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Light Earthquake Rattles Anchorage & Palmer

By Jessica Ridgway — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:21:00 AKDT

No tsunami danger has been reported.

An earthquake occurred around 11:20 p.m. Tuesday near Anchorage. No tsunami danger has been reported.

Detectives Turn to Public for Help with Midtown Shooting

By Neil Torquiano — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:49:00 AKDT

More than two weeks after a morning shooting near a Midtown bar , Anchorage police detectives have turned to the public for help with the case.

Walmart Doors Withstand Gunfire in Eagle River Theft Getaway

By Chris Klint — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:31:00 AKDT

Anchorage police say an Eagle River man was arrested early Tuesday, after he allegedly fired at a locked door at the local Walmart while trying to escape the building with a stolen $20 set of windshield wipers.

AFD: How to Protect Your Home During Fire Season

By Kate Winkle — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:17:00 AKDT

High temperatures and red-flag warnings issued for recent low humidity and gusty winds serve as a reminder of Alaska's susceptibility to wildfires.

Record Breaking Heat Sparks Challenges for Retailers and Elders

By Samantha Angaiak — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:08:00 AKDT

Warmer than usual temperatures are prompting some challenges for retailers as they try to keep summer items on shelves to meet the demand.

JBER F-22s Surge in Sky with Improved Safety Systems

By Corey Allen-Young — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:17:00 AKDT

Back in the sky, with improved oxygen systems, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson officials say the F-22s are safer than ever after a deadly crash back in 2010.

Bill Renaming Mount McKinley Makes Progress in Congress

By Neil Torquiano — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:20:00 AKDT

The bill to rename Mount McKinley to Denali moved a step closer in Congress.

Bethel Man Drowns in Lake near Local Subdivision

By Chris Klint — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:38:00 AKDT

Bethel police say a local man drowned in a lake Monday night while swimming home with his friend after an egg-hunting trip.

Man Injured in ATV Rollover near Willow

By Chris Klint — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:28:00 AKDT

Alaska State Troopers say a man is headed to the hospital after he was injured in an all-terrain vehicle rollover near Willow Tuesday afternoon.

Kenai River Early-Run Sport Fishing for Kings to Close Thursday

By Chris Klint — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:46:00 AKDT

The Kenai River’s early-run king salmon sport fishery will close starting Thursday, as the Alaska Department of Fish and Game tries to protect fish stocks in the face of extremely low continuing runs.

UAA Names Matt Thomas Next Seawolves Hockey Coach

By Chris Klint — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:27:00 AKDT

The University of Alaska Anchorage announced its next hockey coach Tuesday, in an attempt to move forward from a contentious spring for both the program and the university’s athletic department.

Coast Guard Finds 1 of 2 Overboard Men near Juneau

By Chris Klint — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:35:00 AKDT

The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing to search for one of two men still missing from a fishing vessel, after both of its crew members went overboard near Juneau overnight Monday.

Oil Tax Reform Opponents Say Signature-Gathering Being Disrupted

By Chris Klint — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:41:00 AKDT

Organizers behind an effort to repeal Alaska's oil tax overhaul say their efforts to gather signatures in Anchorage have been disrupted.

Treadwell Announces Campaign for U.S. Senate

By The Associated Press — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:30:00 AKDT

Alaska Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell says he will run for U.S. Senate in 2014, seeking the seat now held by Mark Begich.

Chugach Electric Plans Upper Kenai Peninsula Outages Next Week

By Chris Klint — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:10:00 AKDT

Chugach Electric says its upper Kenai Peninsula customers will face a series of brief power outages next week, as the utility conducts scheduled maintenance work near Hope.

Marquinn Jones-Nelson Convicted in Murder of Devante Jordan

By Chris Klint — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:39:00 AKDT

Marquinn Jones-Nelson was convicted of all counts Monday afternoon in the 2011 death of Devante Jordan at a Mountain View apartment, as a jury reached its verdict in a nearly month-long trial.

Downtown Summer Solstice to Take Over 4th Avenue

By Jessica Ridgway — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:20:00 AKDT

Celebrate the longest weekend of the year with a free festival in downtown Anchorage.

Wildfire Burning in Lime Hills

By Jessica Ridgway — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:42:00 AKDT

A wildfire is blazing about 12 miles north of Lime Village.

Injured Hiker Medevaced near Sitka

By The Associated Press — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:09:00 AKDT

The director of the Alpine Adventure Run has been identified as the hiker who broke her hip in a fall near Sitka and had to be medically evacuated.

