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Yesterday

Anchorage Daily NewsYesterday

Anchorage officials seek better ‘tools to respond’ to Alaska natural disasters like Halong

Anchorage Daily NewsYesterday

Vital records: Losing and restoring identity through official paperwork

Legacy | ObituaryYesterday

Muriel Frances Furman Obituary (2026) - Vancouver, WA - Janssen's Alaska Cremation Center - Anchorage

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Bioengineer.orgYesterday

Translocation Deters Short-Eared Owls but Not Red-Tailed Hawks at Alaska Airfields

Volcano DiscoveryYesterday

Light mag. 3.5 earthquake - 27 km NNW of Cooper Landing, Alaska, on Sunday, Nov 8, 2026, at 05:46 am (Anchorage time)

Volcano DiscoveryYesterday

Magnitude 3.7 Earthquake Strikes Near Anchorage, Alaska, USA

FTN newsYesterday

Alaska Airlines Adds Anchorage-Tokyo Flights in 2027

A-Z AnimalsYesterday

Why Is This Massive Moose Trotting Through Anchorage?

Western Oregon University AthleticsYesterday

Seawolves Take Out Wolves

The Times of IsraelYesterday

Kremlin hopes Democrats’ midterm sweep won’t shift Trump’s views on Ukraine

Anchorage Daily NewsYesterday

Alaska Sports Scoreboard: Nov. 7, 2026

Saturday, November 7

Seawolf AthleticsNov 7

Seawolves overcome Geoducks for 88-72 victory | University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 7

Man convicted in unprovoked killing of Anchorage homeless advocate gets 60-year sentence

Volcano DiscoveryNov 7

Weak mag. 2.6 earthquake - Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 118 mi north of Anchorage, Anchorage Municipality, Alaska, United States, on Sunday, Nov 8, 2026, at 02:08 am (GMT -9)

Volcano DiscoveryNov 7

Weak mag. 2.3 earthquake - 140 mi southwest of Anchorage, Anchorage Municipality, Alaska, United States, on Sunday, Nov 8, 2026, at 11:57 am (GMT -9)

Seawolf AthleticsNov 7

UAA overcomes College of Idaho challenge, 71-70

The Herald JournalNov 7

Alaska Anchorage St. Thomas Hockey

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 7

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

Volcano DiscoveryNov 7

Weak mag. 2.5 earthquake - Kenai Peninsula Borough, 60 mi west of Anchorage, Anchorage Municipality, Alaska, United States, on Saturday, Nov 7, 2026, at 07:29 am (GMT -9)

TAG24 NEWS USA INCNov 7

Mary Peltola sues Alaska over rejected absentee ballots as she secures thin-margin majority

Volcano DiscoveryNov 7

Weak mag. 2.1 earthquake - Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 21 mi north of Anchorage, Anchorage Municipality, Alaska, United States, on Saturday, Nov 7, 2026, at 05:27 am (GMT -9)

Boing BoingNov 7

Alaskan surfers ride the freezing bore tide waves of Turnagain Arm

The Jerusalem PostNov 7

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

Friday, November 6

Alaska's News SourceNov 6

‘Continuing that change’: Downtown Anchorage unveils new mural

Alaska's News SourceNov 6

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

Alaska's News SourceNov 6

First Alert Weather

ReutersNov 6

Peltola campaign sues Alaska to get records on rejected absentee ballots

The Lufkin Daily NewsNov 6

Democratic US Senate candidate Mary Peltola campaigns in Anchorage, Alaska

Legacy | ObituaryNov 6

Deirdre Adams Obituary (2026) - Anchorage, AK - Legacy Funeral Home-Heritage Chapel at Angelus

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 6

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

Alaska's News SourceNov 6

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

Alaska BeaconNov 6

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

Alaska's News SourceNov 6

3 arrested for vandalism at Anchorage elementary school

Alaska's News SourceNov 6

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

Alaska's News SourceNov 6

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

Democracy DocketNov 6

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

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

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 5

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

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 Assembly approves temporary committee to oversee APD policies

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 5

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

Your Alaska LinkNov 5

Anchorage police detail 9-second timeline in deadly officer-involved shooting

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

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 5

Neighborhood concerns delay bid by Linda’s Place to become Anchorage’s latest long-term shelter

Alaska's News SourceNov 5

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

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

Wednesday, November 4

Chicago TribuneNov 4

Alaskans wait for more votes in US Senate and governor’s races, with both still undecided

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 4

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

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 4

Alaska voters rejecting 2 Kenai judges in initial election results

New Castle NewsNov 4

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

YahooNov 4

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

ReutersNov 4

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

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