Alaska Life

Jumping worms, which can be identified by the light-colored bands, will inhale organic materials at a rapid rate.

Americans are rethinking long-awaited vacations as travel costs rise almost everywhere.

Orso almost shuttered for good during the pandemic, but an employee’s gamble saved it.

From Peril Strait and Murder Cove to Refuge Rock and Massacre Bay, the names are representative of a dark time in history.

People who are successful at staying organized over time tend to share these behaviors and habits.

John Schandelmeier: There’s virtually no downside to raising chickens. It just takes a little know-how and preparation.

Debroah Green and Ken Wilkenson used bargain tickets to South Africa to help curate a trip to remember.

Is this guy worth trying to reconcile with? Wayne and Wanda aren’t so sure.

The students designed a pair of shoes for the Vans Custom Culture competition, with a chance of winning up to $50,000 for their art department. Wrangell High School is one of 250 schools picked to participate in the contest.

Depending on the application, a good mulch can be woody and leafy or high-sugar green material for a garden.

Histories of Anchorage: Although a number of major acts like Fleetwood Mac and the Grateful Dead played in Alaska during Alaska’s boom in the late 20th century, many shows were plagued by sound and venue issues.

It’s a new employment landscape out there, say Wayne and Wanda. And there may be a solution that solves the issue of wanting to work remotely and brings a higher wage.

While jet fuel costs and flight demand are pushing fares up, competition is keeping them in check, according to travel columnist Scott McMurren.

A freshly crushed peppercorn crust is key to the steak, while the sauce is a fortified mix of cream and stock.

It may mean pulling back bird feeders or getting tomato plants into a greenhouse.

The other side of the isolation of the last two years is the collection of people we’ve hung onto. Wendi Gratrix hung on to her Twitter friends. And they hung onto her, too.

Their advice to young couples: Life is short, so have fun and carve out time to talk about your day.

Alaska history: Hammond, who defeated Wally Hickel by 98 votes in the 1978 gubernatorial primary, penned “Nip and Tuck” to commemorate the victory.

Relationships are built on trust and communication. And Wayne and Wanda think this one might need an infusion of both to survive.

Travelers can earn Alaska Airlines miles when they fly on Air Tahiti Nui. But the big question is this: How many frequent flyer miles will it take to get a ticket from Alaska to Tahiti?