Alaska Capitol to host military exercise, including National Guard, FBI and other agencies

Cruise ship passengers in Alaska’s capital city, visitors to the Alaska State Capitol and residents could be greeted by officials in hazmat suits next week as the city hosts a large-scale military exercise. “Operation ORCA” will test the readiness of first …

From the Last Frontier to the Olympics – Alaska Sports Hall of Fame ceremony was one to remember

Anchorage’s Jack Leveque receives the Pride of Alaska youth award. Photo by Jim Kohl A capacity crowd filled the Anchorage Museum on Thursday night, united by inspiration, words of wisdom and merriment in celebrating the lasting impact of Alaska’s current …

Cargo ship carrying electric vehicles burns off Alaska

A fire on a cargo ship carrying electric vehicles that contain highly flammable lithium-ion batteries was burning off Alaska’s coast on Wednesday night, more than 24 hours after it broke out, the U.S. Coast Guard and the ship’s manager said. Subscribe …

Opinion: UAA’s College of Health — Empowering Alaska’s future, one nurse at a time

UAA’s College of Health is not only preparing students for high-demand careers — it is transforming lives and strengthening communities across the state. By Denise Runge • June 6, 2025 2:30 am At the University of Alaska Anchorage, we understand the health …

Roadtrippin’ 2025: Visiting Alaska’s oldest bar

New Bureau of Land Management director for Alaska is UAA graduate and veteran of oil, gas, mining work

The Bureau of Land Management has appointed Kevin Pendergast as the new director of its Alaska State office, placing a seasoned expert at the helm of managing more than 70 million acres of surface land and 220 million acres of federal subsurface estate …

Montana’s Tribal Colleges Warn: Pell Grant Changes Threaten American Indian and Alaska Native Student Access and Local ...

HELENA — Montana’s Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) are sounding the alarm about proposed changes to the federal Pell Grant program, emphasizing the dire consequences these threats pose for American Indian and Alaska Native students, rural …

‘Alaska saved America’, a netizen with 184 followers prompts Musk to reconsider Dragon threat

When the social media was enjoying an enticing public spat between buddies Elon Musk and Donald Trump an unknown X account with just 184 followers did the unthinkable. After Elon Musk threatened to decommission its Dragon spacecraft immediately when Trump …

Roadtrippin’ 2025: A tour of the historic Alaska State Capitol

JUNEAU, Alaska (KTUU) - Just across the street from the Juneau-Douglas City Museum is another building filled with history. The Alaska’s News Source crew in Juneau was given a personal tour of the Alaska State Capitol, a building that creates a new layer …

Lawyer for 10 Whittier family members says delays expected in Alaska voter misconduct case

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The lawyer representing 10 different American Samoan family members who are accused by state prosecutors of committing voter misconduct said Thursday that he expects multiple delays in the case. The argument against the family is …