The big animals that roam Alaska’s largest city are carrying bacteria that cannot be killed by commonly used medicines.
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A massive search off Mexico coast for missing Alaska couple and their friend has been called off
After scouring roughly 200,000 square miles with no sign of the three and their sailboat, the Mexican navy and U.S. Coast Guard have suspended the search. They’ve been missing for more than two weeks.
As fishing guides diversify, rockfish feel the pressure
Recently the total rockfish harvest in Cook Inlet saltwater skyrocketed to over 50,000 fish a year — a 300% increase from the historical average.
Anchorage’s winter shelters are closing soon. What then?
Homelessness experts expect the number of people sleeping outdoors in Anchorage to swell from about 300 to as many as 800.
Kenai Peninsula Borough settles harassment suit involving former mayor for $237K
The announcement comes eight months after Pierce resigned and six months after his former assistant, Pamela Wastell, sued him for repeated sexual harassment, and sued the borough for failing to protect her.
2 people survive late-season Southcentral Alaska avalanches
The Chugach’s heavy snow load may persist into the summer, posing a potential threat to hikers in areas like Crow Pass, Powerline Pass and the Byron Glacier Trail.