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07/10/2024

Good News: Denali Park to reopen ! Park officials said that the entrance to Denali National Park and Preserve will reopen at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday. The Alaska Railroad and Denali Depot will also resume operations.

The reopening does not include Riley Creek Campground, Riley Creek Day Use Area, and the Horseshoe Lake Trail, according to fire officials.

06/22/2024

‘Joy overflowing’: Widowed Point Hope whaling captain shares harvest at Qaġruq
Point Hope captains held a three-day whaling feast, Qaġruq, last week. Nuiqsut also honored its bowhead whaling season with Nalukataq.

05/15/2024

Iditarod veteran Ramey Smyth to build new Burled Arch in Nome. Iditarod veteran Ramey Smyth to build new Burled Arch

05/13/2024

Solar storm puts on brilliant light show in Alaska ! A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications and satellite positioning systems.

04/28/2024

The Burled Arch of the Last Great Race on Earth, which marks the annual finish of the Iditarod sled dog race, collapsed in Nome.

Mayor John Handeland said he had finished dinner Saturday night when he learned the arch had fallen apart. Handeland said he drove to the debris, gathered pieces of the Arch and put them in his truck. The Arch is tightly woven into the community and Handeland said many people are sad of the collapse. Wood rot is the likely culprit, he said, and the Arch is at least 25 years old.

04/19/2024

As the snow recedes, bears are waking up in Anchorage

04/07/2024

Entangled humpback whale freed near Dutch Harbor

03/14/2024

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03/13/2024

Dallas Seavey wins the 52nd Iditarod -
The Last Great Race on Earth®

Veteran musher Dallas Seavey of Talkeetna, Alaska, crossed the finish line of the 52nd running of the Iditarod in Nome at 5:16 p.m. today, claiming his sixth Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race® championship. With this win, Seavey has now become the most celebrated musher in the 52 years of the race.

Seavey had 10 dogs in harness when he triumphantly crossed the finish line to win the Iditarod 2024 title in 9 days, 2 hours, 16 minutes and 8 seconds. Of course, Seavey could not have made it the approximately 975 miles from Anchorage to Nome without his team of incredible dogs.

03/02/2024

Iditarod weekend begins with mushers touring Anchorage in ceremonial start

02/23/2024

Experience the complete Fur Rendezvous with sled dog races, reindeer races and much more

02/08/2024

After a brief hibernation, a Fourth Avenue bear is back in downtown Anchorage.
The recognizable 300-pound, 6-foot-tall fiberglass grizzly bear was hoisted into position Monday morning, then placed above the entrance to a gift store where it has looked out over downtown Southeast for 25 years.
Casey Neumann, watching from the street, said the moment was an emotional reminder of her father, Bob Neumann, the longtime owner of Grizzly's Gifts and the Historic Anchorage Hotel, businesses located in the building at Fourth Avenue and E Street where the bear is mounted.

01/28/2024

The thermostat in Goldstream Valley is below 50 degrees. Hang in there, Fairbanks. The frost won't last too much longer.

01/25/2024

Applications are being accepted for a chance to view bears this summer at the world-renowned McNeil River State Game Sanctuary.

01/23/2024

Howard Farley Sr. - one of the founding fathers of the Iditarod - died on Saturday at the age of 91, according to family members.

Farley was instrumental in getting the Last Great Race off the ground in the early 1970s. Along with musher Joe Redington Sr. of Knik, he brought together the mushers and financial supporters who made the first Iditarod possible in 1973.

Farley, who lives in Nome, participated in that first Iditarod and finished 20th.

01/22/2024

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck under Salcha, a small community about 30 miles (50 km) southeast of Fairbanks (Figure 1). The event was shallow, at 4 miles (7 km) deep, which means it was felt more intensely than if it was deeper in Earth’s crust.

01/15/2024

Designs by Tlingit Artist Featured on New Starbucks Cup Series

Southeast Alaska Native Artist Gains Recognition as Her Work is Showcased on Starbucks’ Artist Collaboration Series Cups and Tumblers

Alison Bremner, a Juneau-based multidisciplinary Tlingit artist, is receiving widespread attention this year following Starbucks' decision to feature her Indigenous art on their new cups and tumblers. The series aims to highlight the creations of independent artists globally.

01/12/2024

Impressive amount of snow on the Haines Road

01/09/2024

Congratulations to 16-year-old Emily Robinson for triumphing over seasoned competitors to claim victory in the Knik 200 sled dog race!

01/02/2024

Celebrating New Years in Downtown Anchorage. Crowds gathered for live music, dance performances and a fireworks display

01/01/2024

As we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your continued support and partnership.

May this year be filled with fresh opportunities, growth, and success for your business. We look forward to another year of collaboration and achieving great milestones together.

Cheers to a prosperous and productive New Year!

12/30/2023

Celebrate New Year's eve in Anchorage!

Whether you're expressing gratitude for the year 2023 or eagerly anticipating the beginning of 2024, there's a multitude of reasons to rejoice on New Year's Eve. Below, we've compiled twelve exciting ways to celebrate, with numerous events taking place in Anchorage and its surrounding areas.

