Bethel resident Renee Gregory grew up in a dry cabin with her family in Denali. “When I was a kid, that was my least favorite chore: cleaning the honey bucket.”
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For liveaboards in the Petersburg harbor, the rent is cheap and the water is fine
Throughout Southeast Alaska, many people make their home on boats. So-called “liveaboards” are motivated by a variety of factors — including a lack of affordable housing.
Soldotna town hall draws support for LGBTQ activist targeted in knife attack
Alaska state Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai, attended the meeting and said he will submit legislation that would add an LGBTQ category to the state’s existing hate crime statute.
Meals for Angoon school children hinge on regular ferry service
Almost all of the children who attend Angoon’s K-12 school receive federally subsidized, low-cost or free school breakfasts or lunches. The supplies for those meals normally arrive in town aboard a state ferry.
Santa Claus is coming to town — in a Black Hawk helicopter
“Operation Santa” is a tradition that dates back to 1956. Each year, the National Guard flies to small, remote Alaskan communities off the road system, bringing presents, ice cream and Santa.
No politics: Just cookies, fudge and photos at traditional open house
Hundreds turned out for the annual Christmas gathering at the Governor’s Mansion.