Financial Woes Force AFD Tender 9 Shutdown

By Garrett Turner — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:31:00 AKDT

Anchorage Fire Station 9 is fully equipped to supply fire fighters with water. The tank is a 2,500-gallon absolute water carrying machine, but for the foreseeable future it's out of commission.

Sen. Pete Kelly Plans Bill to Keep Signatures Private

By The Associated Press — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:57:00 AKDT

A Fairbanks senator plans to introduce legislation that would keep the names of those who sign initiatives and referenda private.

Juneau's Main Street Corridor to Close for Paving

By The Associated Press — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:54:00 AKDT

Juneau's downtown Main Street is set to be closed Tuesday for a paving project.

Bears Prompt Closing of Popular Fairbanks Trail

By The Associated Press — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:05:00 AKDT

A popular hiking trail at the Chena River State Recreation area near Fairbanks remains closed because of bears.

Planning Commission Rejects Monofill Permit

By Adam Pinsker — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:50:00 AKDT

The Mat-Su Borough Planning Commission denied a Conditional Use Permit request from Central Environmental Incorporated Monday night. The commission officially voted to deny CEI’s permit June 3rd, but reconvened to adopt the resolution. The four page document cited concerns that recycled construction materials would contaminate the water table or be blown onto private property.

Officials Targeting Growing City Senior Population Needs

By Corey Allen-Young — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:20:00 AKDT

Audrey Kelly, 69, has kept her feet moving in Alaska for the past 50 years and will continue to do so at the Anchorage Senior Center in Fairview.

Flattop Overflow Parking Lot Expected to Open before Summer Solstice

By Samantha Angaiak — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:01:00 AKDT

The overflow parking lot at Flattop was expected to open at the start month, but Chugach State Park officials adjusted the opening date and said it should open sometime before summer solstice.

Kaouti Fire Burning on Chena Hot Springs Road

By Neil Torquiano — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:05:00 AKDT

Road and flight closures were temporarily in place Monday evening near Two Rivers as fire fighters battle the Kaouti Fire on Chena Hot Springs Road.

AFD Releases Image of Sugar Shack Burglary, Arson Suspect

By Chris Klint — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:16:00 AKDT

The Anchorage Fire Department has released a surveillance-video image of a suspect in last month’s burglary and arson at a Midtown coffee stand, and is asking for aid in identifying the person it depicts.

APD Seeks Public's Help in Downtown Shooting

By Chris Klint — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:58:00 AKDT

Members of the public are being asked by Anchorage police for more information about a shooting outside a Downtown bar early Saturday that injured three men.

UAA Hosts Engineering Summer Camp for Middle School Students

By Neil Torquiano — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:03:00 AKDT

40 middle school students learned the basics of engineering and will continue to do so in a weeklong summer camp at the University of Alaska Anchorage.

Alaska Flags Ordered to Half-Staff for Rep. Fuller

By Neil Torquiano — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:09:00 AKDT

Governor Sean Parnell ordered state flags to be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, June 18 in honor of the late state Representative John “Jack” G. Fuller.

Ouzinkie Man Dies of Injuries in May ATV Crash

By Chris Klint — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:40:00 AKDT

An Ouzinkie man who was critically injured in a May all-terrain vehicle died of his wounds last week, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Man in Critical Condition after South Anchorage Shooting

By Chris Klint — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:11:00 AKDT

Anchorage police say a 19-year-old man is in critical condition after he was shot Monday morning in South Anchorage.

Juneau Man Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Girl's Death

By The Associated Press — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:42:00 AKDT

A jury has convicted a Juneau man of manslaughter in the death of his then-girlfriend's infant daughter.

Monday is Ride to Work Day in Anchorage

By Jessica Ridgway — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:14:00 AKDT

Monday, June 17, is Ride to Work Day in Anchorage.

Rabbit Creek Flooding Affects Potter Marsh Wildlife

By Jessica Ridgway — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:12:00 AKDT

Sudden flooding along Rabbit Creek last Friday had a significant impact on a popular wildlife viewing area in Anchorage.

Official: Competing LNG Trucking Applications Could Slow Project

By The Associated Press — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:04:00 AKDT

A state official says competing applications to provide natural gas distribution in North Pole could slow a liquefied natural gas trucking plan.

Injury Crash Slows Traffic at South Anchorage Intersection

By Chris Klint — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:30:00 AKDT

Anchorage police responded to an injury crash at a busy South Anchorage intersection Monday morning, which knocked out power to its traffic signal and slowed vehicles.

