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A nearby construction crew recued two skaters after they fell through the ice on a lake near Wasilla this week. The incident showed that most lakes are not yet safe for travel despite a recent spell of cold weather.
Construction crew rescues 2 skaters from plunge into thin ice near Wasilla
The incident Monday afternoon shows most lakes are not yet safe for travel despite a recent spell of cold weather.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
A nearby construction crew recued two skaters after they fell through the ice on a lake near Wasilla this week. The incident showed that most lakes are not yet safe for travel despite a recent spell of cold weather.
The Trump administration released details of ConocoPhillips’ plans for a major oil exploration campaign this winter in the NPR-A. The review includes a one-week comment period.
Feds release ConocoPhillips’ big winter exploration plans in Alaska as critics denounce short comment period
The Trump administration released the plans Monday with a 1 week comment period that conservationists say is insufficient. The work could employ up to 900 people.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The Trump administration released details of ConocoPhillips’ plans for a major oil exploration campaign this winter in the NPR-A. The review includes a one-week comment period.
Alaska has not spent state funds to replace lost federal food assistance, state officials said Tuesday, despite Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s promise to do so.
A week after declaring emergency, Alaska has not yet spent state funds on food assistance
Gov. Dunleavy promised to replace lost federal food assistance with state aid to 66,000 Alaskans. That hasn’t happened yet due to constantly shifting federal guidance, the state’s public assistance di...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Alaska has not spent state funds to replace lost federal food assistance, state officials said Tuesday, despite Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s promise to do so.
The “Big Beautiful Cook Inlet Oil and Gas Lease Sale,” scheduled for March, would follow a series of federal and state Inlet lease sales that drew little industry interest. Via AlaskaBeacon.com
Trump administration sets terms for upcoming oil and gas lease sale in Alaska’s Cook Inlet
The “Big Beautiful Cook Inlet Oil and Gas Lease Sale,” scheduled for March, would follow a series of federal and state inlet lease sales that drew little industry interest.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The “Big Beautiful Cook Inlet Oil and Gas Lease Sale,” scheduled for March, would follow a series of federal and state Inlet lease sales that drew little industry interest. Via AlaskaBeacon.com
Space weather forecasters issued an alert Tuesday for incoming severe solar storms that could produce colorful northern lights and temporarily disrupt communications.
Severe solar storms could disrupt communications and trigger auroras
The sun has burped out several bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that could reach Earth by Tuesday night.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Space weather forecasters issued an alert Tuesday for incoming severe solar storms that could produce colorful northern lights and temporarily disrupt communications.
Conservation groups sued Monday over an Alaska program that authorizes killing brown and black bears as a way to increase the size of a once-significant caribou herd.
Lawsuit challenges state program that allows killing of Southwest Alaska bears in effort to rebuild a caribou herd
Monday’s lawsuit is the latest in an ongoing legal fight over what Fish and Game has cast as an effort to restore the Mulchatna caribou herd in Southwestern Alaska.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Conservation groups sued Monday over an Alaska program that authorizes killing brown and black bears as a way to increase the size of a once-significant caribou herd.
A mistake by the Anchorage School District led to the erroneous placement of non-endorsement labels on copies of the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence, according to a district spokesperson. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
ASD says mistake led to non-endorsement labels placed on Constitution booklets
A school district spokesperson said the stickers are meant for flyers and posters.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:52 AM
A mistake by the Anchorage School District led to the erroneous placement of non-endorsement labels on copies of the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence, according to a district spokesperson. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
The Senate passed legislation to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite criticism from within their party.
Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
The longest government shutdown in history could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been on recess since mid-September, return to Washington to vote on the legislation.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:13 AM
The Senate passed legislation to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a small group of Democrats ratified a deal with Republicans despite criticism from within their party.
The oilfield services company Baker Hughes said that it has formed a “strategic alliance” to advance the $44 billion Alaska LNG project.
Baker Hughes, a major oil field service company, announces ‘strategic alliance’ to advance Alaska LNG project
The company also committed to a “strategic investment” in the project, but didn’t provide details.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:14 AM
The oilfield services company Baker Hughes said that it has formed a “strategic alliance” to advance the $44 billion Alaska LNG project.
Anchorage state Sen. Matt Claman is the second Democrat and the 14th candidate to enter the 2026 Alaska governor’s race.
Anchorage lawmaker is 14th candidate to enter Alaska governor’s race
State Sen. Matt Claman is the second Democrat to join the field.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Anchorage state Sen. Matt Claman is the second Democrat and the 14th candidate to enter the 2026 Alaska governor’s race.
Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the FAA moves ahead with deeper cuts to flights at 40 major airports, officials said.
U.S. flight cancellations are expected to drag on even after the government shutdown ends
President Trump pressured controllers Monday on social media to “get back to work, NOW!!!” and suggested docking their pay if they don’t.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends, as the FAA moves ahead with deeper cuts to flights at 40 major airports, officials said.
Alaska’s two U.S. senators voted Sunday in favor of a bill that could pave the way to ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Alaska’s U.S. senators support end of federal shutdown, with fate of health care subsidies still unknown
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan called the shutdown “senseless” and “unnecessary.”
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November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Alaska’s two U.S. senators voted Sunday in favor of a bill that could pave the way to ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
The traditional Veterans Day ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson has been canceled due to the government shutdown, but an event honoring veterans will be held at Merrill Field.
Veterans Day events and offers around Anchorage
A traditional JBER ceremony has been canceled, but another event honoring veterans will be held at Merrill Field.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The traditional Veterans Day ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson has been canceled due to the government shutdown, but an event honoring veterans will be held at Merrill Field.
Children and families participating in a youth soccer league were outside the Fox Hollow sports dome in South Anchorage when the shooting occurred, according to a document filed with murder charges.
