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Friday, November 1360 local storiesUpdated 35 min agoForecast and radarLocal news presented by your business
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Today

NewAlaska's News Source2 hr ago

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

NewAnchorage Daily News2 hr ago

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

NewAnchorage Daily News2 hr ago

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

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Anchorage Daily News3 hr ago

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

Anchorage Daily News3 hr ago

Letter: If Montana can do it, why not Alaska?

Seawolf Athletics3 hr ago

Penalties plague Seawolves in Minneapolis

College Hockey News4 hr ago

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

Nacionale4 hr ago

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

Alaska's News Source4 hr ago

ASD interim superintendent appointed by school board

Alaska Public Media6 hr ago

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

Alaska's News Source6 hr ago

Three men charged in two separate Anchorage-area shooting cases

Anchorage Daily News6 hr ago

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

Simple Flying7 hr ago

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

Alaska's News Source9 hr ago

Nationwide ground stop lifted after hours, Alaska flights resuming

Anchorage Daily News10 hr ago

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

Anchorage Daily News10 hr ago

Bipartisan majority in Alaska Senate set to shrink after Republicans depart

Alaska Public Media10 hr ago

The Federal Aviation Administration says airplane departures can resume

Anchorage Daily News10 hr ago

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

Volcano Discovery11 hr ago

Weak mag. 2.2 earthquake - 124 mi northwest of Anchorage, Anchorage Municipality, Alaska, United States, on Friday, Nov 13, 2026, at 08:16 pm (Universal Time)

Your Alaska Link11 hr ago

Alaska Native storyteller Alyssa London to speak with Anchorage students

People.com9:10 am

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

The New Republic5:29 am

Democrats Flip Two More Governor’s Offices in Massive Win

Anchorage Daily News1:32 am

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

Yesterday

WSAZYesterday

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

Seawolf AthleticsYesterday

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

Billings GazetteYesterday

MSUB volleyball pushes Alaska Anchorage before sweep

Alaska's News SourceYesterday

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

Alaska's News SourceYesterday

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

Fox NewsYesterday

TSA discovers suspected cocaine worth $27,750 hidden in coffee container at airport

Your Alaska LinkYesterday

Anchorage launches housing voucher effort to address homelessness

Anchorage Daily NewsYesterday

Letter: Thanks for helping Anchorage learn, vote and lead

PBSYesterday

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

ReutersYesterday

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

New York PostYesterday

Partner of Alaska dad fatally struck by Hollywood scion Jack Sabàto made heartbreaking plea before realizing he was dead

Anchorage Daily NewsYesterday

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

Wednesday, November 11

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 11

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

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 11

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

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

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 10

Peltola’s lead over Sullivan grows, but Alaska’s Senate race is still tight

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

Sunday, November 8

Anchorage Daily NewsNov 8

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

Thursday, November 5

Destinationless TravelNov 5

15 Best Things to do in Anchorage, Alaska in Winter

Monday, November 2

C-SPANNov 2

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

C-SPANNov 2

Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) Speaks to Reporters in Anchorage, Alaska

Alaska Business MagazineNov 2

KPMG Hires Tax Senior Manager in Anchorage

Thursday, October 29

Anchorage Daily NewsOct 29

Strong winds knock out power for thousands from Anchorage to Mat-Su

Alaska Public MediaOct 29

Crews work to restore power to thousands across Anchorage, Mat-Su after windstorm

Alaska Public MediaOct 29

Anchorage police fatally shoot alleged burglary suspect in South Anchorage

Wednesday, October 28

Alaska's News SourceOct 28

Police involved in deadly shooting at south Anchorage parking lot sparked by burglary call

C-SPANOct 28

Alaska Voters Interviewed Outside Polling Location in Anchorage

Tuesday, October 27

Anchorage Daily NewsOct 27

This weekend in Anchorage: Plenty of Halloween fun for families and adults on the town

Monday, October 26

Seawolf AthleticsOct 26

Hockey announces staff additions | University of Alaska Anchorage

Alaska AirlinesOct 26

Alaska Airlines to launch nonstop service between Anchorage and Tokyo Narita

Alaska's News SourceOct 26

Alaska Airlines adds new nonstop route from Anchorage to Japan

Friday, October 23

Alaska's News SourceOct 23

South Anchorage football goes back-to-back as Alaska’s best behind Yarrington, sturdy defense in 14-6 win over West

Anchorage Daily NewsOct 23

Opinion: Why ranked choice is bad for Alaska

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