Former Coast Guard Cutter Storis Up for Auction

By The Associated Press — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:01:00 AKDT

The federal government is putting a former Coast Guard cutter up for auction.

Alaska Receives Donation for Marine Debris Removal

By The Associated Press — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:58:00 AKDT

The state has received a $19,000 donation for marine debris cleanup on Alaska shores.

Crews Fighting Wildfire near Harding Lake

By The Associated Press — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:00:00 AKDT

Wildfire crews are working to extinguish a fire near a popular recreation area south of Fairbanks off the Richardson Highway.

Fairbanks Tourism Levels out after Slow Start

By The Associated Press — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:07:00 AKDT

Tourism operators in Fairbanks say their numbers of customers are climbing after a slow start to the season.

Bear Mauls Alaska Man Who Gave It Barbecue Meat

By The Associated Press — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:37:00 AKDT

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game thinks a black bear that mauled a man at a campground north of Anchorage won't threaten other people.

AST Rescue Injured Hiker from Flattop

By Jessica Ridgway — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:22:00 AKDT

Alaska State Troopers and medical personnel responded to a 911 call for help on Flattop Mountain early Saturday morning.

Man Charged with Murder in Platinum Jaxx Halloween Party Shooting

By Neil Torquiano — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:17:00 AKDT

The man charged with murder in an October shooting outside of the Platinum Jaxx club faced a judge for the first time Saturday afternoon.

Police Reviewing Surveillance Video After 3 Men Injured in Downtown Bar Shooting

By Neil Torquiano — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:52:00 AKDT

Three men were wounded in an early Saturday morning shooting near the Anchor Pub, according to the Anchorage Police Department.

First Responders Prepare for Swift Water Rescues

By Blake Essig — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:30:00 AKDT

Alaska's waters are beautiful, but if you're not prepared, they can be deadly.

Alaska Doctors, Volunteers Open Medical Clinic in Sudan

By Abby Hancock — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:52:00 AKDT

The Alaska Sudan Medical Project has completed construction of a new medical clinic in the remote village of Old Fangak in south Sudan. After years of fundraising and construction efforts, the clinic opened by Easter of this year to serve the region.

Thousands Paint the Town for Anchorage's First Color Run

By Blake Essig — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:07:00 AKDT

It was a colorful day in Anchorage as thousands came out for the city's first ever color run.

Gov. Parnell Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Yukon Flooding

By Neil Torquiano — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:32:00 AKDT

State Estimated Cost of Damage More than $10 Million

Governor Sean Parnell has requested a federal disaster declaration for damage caused by flooding that swept through communities along the Yukon river.

Dry Conditions Increase Fire Activity, Red Flag Warnings Expanded

By Neil Torquiano — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:56:00 AKDT

Dry conditions across the state have increased fire activity and the Alaska Interagency Coordination Center expanded red flag warnings on Saturday.

Seal Pup Causes Spectacle at Point Woronzof

By Neil Torquiano — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:48:00 AKDT

A seal pup sighting caused quite the spectacle at Point Woronzof park Saturday aftenoon and had some people concerned.

Rodeo Alaska Still Strong for Nearly 50 Years

By Neil Torquiano — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:12:00 AKDT

PrideFest Ends Week-long Celebration on Park Strip

By Neil Torquiano — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:36:00 AKDT

Fish Counting Technology Upgrade in Kenai

By Adam Pinsker — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:39:00 AKDT

Inside a tent along the Kenai River, thousands of dollars worth of computer equipment sits on the water’s edge to collect fish data.

Fairbanks to Consider Allowing Borough Workers to Carry Guns

By The Associated Press — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:38:00 AKDT

The Fairbanks North Star Borough is considering allowing borough workers carry firearms while on the job.

Valley Dogs Shot, Investigation Underway

By Garrett Turner — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:41:00 AKDT

Two dogs were shot within three miles of each other in the last week or so in the Butte and dog owners say their pets have become shooting targets.

Father's Day Love: Local Organization Teaches Fathers How To Connect With Children

By Corey Allen-Young — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:26:00 AKDT

With Father's Day approaching on Sunday, June 16, one local group is trying to help dads reconnect with their kids.

UAF Sets Up Engineering School in Mongolia

By The Associated Press — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:18:00 AKDT

Seven professors from the University of Alaska Fairbanks are helping establish an engineering school at American University of Mongolia.

Public Comment Sought on Sitka Driving Range

By The Associated Press — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:11:00 AKDT

The public has until June 24 to voice opinions about a proposed Public Safety Academy driving range in Sitka.

