This Day in Alaska History-November 8th, 1955
On November 8th 1955, fifty-five candidates consisting of 49 men and six women converged on the newly built Union Hall at the University of Alaska
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Peltola extends lead over Sullivan in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race as ballot-counting continues
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola extended her lead over incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan in an updated vote total published Monday by the
Alaska withdraws plan to privatize state employees’ payroll system
The Alaska Department of Administration has canceled a request for proposals that could have led to the privatization of the state’s payroll system for 14,000
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Holiday Gifts for Alaska Anglers and Hunters
Holiday gifts for the anglers, hunters, and Alaska-lovers on your list don’t get much easier than this. Our holiday specials include subscription 4-packs of Fish
The Upper Cook Inlet Coho Conundrum
Cook Inlet coho runs have fallen short of escapement goals for several years, and this season Mat-Su streams closed to coho retention, much as they
A Lot on the Line for America’s Most Prolific Salmon Forest
The Tongass National Forest stretches across nearly 17 million acres of southeast Alaska, a place where salmon, steelhead, and trout are born in cold, clean
Seared Halibut With Carrot-Top Pesto
Rescinding The Roadless Rule
Faces of Bristol Bay: Building for the Future
Pan-Fried Halibut With Sour Cream and Onion Sauce
Talachulitna Float | The Jig Life: Episode 12
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Beyond the Aurora: Growing Dark Sky Tourism in Alaska
Visitors come to Alaska in winter to see the northern lights. The darkness that makes the aurora visible also shows them the Milky Way, meteor
When Fall Arrives in Juneau
There comes a morning each year when Juneauites wake up and instinctively know that summer is over. The signs have been gathering for weeks. Fireweed
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Holiday Bazaars Showcase Local Fairbanks Artisans
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Where else can you find moosehide beadwork picture frames, nature-inspired ornaments, hand-crafted ivory
Autumn Auroras: Northern Lights and Warm Nights
Why autumn is a great time for aurora viewing September and October are excellent months for aurora viewing. Fairbanks is directly under the Auroral
Anchorage for Digital Nomads: Balancing Work and Adventure
Remote work has changed the way we think about travel. Who says your office needs four walls? In Anchorage, your workspace can come with a
World Eskimo-Indian Olympics Take Center Stage
Every July, Fairbanks hosts the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics (WEIO), a four-day series of competitions and cultural practices. WEIO draws Native athletes and dancers from
4th of July Restaurant and Event Information
Happy Independence Day! To make your dining experience a breeze this 4th of July weekend, our Visitor Services team has compiled a helpful list. We’ve