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UAF researchers use technology to grow food during Alaskan winters 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4p2v8ut3
January 13, 2026 at 6:08 AM
UAF researchers use technology to grow food during Alaskan winters 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4p2v8ut3
A familiar name took home the trophy Monday afternoon in this year's Copper Basin 300. 👇
Defending Iditarod champ takes home second straight Copper Basin 300 title
Jessie Holmes, who won last year’s Iditarod and has finished on the podium three of the last four years, showed that he is still at the top of his game Monday with his second straight win at the Copper Basin 300.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:35 AM
A familiar name took home the trophy Monday afternoon in this year's Copper Basin 300. 👇
Domestic violence: A common trend seen in Anchorage’s 2025 homicides 👉 https://tinyurl.com/ue8zrxn5
January 13, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Domestic violence: A common trend seen in Anchorage’s 2025 homicides 👉 https://tinyurl.com/ue8zrxn5
Peltola Senate challenge draws national battle lines as Murkowski backs Sullivan 👉 https://tinyurl.com/y8pvuvtf
January 13, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Peltola Senate challenge draws national battle lines as Murkowski backs Sullivan 👉 https://tinyurl.com/y8pvuvtf
When wind, heavy snow or other extreme weather damages a home, homeowners are suddenly thrown into an urgent, stressful situation — and that is exactly when scammers often appear. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/3w5cfmxh
January 13, 2026 at 4:03 AM
When wind, heavy snow or other extreme weather damages a home, homeowners are suddenly thrown into an urgent, stressful situation — and that is exactly when scammers often appear. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/3w5cfmxh
Supreme Courts turns down Alaska petition to rule on subsistence fishing rights ➡ https://tinyurl.com/mr3dyjk5
January 13, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Supreme Courts turns down Alaska petition to rule on subsistence fishing rights ➡ https://tinyurl.com/mr3dyjk5
Experts give safety tips as avalanche warnings spread across southcentral Alaska 👉 https://tinyurl.com/3r7ysfe3
January 13, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Experts give safety tips as avalanche warnings spread across southcentral Alaska 👉 https://tinyurl.com/3r7ysfe3
‘It’s a bittersweet day’: Foundation for fallen Alaska climber launches on what would have been his 24th birthday 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4dbkr4m8
January 13, 2026 at 2:26 AM
‘It’s a bittersweet day’: Foundation for fallen Alaska climber launches on what would have been his 24th birthday 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4dbkr4m8
A Virginia man who had a relationship with a Brazilian au pair is going to trial in what prosecutors say was an elaborate double-murder scheme to frame another man in the stabbing of his wife. https://shorturl.at/LCvdI
January 13, 2026 at 1:52 AM
A Virginia man who had a relationship with a Brazilian au pair is going to trial in what prosecutors say was an elaborate double-murder scheme to frame another man in the stabbing of his wife. https://shorturl.at/LCvdI
A change in the city's evacuation advisory has been instated for Juneau residents following a weekend of rain on top of already record snowfall that elevated avalanche risks 👉 https://tinyurl.com/5dcezxhf
January 13, 2026 at 1:27 AM
A change in the city's evacuation advisory has been instated for Juneau residents following a weekend of rain on top of already record snowfall that elevated avalanche risks 👉 https://tinyurl.com/5dcezxhf
Man charged with murder in Texas after he shot and killed an armed home intruder, police say. ➡ https://tinyurl.com/3mbb3bps
January 13, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Man charged with murder in Texas after he shot and killed an armed home intruder, police say. ➡ https://tinyurl.com/3mbb3bps
JUST IN: Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown ➡ https://tinyurl.com/4bnx4fr9
January 12, 2026 at 10:54 PM
JUST IN: Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown ➡ https://tinyurl.com/4bnx4fr9
Mayor LaFrance said this investment will reduce forecasted class-size increases and protect student programs.
Anchorage Mayor proposes $12 million education levy on April ballot
Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance announced a proposal for a $12 million education levy for the April ballot at a press conference Monday.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Mayor LaFrance said this investment will reduce forecasted class-size increases and protect student programs.
