The best and worst Girl Scout cookies, ranked by a panel of pastry chefs and Scouts
This panel is here to settle the divisive questions of our time.
Alaska Life
When does a newcomer become a ‘real Alaskan’? History shows it depends who you’re asking.
Histories of Anchorage: During every population boom, Alaskans became interested in terms to divide residents from newcomers, words like “cheechako,” “sourdough” and “real Alaskan.”
Chicken, sausage and shrimp jambalaya is one big pot of crowd-pleasing fun
This traditional, simple jambalaya is a great dish to serve at parties. The Cajun or Creole rice-based dish typically includes a several proteins and a variety of vegetables.
Before we commit for life, I kind of wish my fiancee could commit to a steady job
Advice: My friends joke that she’s just biding her time to when we’re married so she can be a housewife, and I am starting to wonder if that’s true.
What Alaska Airlines’ expanded partnership with American means for flyers
Later this spring, Alaska Airlines travelers once again will be able to accrue and redeem miles on all American Airlines flights.
Roses are red — but this plant is a far more interesting valentine
Jeff Lowenfels: Hoya kerri is a vining wax plant, only this one has heart-shaped leaves.
Going the chocolate route this Valentine’s? These lava cakes are sure to be a hit
Recipe: This very easy but impressive dessert is a nod to the ’80s that’s not quite a pudding, not quite a cake
Poodle perfection: Siba wins best in show at Westminster
Daniel the golden retriever was the crowd favorite, but Siba caught the eye of the judge.
Happy meal: Poodle stops for fast food, wins at Westminster
After lunching on grilled chicken sandwiches from a nearby McDonald’s, Siba the poodle won the nonsporting group.
How South Addition became Anchorage’s first red-light district
Histories of Anchorage: In the early days of the city, the area was home exclusively to prostitutes whose crib houses lined both sides of the road.
After a breakup, is it OK to stay close friends with your ex’s sibling? Our experts disagree.
Relationship advice: She wants to stay close with her ex’s sister. Wayne doesn’t see anything wrong with that; Wanda disagrees.
Summer is coming sooner than you think — and with it, a deluge of flight options
It’s never too soon to start scoping out flights for potential spring and summer trips.
What should we do after beetles kill Southcentral’s spruce trees?
Jeff Lowenfels: Topics of the first-ever community tree forum include: What do you replace a 50-year-old spruce with? Should we replace spruce with spruce? What to do with all the dead wood?
For the Alaska Heat high school hockey team, the player pool is geographically gigantic
The team draws players from Glennallen, Tok and Utqiagvik. Full-team practices are infrequent, but Snapchat keeps the players in touch.
Miss the old Roadrunner on Arctic? Alleyway Grille just might be your jam.
The owners, who earned their street cred serving up grub at Chilkoot Charlie’s, are now offering what might be best described as bar food without the bar.
Sitka basks in glow of mention in emotional Super Bowl advertisement by Google
The Sitka mention was not coincidental, and may be chalked up to Visit Sitka keeping an eye out for opportunities.
For a time, The Spa unified a generation. Here’s what happened to it.
Histories of Anchorage: For two decades, The Spa was the only pool available to Anchorage civilians. If you wanted to swim in any season other than summer, you swam at The Spa.
I love my best friend dearly. I just wish she wasn’t around quite so much.
Relationship advice: My best friend from childhood moved up here in November and has been staying with me. It should be this great thing, but she’s driving me crazy!
Traveling and worried about the coronavirus outbreak? Here are suggestions for staying healthy.
The potential spreading of the coronavirus outside of China is concerning. But right now, China is the only country in Asia where the CDC has upgraded its guidance to a “Level 3,” warning against any non-essential travel.
Super Bowl favorite food map is - once again - decadent and depraved
Wings, dips and ... green beans? And what’s with Alaska and dill pickle with beef dip?