan weather
Bill and Wynn Hopkins have been National Weather Service cooperative observers since 2001.
Hit the highlights on Hawaii’s Big Island - without driving too much
On my first few trips to the island, I set an ambitious agenda. On this trip, we stayed on the west coast of the island -- and didn’t venture too far from the shore.
How Alaska Eats: We only have pies for you
Live free, pie hard. And enter our recipe contest.
Here’s where to get a Thanksgiving meal in Anchorage
Several restaurants and community venues are open to serve Thanksgiving dinner. Some community events are even free for all to enjoy.
Indoor plants need fresh air too. Here’s how to give it to them.
A reader wants to know a bit of the science behind why plants need good air circulation.
Sweet potato pie with marshmallow meringue wants on your dessert table
Lovers of candied yams with marshmallows: we have designed a pie just for you (everybody else will love it too.)
Let easy caramel pie ease your pie anxiety
This old-school pantry pie turns cookie crumbs and condensed milk into something luxurious.
Join us in celebrating a combined 65 years of award-winning ADN photojournalism
Free event, 5-8 p.m., King Street Brewing Co. in South Anchorage.
The ‘gravy lady’ needs a hand: Donation drive underway for Thanksgiving meals in Southcentral Alaska
Bean's Cafe expects to serve 1,000 meals. A Wasilla mission holds a full sit-down dinner. None of it comes without help.
Alaska Native language summit in Juneau will celebrate fluent speakers
An upcoming summit will bring together the last remaining speakers of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian, organizers said Friday.
Healing totem in Juneau channels a higher voice to strengthen survivors of domestic violence and sex assault
Wayne Price, master Tlingit carver and UAS faculty member, is deep into the process of creating a healing totem pole for Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies.
Plan ahead for the smoothest possible flights during the holiday season
The day before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year — just ahead of the following Sunday.
A letter to Alaska
An ADN photographer, on his retirement, looks back at more than three decades documenting the people and places of Alaska.
How Alaska Eats: Okonomiyaki (say what?) and who wants a KitchenAid?
Do not fear the cabbage.
Alaska-grown poinsettias are among the nation’s best
Alaska gardening: All manner of new varieties with different-colored and -patterned flowers will be introduced this holiday season.
At Gia Dinh, you should order this remarkable soup (it isn’t pho)
Dining review: I'm still thinking about hu tieu mi nuoc from Gia Dinh, a new restaurant on International Airport Road.
Alaskana recipe: Okonomiyaki or Japanese-style savory cabbage pancakes
I know. Cabbage isn't sexy. But these savory pancakes will please a crowd.
Photos: Northern lights shimmer over Southcentral Alaska
Now that the skies are dark again, the aurora borealis has a chance to give a show. Overnight Sunday to Monday, many in Southcentral Alaska had a view.