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Saturday, November 1460 local storiesUpdated 5 hr agoForecast and radarLocal news presented by your business
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Today

The Lufkin Daily News7 hr ago

Alaska election officials process ballots from the US midterm election in Anchorage

Gopher Puck Live7 hr ago

Ziemer Scores Four as Gophers Roll Past Alaska Anchorage

Fox News7 hr ago

Pentagon's former UFO investigator offers simple theory for mysterious jellyfish-shaped object on video

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The Sunday Guardian7 hr ago

WATCH Viral Video: Mysterious Jellyfish-Like Object With Strange Tentacles Spotted Floating Over Alaska, UFO Or Alien? Bizarre Footage Goes Viral

Volcano Discovery9 hr ago

Minor mag. 1.9 earthquake - Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 81 mi northwest of Anchorage, Anchorage Municipality, Alaska, United States, on Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, at 02:35 am (GMT -9)

Volcano Discovery10 hr ago

Weak mag. 2.1 earthquake - Kenai Peninsula Borough, 87 mi west of Anchorage, Anchorage Municipality, Alaska, United States, on Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, at 01:38 am (GMT -9)

Yesterday

CBS NewsYesterday

Alaska elects Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, the first Democratic governor since 1998

Anchorage Daily NewsYesterday

Peltola grows lead in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race after thousands more ballots are counted

The Business StandardYesterday

Peltola extends lead in Alaska Senate race as final count approaches

News-Press NOWYesterday

Alaska voters reject ballot measure seeking to repeal open primaries, ranked voting system

Anchorage Daily NewsYesterday

Letter: Don’t undo Alaska’s hard-won SNAP progress

NPRYesterday

Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wins race for Alaska governor, replaces a Republican

Anchorage Daily NewsYesterday

Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins elected to serve as Alaska’s 13th governor

Alaska's News SourceYesterday

JKT wins governor’s race, flipping seat blue in Dunleavy referendum

Volcano DiscoveryYesterday

Weak mag. 2.4 earthquake - Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 78 mi northwest of Anchorage, Anchorage Municipality, Alaska, United States, on Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, at 04:38 am (GMT -9)

Seawolf AthleticsYesterday

Penalties plague Seawolves in Minneapolis

Volcano DiscoveryYesterday

Minor mag. 1.8 earthquake - 161 mi southwest of Anchorage, Anchorage Municipality, Alaska, United States, on Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, at 12:04 am (GMT -9)

University of Minnesota AthleticsYesterday

Men's Hockey vs Alaska Anchorage

College Hockey NewsYesterday

Minnesota 7, Alaska-Anchorage 3 - Friday, November 13, 2026 Box Score

NacionaleYesterday

What was the jellyfish UFO in Alaska? Nobody knows, but the video is from June and may show a kite

Alaska's News SourceYesterday

ASD interim superintendent appointed by school board

Anchorage Daily NewsYesterday

Anchorage School Board to vote on appointing Clare Fulp as interim superintendent

Alaska Public MediaYesterday

Alaska air travelers express confusion as some flights continue amid nationwide flight grounding

Alaska's News SourceYesterday

Three men charged in two separate Anchorage-area shooting cases

Anchorage Daily NewsYesterday

Open & Shut: Anchorage gets a Toys ‘R’ Us, a Nordic skate shop, an Alaska Native garment store and a bookstore

Simple FlyingYesterday

Alaska Airlines Plans To Connect Tokyo From Anchorage, But Can Only Do It With 1 Boeing 737

Anchorage Daily NewsYesterday

2 missing after vehicle plunges into Southeast Alaska river, troopers say

Anchorage Daily NewsYesterday

Bipartisan majority in Alaska Senate set to shrink after Republicans depart

Alaska's News SourceYesterday

Nationwide ground stop lifted after hours, Alaska flights resuming

Anchorage Daily NewsYesterday

Opinion: Alaska’s next great resource may be its cold climate

Alaska Public MediaYesterday

The Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume

Your Alaska LinkYesterday

Two men face felony charges after Anchorage shooting, pursuit

Anchorage Daily NewsYesterday

South Anchorage and Monroe Catholic pick up gritty wins on Day 1 of 3A/4A state volleyball tournament

Your Alaska LinkYesterday

Alaska Native storyteller Alyssa London to speak with Anchorage students

People.comYesterday

TSA Allegedly Discovers $28,000 Worth of Cocaine Hidden in Coffee Container at Alaska Airport

The New RepublicYesterday

Democrats Flip Two More Governor’s Offices in Massive Win

Anchorage Daily NewsYesterday

Dunleavy pushes for data centers in Alaska as he prepares to leave office

Thursday, November 12

KSLANov 12

‘General Hospital’ actor releases statement after son is charged in fatal hit-and-run

Seawolf AthleticsNov 12

Seawolves blank 'Jackets for 20th victory | University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 12

Peltola, Kreiss-Tomkins grow leads after latest ballot counts in Alaska

Alaska's News SourceNov 12

Jack Sabàto appears in court in fatal Anchorage hit-and-run case

Alaska's News SourceNov 12

Storms coming in from all directions, active weather continues across Alaska

Your Alaska LinkNov 12

Anchorage launches housing voucher effort to address homelessness

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 12

Opinion: Every part of Anchorage deserves a stronger voice on the school board

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 12

Letter: Thanks for helping Anchorage learn, vote and lead

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 12

A gardening columnist for 50 years, Jeff Lowenfels recalls his start and the evolution of Alaska horticulture

PBSNov 12

Alaska judge rules a request by Peltola campaign for ballot data in Senate race is 'not reasonable'

ReutersNov 12

Alaska judge rules against Democratic US ​Senate candidate's request for absentee ballot data

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 12

Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft apps.

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 12

Kreiss-Tomkins previews policy priorities as he awaits final election results

Wednesday, November 11

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 11

Opinion: Alaska’s mistreatment of people with a disability must be addressed

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 11

This weekend around Anchorage: Concerts, screenings, fundraisers, fairs and even a brawl!

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 11

Alaska Supreme Court revives state’s opioid pharmacy lawsuit against Albertsons, Kroger

New York PostNov 11

Exclusive | Alaska dad killed by Hollywood scion Jack Sabàto was visiting sick partner in hospital when he was hit

PBSNov 11

More than a dozen key races remain too early to call one week after Election Day

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 11

More Dan J. Sullivan voters rank Peltola over Sen. Sullivan, preliminary data shows

Tuesday, November 10

USAFactsNov 10

What is the inflation rate of the Anchorage, AK area?

Monday, November 9

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 9

Peltola, JKT, Begich maintain leads in Alaska’s latest ballot counts

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 9

Judge denies request by Peltola campaign for absentee ballot data from Alaska Division of Elections

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