its traditional Inupiaq name. Utqiagvik is only accessible by plane: Alaska Airlines and other regional carriers offer service from both Anchorage and Fairbanks. Where to stay: For accommodations ...

The breakthroughs and pioneers are the gold of historical material, even if some are more a curiosity than a significant ...

The vast wilderness, spectacular landscapes and spirit of adventure make Alaska a once-in-a-lifetime destination for many travelers. As the largest state in the U.S., spanning more than half a ...

Some lawmakers believe Gov. Dunleavy may not be in office by the time the new Legislature convenes in January.

Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon Feb 26 ... biologists are celebrating the discovery with a special contest to select a name for the animal. The Name That Whale contest organized by the National ...

Infrastructure needs and road congestion are hot topics for candidates in a Mat-Su region that has grown dramatically in ...

Alaska is one of five states with no state sales tax. However, localities can levy sales taxes, and you might pay local sales tax on some essentials such as groceries. Higher rates are found in ...

Results are still rolling in Wednesday for the Alaska legislative races. At stake: control of the House and Senate, responsible for setting state policy on everything from education to energy to ...

Oliver was the most popular name for baby boys born in Alaska in 2023, according to the state’s annual vital statistics report. Nora was tied as the fourth-most-popular among the names for baby ...

RS1 successfully blasted off from Kodiak Pacific Spaceport in Alaska Tuesday afternoon, but shortly after clearing the launch pad, all nine of the rocket’s engines simultaneously shut down.

Guides take photos of ... John Hall's Alaska - Alaska's Winter Wonders Gwen Pratesi is an avid travel adventurer who fell in love with Alaska on her first visit to the state many years ago.

Fewer Alaska babies were born in 2023 than in previous years, but there were also fewer deaths in the state than in prior ... The most popular name for newborn Alaska boys was Oliver, followed ...