Downtown Anchorage Fireworks

Time: 7-9 p.m. on Sunday
Location: Chinook Lot, Third Avenue and E Street
Details: Join this free annual event, hosted by radio personality Eddie P, featuring musical performances by Hope Social Club. Witness captivating dance acts by Alaska Fire Circus, Sankofa Dance Theatre Alaska, and FlowZone Dance Studio. Mayor Dave Bronson will lead the countdown to an 8 p.m. fireworks display.

Eagle River Fireworks
Time: 6-8 p.m. on Sunday
Location: Lions Park, Eagle River Road and East Eagle River Loop Road
Details: ACF Church presents this free event, offering entertainment, food trucks, and an 8 p.m. fireworks show.

Williwaw Social's 2000s-Themed Party
Details: Step back into the 2000s with music across three floors at Williwaw. A secret artist will perform at midnight, accompanied by a user light show, photo booth, and a Y2K gift for the first 250 attendees. Ticket prices range from $10 for early birds to $40 for day-of, skip-the-line access.

Irish Rockers at Matanuska Brewing
Time: 9 p.m. on Sunday
Location: Matanuska Brewing Midtown, 2830 C St.
Details: The Young Dubliners will headline this event, with a midnight Irish whiskey toast. Local band Black Barrel & The Bad Men will open the show, and tickets are priced at $45.

Prime Rib and Dancing at the Hotel Captain Cook
Time: 8 p.m. on Sunday
Location: Hotel Captain Cook, 939 W. Fifth Ave.
Details: Dance along the Yellow Brick Road, with dancing commencing at 8 p.m. A prime rib buffet is scheduled for 9 p.m., and DJ Lefty will provide entertainment. Enjoy champagne toasts at midnight. Tickets are available for $125.

Torchlight Parade at Alyeska Resort
Time: 9 p.m. on Sunday
Location: Alyeska Resort, 1000 Arlberg Ave. in Girdwood
Details: Experience the traditional Torchlight Parade, followed by a fireworks display. The Roland Roberts Band will keep the party going from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Please note that there's no night skiing on New Year's, as the mountain closes at 5 p.m.

Carousel Lounge's Masquerade
Time: 9 p.m. on Sunday
Location: The Carousel Lounge, 3206 Spenard Road
Details: This free masquerade party features music by Danger Money and includes a Champagne toast at midnight.

Wasilla Fireworks
Time: 8 p.m. on Sunday
Location: Iditapark, 594 W. Nelson Ave. in Wasilla
Details: Wasilla will host its traditional New Year's fireworks display at 8 p.m.

Live Music and a Time Capsule at Koot's
Time: 10 p.m. on Sunday
Location: Koot's, 2435 Spenard Road
Details: Rock out to the sounds of The Stack at this New Year's bash, complete with a DJ. Participate in creating a time capsule filled with memories and trinkets from the past year. Plus, there's a chance to win a Jagermeister speed pour machine.

Rooftop Party at 49th State Brewing
Time: 7 p.m. on Sunday
Location: 49th State Brewing, 717 W. Third Ave.
Details: The High Gravity party on the rooftop at 49th State begins at 7 p.m., with fireworks scheduled for 8 p.m. For diners at 49th State, no tickets are required, but for rooftop access, tickets cost $5 and include either a Frontier Soda or a flagship 49th State Brewing beer.

The Blue Note
Time: 9 p.m. on Sunday
Location: Billiard Palace and Bar, 903 W. Northern Lights Blvd.
Details: Join in the festivities at The Blue Note, featuring party favors, a midnight Champagne toast, and drink specials on margaritas and draft beer. Enjoy free admission and parking, along with music by The Misadventures of Leo and Pam.

No matter where you choose to celebrate, Anchorage and its neighboring areas offer a diverse range of New Year's Eve events to suit everyone's tastes and preferences.

12/30/2023

Anchorage is hoping to open ice skating at Westchester Lagoon soon. It is expected that Westchester Lagoon to be open up for recreational activities in about 10 to 14 days.

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas to all my Facebook friends and family! 🎄✨ May your day be filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. Here's to a wonderful holiday season and a new year filled with blessings. 🎅🎁

12/05/2023

RIP ! Former Iditarod musher Paul Gebhardt died Saturday morning after a lengthy illness, according to Iditarod officials. He was 67.

12/01/2023

Strong solar activity brings with it an active aurora forecast
Fairbanks could see a vivid light show Thursday and Friday nights as three separate solar blasts bombard the Earth’s atmosphere.

11/29/2023

After decades of sugary magic, Hotel Captain Cook pastry chef ices his final gingerbread village

Joe Hickel has put countless hours into his yearly creations, which have brought holiday joy to downtown Anchorage since 1978. Hickel said this year’s gingerbread village will be his last — and likely the hotel’s last, too.

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving !

11/19/2023

Anchorage sees its snowiest November in at least 70 years

A squall that dropped barely an inch of snow Friday morning added just enough accumulation to make this the snowiest November in Anchorage since recordkeeping began in 1953.
Total snow accumulation at 39.1 inches, narrowly surpassing the 1994 total of 38.8 inches.

Friday’s measurement combined with several feet dumped in back-to-back storms last week and Monday set a record for the snow-weary city less than two-thirds of the way through the month.

11/10/2023

Winter storm in Southcentral Alaska: Mayor declares snow emergency. More than a foot of snow — in some areas more than 2 feet — fell across Southcentral Alaska through much of Thursday, causing chaos across the region, including school and highway closures and power outages affecting thousands of Alaskans.

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