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Today

Alaska Native News10 hr ago

Anchorage Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Distributing Controlled Substances

Boing Boing4:00 am

Alaskan surfers ride the freezing bore tide waves of Turnagain Arm

The Jerusalem Post3:10 am

Alaska Senate long-shot subpoenaed in probe of alleged spoiler recruitment

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Yesterday

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‘Continuing that change’: Downtown Anchorage unveils new mural

Alaska's News SourceYesterday

Man sentenced to 60 years for murder of known Anchorage homeless advocate

Anchorage Daily NewsYesterday

Like in past elections, Alaska is still counting ballots. When will we know who won?

The Lufkin Daily NewsYesterday

Democratic US Senate candidate Mary Peltola campaigns in Anchorage, Alaska

ReutersYesterday

Peltola campaign sues Alaska to get records on rejected absentee ballots

Anchorage Daily NewsYesterday

Peltola campaign sues Alaska election officials, seeking data about absentee ballots that may be rejected

Anchorage Daily NewsYesterday

Bipartisan coalitions in Alaska Senate, House name leadership for incoming Legislature

Alaska's News SourceYesterday

Anchorage man guilty on all counts in 2023 killing

Alaska's News SourceYesterday

Jury finds Anchorage man guilty on all counts in 2023 Anchorage killing

Alaska BeaconYesterday

New outbreak of mpox in Anchorage prompts advisory from state health officials

Alaska's News SourceYesterday

3 arrested for vandalism at Anchorage elementary school

Your Alaska LinkYesterday

Operation Warm to provide winter coats to more than 450 Anchorage children

Alaska's News SourceYesterday

Police release body camera video from fatal August shooting of Anchorage woman

Alaska's News SourceYesterday

‘Oh, this is real,’ Truck crashes into front of Anchorage home, drives off

Alaska's News SourceYesterday

2,800 Anchorage fifth graders to attend UAA basketball game

Democracy DocketYesterday

New data suggests Peltola likely to win Alaska, voters not confused by 2 Dan Sullivans

Anchorage Daily NewsYesterday

This weekend around Anchorage: Best of Alaska, America at 250 and plenty of First Friday events

Thursday, November 5

Destinationless TravelNov 5

15 Best Things to do in Anchorage, Alaska in Winter

Alaska's News SourceNov 5

Peltola and Sullivan campaigns project wins while a quarter of ballots are outstanding

Alaska's News SourceNov 5

Got leftover pumpkins? The Central Transfer Station wants them

Alaska's News SourceNov 5

Part of Anchorage condo complex remains boarded up following fatal fire

Alaska's News SourceNov 5

Is it too soon to celebrate Christmas?

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 5

Trump weighs in on Alaska’s tight U.S. Senate race as thousands of ballots are yet to be tallied

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 5

Anchorage police chief details chaotic leadup to officer’s fatal shooting of armed burglary suspect

Alaska Public MediaNov 5

Burglary suspect fatally shot by Anchorage police had stolen hundreds of apartment keys, officials say

PoliticoNov 5

Both parties plead for cash for the fight over Mississippi and Alaska’s Senate seats

Alaska Public MediaNov 5

The Anchorage Weekender: First Friday, National Bison Day and 6 more local events

WGMENov 5

Votes still being counted in close Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi

Alaska's News SourceNov 5

Newly released images show moments before deadly south Anchorage officer-involved shooting

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 5

Federal program changes drive higher meal costs for Anchorage schools

PBSNov 5

Alaskans are waiting for more votes in Senate and governor's races. Both could go to ranked tabulations

Alaska's News SourceNov 5

‘They’re here forever’: Two Bactrian camel calves arrive at the Alaska Zoo

Alaska's News SourceNov 5

Anchorage Assembly passes police surveillance rules after rejecting stricter limits

PoliticoNov 5

Trump: Alaska’s incumbent GOP senator would ‘easily’ win if given ‘fake’ challenger’s votes

ICT NewsNov 5

Sullivan, Peltola project confidence while awaiting results in Alaska US Senate race

Wednesday, November 4

The Business StandardNov 4

Why US Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi haven't been called yet, and how long it could take

Alaska's News SourceNov 4

When are ballots counted in Alaska?

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 4

Alaska voters rejecting 2 Kenai judges in initial election results

Alaska Public MediaNov 4

6 takeaways from Alaska’s election

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 4

Only a few Senate, gubernatorial races have yet to be called

Legacy | ObituaryNov 4

Agnes Magby Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Anchorage, AK - Carlsbad Current-Argus

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 4

Preliminary results from Alaska’s 2026 general election

YahooNov 4

Explainer-What's next for Alaska's unusual US Senate race

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 4

Alaska election shenanigans date back to territorial days

ReutersNov 4

What's next for Alaska's unusual US Senate race

MaxPrepsNov 4

West Anchorage High School (AK) Football

MaxPrepsNov 4

South Anchorage High School (AK) Football

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 4

Voters weigh affordability and partisanship on Election Day in Alaska

Tuesday, November 3

MaxPrepsNov 3

South Anchorage High School

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 3

Alaska to keep its election system, early results show

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 3

Democrat Kreiss-Tomkins takes early lead in Alaska governor’s race as ballot counting begins

Alaska Public MediaNov 3

Sullivan and Peltola locked in tight U.S. Senate race as more results come in

Seawolf AthleticsNov 3

Turner era starts with pair against Evergreen | University of Alaska Anchorage

C-SPANNov 3

Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) Casts Ballot in Anchorage, Alaska

Alaska's News SourceNov 3

LIVE BLOG: Early Alaska election results are in

Monday, November 2

Alaska Business MagazineNov 2

KPMG Hires Tax Senior Manager in Anchorage

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