Stuck with an annoying airline seatmate? Here’s what you can do about it.
The first rule is don’t lose your cool. That can only make matters worse.
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My boyfriend can’t pay his rent, but still won’t stop buying rounds of drinks for our friends
We live together and he often comes up short on his end of expenses, yet he never hesitates to pay for huge groups when we’re out with our friends. He doesn’t see how the two are connected.
How much does it cost to leap from a basic economy fare to a regular plane ticket? It depends.
Most major airlines have their own variation of the basic economy fare. But whether it’s worth it depends on how much you’re willing to give up as a traveler.
It’s the heart of pumpkin spice season, and these cookie butter-crumble pie bars are at your service
Recipe: Cookie butter is a delicious, jarred emulsion made of Biscoff cookies. That flavor combined with not-too-sweet pumpkin and a little sea salt is really something.
Alaska’s climate is changing fast. Garden accordingly.
Who would have imagined that you could still plant bulbs on the third weekend of November?
Turn your sweet potato side into a crispy, cheesy smash
Recipe: After being boiled and smashed and crisped in the oven, sweet potatoes become almost as addictive as a potato chip and great for game-day viewing or holiday snacking.
Alcohol board rejects new limits on entertainment at Alaska breweries and distilleries
Public testimony against a new definition of “entertainment” stretched for more than 1,270 pages.
JetBlue enters the basic economy battle with a ‘humane’ take on budget fares
Squeezed by ultra-low-cost competitors on one end and traditional airlines with limited-perk options on the other, JetBlue has rolled out new bargain fares with restrictions called “blue basic."
Photos: Veterans Day ceremonies in Mat-Su
Ceremonies honoring the men and women who have served took place at the Veterans Wall of Honor in Wasilla and the Glenn Massay Theater in Palmer.
Alaskan who served in both WWII and Vietnam honored in Veterans Day ceremony
Walter Fergus, 94, was a World War II prisoner of war and served two tours during the Vietnam War.
Now that my divorce is final, my friends won’t stop trying to set me up with guys
One girlfriend then set up a Tinder account on my behalf and “revealed” this to me after she had connected with and carried on chats with several guys. Ugh!
Here’s a checklist for surviving holiday travel — with your sanity intact
While visiting the airport is just one part of your trip, you need to be intentional so you can breeze through like a pro. Let’s double-check the basics.
Get the most out of this warm November for your lawn and garden
Gardening: With the nonexistent snow cover come opportunities.
Make a date with this Earl Grey-infused quick bread
Recipe: Plump, sticky Medjool dates go into this quick bread, along with Earl Grey tea and grated apple or carrot.
Bombay South offers solid comfort food to beat that late-autumn slump
Dining review: Bombay Deluxe, the old-school, midtown Indian stalwart, has opened an outpost in South Anchorage. That’s good news, because Indian cuisine is one of the most comforting kinds of food there is.
He wanted to keep our fling a secret. Now he’s dating my friend and I look like the bad guy.
Relationship advice: He told my friend we’d been together and now she’s mad at me. I feel like he threw me under the bus to make himself look good!
Planning on a holiday trip to Seattle? These deals on shopping and entertainment might sweeten the deal
If you’re missing the Anchorage Nordy’s, the Westin is offering a Nordstrom shopping package. There are also package deals for the museums, dining and Christmas events.
These flowering houseplants add cheer to colder Alaska months
November is when we really notice the darkness. Fortunately, many houseplants can help.
New airline routes boost Anchorage summer passenger traffic to record
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport expects even more growth as Eurowings begins service in Alaska.
Cold season is coming. Keep calm and garlic on.
Recipe: This toasted garlic and bread soup might not win beauty prizes, but it’s easy, comforting and you probably already have all the ingredients in your pantry.