Samson Tug and Barge Intends to Serve Southeast

By The Associated Press — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:15:00 AKDT

A barge line plans to return to serving southeast Alaska.

Fairbanks Woman Accused of Stabbing Stepbrother

By The Associated Press — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:41:00 AKDT

A felony assault charge has been filed against a Fairbanks woman accused of stabbing her stepbrother in the leg with a butcher knife.

Military Appreciation Picnic Held on Flag Day

By Neil Torquiano — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:43:00 AKDT

Man Arrested for October 2012 Murder near Platinum Jaxx

By Neil Torquiano — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:17:00 AKDT

Anchorage police arrested Korakanh Phornsavanh , 26, for the October 2012 murder of Said Beshirov , 27, near Platinum Jaxx .

New U.S. Citizens Take Oath During Naturalization Ceremony

By Blake Essig — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:54:00 AKDT

Dozens of men and women from around the world took an oath Friday morning and pledged to uphold their new responsibilities as Americans at a naturalization ceremony.

Man Identified in Motorcycle Crash, Treated for Non-Life Threatening Injuries

By Chris Klint — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:12:00 AKDT

STORY UPDATED AT 5:12 p.m. at 6/15/13:

Renovation Project Continues in Petersburg

By The Associated Press — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:58:00 AKDT

Work has resumed on a $2.6 million renovation project at the ferry terminal in Petersburg.

Bethel: Silly String, Hair Color Spray OK for July Fourth

By The Associated Press — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:54:00 AKDT

Silly string and hair coloring spray are a go for the Fourth of July in Bethel.

Rabbit Creek Recedes after Flooding Bridge, Home

By Chris Klint — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:23:00 AKDT

Floodwaters on Rabbit Creek have begun to recede after submerging a bridge in South Anchorage, flooding at least one home and leading at least three to be evacuated, according to Anchorage police.

Video Shows Plane's-Eye View of 2012 Fairbanks Crash

By Chris Klint — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:58:00 AKDT

Man Riding in Truck Shot, Injured in Nikiski

By Chris Klint — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:59:00 AKDT

Alaska State Troopers are seeking information from the public after a man was shot and wounded early Friday morning while he was riding a truck in Nikiski.

Treadwell Certifies Initiative Application to Legalize Marijuana

By Mark Thiessen — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:13:00 AKDT

Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell on Friday certified a ballot initiative application to legalize marijuana in Alaska.

Cruise Transfer Bus Driver Arrested on DUI Charge

By Rachel D'Oro — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:15:00 AKDT

Alaska State Troopers say the driver of a cruise ship transfer bus is under arrest after numerous passengers called to report he was highly intoxicated and driving erratically.

Fairbanks Man Gets 18 Years for Sexually Abusing Minors

By The Associated Press — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:07:00 AKDT

A 38-year-old Fairbanks man convicted of sexually abusing minors has been sentenced to 18 years in prison.

Firm to Conduct Independent Review of KABATA Data

By The Associated Press — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:46:00 AKDT

An independent consultant will independently review the socioeconomics data used by the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority.

Summer City Fair in Anchorage Opens Today

By Jessica Ridgway — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:14:00 AKDT

"Family Fun in the Midnight Sun!"

The fair has come to Anchorage and it opens today.

Anchorage School Hosting Chinese Language Summer Camp

By Jessica Ridgway — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:20:00 AKDT

School may be out for the summer, but for some Anchorage students this is the time to learn a new language.

52 New U.S. Citizens Will Take Oath in Anchorage Friday

By Jessica Ridgway — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:03:00 AKDT

There will be 52 new U.S. citizens Friday when a special swearing in ceremony will be held in Anchorage on Friday, Flag Day.

Aleut Corp. Acquires New Business

By The Associated Press — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:59:00 AKDT

The Aleut Corp. says it has acquired a Louisiana company that provides environmental assessments and cleanup of radioactive materials.

Suspect in Millennium Alaskan Hotel Murder Convicted on Federal Charges

By Chris Klint — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:02:00 AKDT

A suspect in the fatal 2011 shooting of his former supervisor at a Spenard hotel is still awaiting trial on murder charges this summer, but has been convicted of federal offenses as an illegal alien.

MEA Accuses Wasilla of Delay Tactics in Powerline Permit

By Adam Pinsker — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:49:00 AKDT

Matanuska Electric Association has been working on a 21-mile extension from its Eklutna plant for years, but it’s the request to continue that power line through Wasilla that's sparking a controversy.