Lisa Murkowski makes endorsement hours after Mary Peltola announces Senate challenge against incumbent Dan Sullivan. LATEST 👉 https://tinyurl.com/y8pvuvtf
January 12, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Lisa Murkowski makes endorsement hours after Mary Peltola announces Senate challenge against incumbent Dan Sullivan. LATEST 👉 https://tinyurl.com/y8pvuvtf
FULL STORY ➡ https://shorturl.at/G5pSE
January 12, 2026 at 9:16 PM
FULL STORY ➡ https://shorturl.at/G5pSE
The preliminary investigation determined foul play is not suspected in the doctor's death.
Cause of death revealed for Wasilla doctor charged with child sexual abuse material
The cause of death for a Wasilla cardiologist who was facing 10 counts of possession of child sex abuse material has been released.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:33 PM
The preliminary investigation determined foul play is not suspected in the doctor's death.
Naumov returned to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Thursday night, the final place that his parents watched him compete, and managed to hold his emotions in check until a standing ovation. https://shorturl.at/dsiZf
January 12, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Naumov returned to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Thursday night, the final place that his parents watched him compete, and managed to hold his emotions in check until a standing ovation. https://shorturl.at/dsiZf
Rigo Mendoza-Lopez is left to mourn the death of his 15-year-old son, Kevin Martinez, alone after his wife was arrested by ICE agents. https://shorturl.at/VGe8L
January 12, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Rigo Mendoza-Lopez is left to mourn the death of his 15-year-old son, Kevin Martinez, alone after his wife was arrested by ICE agents. https://shorturl.at/VGe8L
Maine Kindergartner killed by school bus was dragged nearly 300 feet before being run over, report says https://shorturl.at/qcpaB
January 12, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Maine Kindergartner killed by school bus was dragged nearly 300 feet before being run over, report says https://shorturl.at/qcpaB
Koy last performed in Anchorage in September 2023 to a sold-out show. https://shorturl.at/GunCa
January 12, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Koy last performed in Anchorage in September 2023 to a sold-out show. https://shorturl.at/GunCa
President Donald Trump offered two new proposals last week aimed at the stubbornly complex issue of home affordability.
Trump keeps sharing proposals to fix the housing market. Experts doubt they’ll help
President Donald Trump offered two new proposals this week aimed at the stubbornly complex issue of home affordability. Trump on Wednesday said he would move to ban institutional buyers from the housing [...]
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January 12, 2026 at 4:59 PM
President Donald Trump offered two new proposals last week aimed at the stubbornly complex issue of home affordability.
The recalled vehicles' air bag inflators may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture, increasing the risk of injury.
BMW issues recall on 9 models for potentially faulty air bags
BMW has issued a recall for nine models due to faulty air bags.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:35 PM
The recalled vehicles' air bag inflators may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture, increasing the risk of injury.
BREAKING: Former Rep. Mary Peltola announces bid for Senate seat currently held by Dan Sullivan
Mary Peltola, barrier-breaking ex-Alaska congresswoman, is challenging Dan Sullivan in Senate race
Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola said Monday that she would challenge Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in this year’s midterm elections, vowing to shake up the establishment to make life more affordable for Alaskans.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
BREAKING: Former Rep. Mary Peltola announces bid for Senate seat currently held by Dan Sullivan
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough said as of about 2 p.m. Sunday, all remaining flights for the day had been canceled due to weather.
Flights to Ketchikan scheduled for Monday, after many canceled Sunday
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough said as of about 2 p.m. Sunday, all remaining flights for the day had been canceled due to weather.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:05 AM
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough said as of about 2 p.m. Sunday, all remaining flights for the day had been canceled due to weather.
The statement said very large, human-triggered avalanches are likely.
Avalanche risk near Anchorage continues at least through Monday morning
The statement went into effect at 6 a.m. Sunday and continues until at least until 6 a.m. Monday.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:47 AM
The statement said very large, human-triggered avalanches are likely.