Man fatally shot during fight among parents in parking lot of South Anchorage sports complex, charges say
Luke Charles Simonson, 36, is facing charges of first- and second-degree murder as well as third-degree assault, according to the initial charging document filed in Anchorage District Court on Sunday.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Children and families participating in a youth soccer league were outside the Fox Hollow sports dome in South Anchorage when the shooting occurred, according to a document filed with murder charges.
Workplace advice: The roots of FauxProductivity run deep. Here’s how to turn it into real productivity.
The Roomba school of management: When everyone looks slammed, but nothing gets done
Workplace advice: The roots of FauxProductivity run deep. Here’s how to turn it real productivity.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Workplace advice: The roots of FauxProductivity run deep. Here’s how to turn it into real productivity.
U.S. Supreme Court justices have turned away an appeal from Kim Davis, a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the Supreme Court’s 2015 ruling.
Supreme Court rejects appeal to overturn landmark decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The justices on Monday turned away an appeal from Kim Davis, a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the Supreme Court’s 2015 ruling.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
U.S. Supreme Court justices have turned away an appeal from Kim Davis, a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the Supreme Court’s 2015 ruling.
The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus. www.adn.com/nation-world...
Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
A group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who wanted to continue the fight.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:04 AM
The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus. www.adn.com/nation-world...
Histories of Alaska: The initial Nike Hercules launch in 1960 at Anchorage, at the Site Summit near what's now Arctic Valley Ski Area, was the first live test of the missiles ever conducted adjacent to a metropolitan area. www.adn.com/alaska-life/...
Cold War Alaska: The story of the first test of Nike Hercules missiles at Anchorage
The initial launch in late 1960 was also the first live Nike Hercules test ever conducted adjacent to a metropolitan area.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Histories of Alaska: The initial Nike Hercules launch in 1960 at Anchorage, at the Site Summit near what's now Arctic Valley Ski Area, was the first live test of the missiles ever conducted adjacent to a metropolitan area. www.adn.com/alaska-life/...
Kodiak-born carver Jerry Laktonen was named the Rasmuson Foundation’s Distinguished Artist for 2025, reflecting decades of work featuring traditional Alutiiq methods. www.adn.com/arts/2025/11...
Pairing tradition and inspiration, Alutiiq artist Jerry Laktonen developed his skills as a necessity
Laktonen was named the Rasmuson Foundation’s Distinguished Artist for 2025, reflecting decades of work featuring traditional Alutiiq methods.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Kodiak-born carver Jerry Laktonen was named the Rasmuson Foundation’s Distinguished Artist for 2025, reflecting decades of work featuring traditional Alutiiq methods. www.adn.com/arts/2025/11...
A study published before ex-Typhoon Halong hit Western Alaska last month said there’s an $80 million-a-year gap in money needed to protect or move the state's coastal communities. (via Northern Journal) www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
Typhoons and other climate threats could cost Alaska billions. After Halong, advocates say it’s time to act.
A study published before the storm said there’s an $80 million-a-year gap in money needed to protect or move coastal communities.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM
A study published before ex-Typhoon Halong hit Western Alaska last month said there’s an $80 million-a-year gap in money needed to protect or move the state's coastal communities. (via Northern Journal) www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
The Municipality of Anchorage plans to build a new transit center to improve both passenger safety and the ease of ride transfers near the busy Muldoon and DeBarr intersection. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
Anchorage makes plans for a Muldoon Transit Center
The planned off-street facility will make bus transfers safer and potentially connect to a new public library space.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The Municipality of Anchorage plans to build a new transit center to improve both passenger safety and the ease of ride transfers near the busy Muldoon and DeBarr intersection. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
The Eagle River girls successfully defended their team title at Saturday's state swimming and diving meet. Runner-up Juneau-Douglas also notched impressive performances, with a record-breaking win in the 200-yard medley relay. www.adn.com/sports/high-...
Eagle River girls successfully defend state swimming title
The Wolves fended off Juneau-Douglas for the second year in a row by claiming six individual championships and winning a relay race.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:05 AM
The Eagle River girls successfully defended their team title at Saturday's state swimming and diving meet. Runner-up Juneau-Douglas also notched impressive performances, with a record-breaking win in the 200-yard medley relay. www.adn.com/sports/high-...
At Saturday's state championship meet, Chugiak High senior Blake Fazio set a new Alaska high school record in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1 minute, 39.44 seconds. www.adn.com/sports/high-...
Chugiak’s Blake Fazio takes 2 titles, state record at Alaska State Swimming and Diving Championships
West Valley won the team competition in a low-scoring battle that had six teams within 15 points of the top.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:08 AM
At Saturday's state championship meet, Chugiak High senior Blake Fazio set a new Alaska high school record in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1 minute, 39.44 seconds. www.adn.com/sports/high-...
Police said a man was pronounced dead at the scene following a shooting Saturday morning that appeared to occur outside a recreational facility in South Anchorage. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
Man killed in South Anchorage shooting
Police said the man was declared dead at the scene, which appeared to be in the parking lot of the Fox Hollow Golf Course & Sports Dome.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Police said a man was pronounced dead at the scene following a shooting Saturday morning that appeared to occur outside a recreational facility in South Anchorage. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
Some of the Republican candidates running for Alaska governor view fundraising as a useful measure of support — but with a crowded GOP field, raising money has been a challenge. www.adn.com/politics/202...
In already-crowded race for Alaska governor, candidates look to fundraising as a barometer
Some Republican candidates said that donations were harder to come by because of the size of the field.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Some of the Republican candidates running for Alaska governor view fundraising as a useful measure of support — but with a crowded GOP field, raising money has been a challenge. www.adn.com/politics/202...