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Deadly Petersburg Crash

By Chris Klint — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:21:00 AKDT

The pilot in last week’s deadly flightseeing plane crash near Petersburg says the aircraft didn’t show any major mechanical problems before it slammed into a mountain, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

Plan Revealed for New Vocational Learning Building

By Garrett Turner — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:38:00 AKDT

Plans for a new Anchorage School District facility have been chosen, but before the plans could be solidified the project manager spoke with members of the community.

FEMA Finds Climate Change Major Source of Rising Flood Risks

By Dan Carpenter — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:26:00 AKDT

A new national study is predicting flooding risks to increase as sea levels rise. The Federal Emergency Management Agency says areas at risk for flooding could increase 45 percent as climate change raises the level of the world’s oceans by an average of four feet by the end of the century.

Fort Greely Commander Suspended Amidst Allegations of Sexual Misconduct

By Joshua Staab — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:31:00 AKDT

The commanding officer of Fort Greely’s 49 th Missile Defense Battalion has been suspended pending an investigation into allegations of misconduct related to sexual affairs and a pinup calendar found in the officer’s office.

Mountain View Toddler, 2, Found after Escaping Through Window

By Chris Klint — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:13:00 AKDT

Anchorage police say a 2-year-old toddler has been safely reunited with his family after he climbed out of a Mountain View home’s window and roamed nearby streets early Thursday morning.

Woman Allegedly Embezzled $90K from Clients with Disabilities

By Chris Klint — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:52:00 AKDT

Anchorage police say a former bookkeeper entrusted with handling money for people with disabilities is charged with embezzling over $90,000 from them, including funds set aside for their burials.

CSI Alaska Camp Puts Students Right In Middle Of Crime Scenes

By Corey Allen-Young — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:35:00 AKDT

Trying to inspire the next Sherlock Holmes -- or perhaps the next several dozen -- an Anchorage forensic-science camp is showing kids careers available in the field, with a very hands-on approach.

Former Iron Dog Racer's Condition Improves after Plane Crash

By Mallory Peebles — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:05:00 AKDT

It's been almost four months since a plane following the Iron Dog snowmachine race crashed near the Rainy Pass Lodge, badly injuring both pilot Robert Stone and his passenger, former Iron Dog racer Jason Wichman.

Wanted Felon Sought by APD & Crime Stoppers

By Jessica Ridgway — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:29:00 AKDT

Anchorage police are looking for a wanted felon.

Sarah Palin Back at Fox News

By The Associated Press — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:31:00 AKDT

Sarah Palin is rejoining Fox News Channel.

Small Quake Recorded near Denali National Park

By The Associated Press — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:02:00 AKDT

Officials say an earthquake that was recorded near Denali National Park and Preserve rattled some nearby homes, but there have been no reports of damage.

AVO: Eruption Likely Under Way at Volcano in Aleutians

By The Associated Press — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:56:00 AKDT

Scientists have raised the alert level for a volcano in the Alaska Peninsula.

Parnell Extends Disaster Declaration for Flooding

By The Associated Press — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:58:00 AKDT

Gov. Sean Parnell has added more communities affected by spring flooding to his disaster declaration.

Runner's Disappearance Prompts Changes in Mt. Marathon Race

By The Associated Press — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:24:00 AKDT

A rookie's disappearance during a popular extreme race on Alaska's rugged Mount Marathon has led to significant new rules in the event.

Injured Hiker Rescued from Mount Marathon Wednesday

By Jessica Ridgway — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:20:00 AKDT

The Seward Fire Department and the Alaska State Troopers responded to an emergency call on Mount Marathon shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Anchorage Prepares for Crowds at Alaska's First-Ever Color Run

By Blake Essig — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:32:00 AKDT

This weekend the city of Anchorage will be flooded by a wave of color when more than 15,000 are expected to participate in Alaska's first-ever Color Run.

Alaska PrideFestival Goes Smoke Free

By Jessica Ridgway — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:44:00 AKDT

An event celebrating the local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) culture and community is going smoke free this year.

Anchorage Working on Most Park Projects in a Decade

By Mallory Peebles — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:02:00 AKDT

Construction season is in full swing at Anchorage parks and trails, with the city's Parks and Recreation Department planning more than 35 projects this summer.

Bill Would Give Hmong-American Vets Burial Rights

By The Associated Press — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:25:00 AKDT

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is sponsoring legislation that would allow Hmong-American veterans who served in covert operations in Vietnam to be buried in U.S. national cemeteries.