Dana Stabenow, The Harvey Girl, and the Danamaniacs
Because Barbara Peters, owner of The Poisoned Pen, was still on vacation, author Dana Stabenow brought her own team to the bookstore for her book release. Stabenow’s new book is The Harvey Girl. Followers of Stabenow’s blog, https://blog.stabenow.com/, may recognize her group of followers, the Danamaniacs. Three of...
What Makes This HIDDEN Mom-and-Pop in Wasilla AK a Must-Stop on the Way to...
Duke’s Sweets and Treats operates as a high-performance flavor anchor at 731 West Parks Highway, serving as a vital checkpoint for travelers from Wasilla and nearby cities like Palmer, Big Lake, Willow, and Houston. This establishment functions as a vibrant bridge between the nostalgic charm of a classic roadside...
Anchorage Assembly Debates Regulations for Data Centers
With artificial intelligence and cloud computing driving explosive demand for data processing nationwide, the Anchorage Assembly spent nearly two hours on February 27 examining how to manage potential large-scale data centers before any formal proposals arrive in the city. During a worksession on Ordinance AO...
Anchorage Fire Department unveils new aerial ladder truck with ceremony
The Anchorage Fire Department marked the arrival of a new aerial ladder truck Monday with a traditional “push-in” ceremony, honoring the days when crews would push horse-drawn rigs back into the station. Weighing more than 82,000 pounds, the new truck replaces a 25-year-old vehicle, which will now move...
FCC Seeking Public Comment on Malone’s Effort to Control GCI Liberty
WASHINGTON, March 2, 2026 – The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comment on whether to allow longtime telecom executive and investor John Malone to take control of major Alaska telecom provider GCI Liberty. Currently, Malone effectively owns about 53.5% of GCI Liberty’s voting power, but a side...
Wasilla school bus workers begin strike at Durham School Services
Over 200 school bus drivers and support staff at Durham School Services in Wasilla began a work stoppage on Monday. The employees, represented by Teamsters Local 959, say Durham has been unwilling to reach a fair agreement, engaging in stalling tactics and unfair labor practices, and failing to provide requested...
Anchorage man arrested for hit-and-run and assault, remanded in jail
Anchorage police have arrested 66-year-old Jeffrey Vancamp in connection with a hit-and-run incident and assault investigation. He has been remanded at the Anchorage Jail. The case stems from a February 2, 2026, collision near Bragaw Street and Mountain View Drive, where a female pedestrian was struck and sustained...
National series highlights Alaska MMIP crisis, questions of justice for Alaska Native people
A new investigative documentary series on HBO highlights the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous peoples in Alaska, particularly Alaska Native women, through the case of serial killer Brian Steven Smith. The series examines how the Anchorage Police Department handled the case and considers lingering...
No school bus service in Mat-Su starting Monday as bus workers strike
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - School buses in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley will not be running starting Monday “through the foreseeable future,” according to Teamsters Local 959. It said an “unfair labor practice” strike starts Monday, March 2 as school bus workers picket, which comes after it says negotiations with...
Alaska’s Best Vietnamese Comfort Food Comes From This Mom-And-Pop Shop
There's something special about Ray's Place: Vietnamese Cuisine. Tucked away in Anchorage, this family-owned spot has been my go-to for more than 15 years. From the moment I step inside, the warm, welcoming vibe makes me feel like I'm part of the Ray's Place family. It's the kind of place where you know you'll get […]
