Mushers and dogs braved a horrific Alaska winter to deliver lifesaving serum 100 years...
FILE - Gunnar Kaasen and with his dog Balto, the heroic dogsled team leader, sit for a portrait in the early 1920s. (AP Photo, File) If you need help with the Public File, call (540) 512-1558. At WSLS, we are committed to informing and delighting our audience. In our...
Stimulus Payment $1702 Requirements: Claim Your January Check
In 2025, Alaska residents are set to receive a $1,702 payment through the state’s Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) program. This annual distribution shares a portion of Alaska’s oil and gas revenues with its citizens, providing financial support amid rising living costs. What Is...
First responders remind residents to slow down around emergency vehicles
First responders in the Interior are reminding residents to slow down and give emergency vehicles space after two unoccupied Alaska State Trooper vehicles were hit on Jan. 24. Trooper Capt. Eric Spitzer called it the worst travel day of the year so far. Spitzer said that...
Earthquakes near the Fox Islands
Welcome to your weekly seismic update from across the state, brought to you by the Alaska Earthquake Center, where we monitor ground shaking 24-7. Over the past week, we recorded around 220 earthquakes, with two reported as felt. The largest was a magnitude 5.6 earthquake south...
Estate of worker who died in North Slope oil field incident sues Hilcorp Alaska...
The estate of a worker killed during a snow-removal operation at an Alaska oil field last year is suing oil producer Hilcorp Alaska and others it asserts were at fault for the incident that led to the man’s death. Randy Lytle, 62, was struck and killed in May by...
The ‘Scenic Railway Of The World’ Is A Historic Trek Through The Breathtaking Alaskan...
At the far end of civilization, America's immense and untamed northern frontier only accepts the hardiest of adventurers. The 49th state's 663,000 square miles of wilderness are intimidating to travelers, an unfathomable expanse of snow-drenched mountains and impenetrable...
Mostly separate lives: The union and disunion of Nellie and Keith — Part 4
AUTHOR’S NOTE: After the 12-year marriage of Keith McCullagh and Nellie Crabb ended in 1927, the two members of what the Cordova Daily Times had once called a “popular young couple” began carving out separate lives. Keith would live another 24 years, Nellie another 58. When...
Importing Raw Pet Food From Another Country To Alaska: Is It Possible? (Find Out...
Importing raw pet food into Alaska from another country is possible, but it involves navigating a complex set of regulations at both the federal and state levels. Here’s what you need to know:. Federal Regulations. USDA and FDA Oversight. USDA APHIS Permit: The importation of...
7 Massive Thrift Stores In Alaska That’ll Make Your Bargain-Hunting Dreams Come True
Do you love the thrill of finding amazing bargains?. These seven massive thrift stores in Alaska are a dream come true for bargain hunters looking for unique and affordable treasures!. 1. Value Village (Anchorage) Ah, Value Village – the mecca of secondhand shopping in...
NORAD responds to ‘multiple’ Russian jets near Alaska, Yukon
Russian military jets were "not seen as a threat" when they flew through international airspace not far from the border with Canada and the United States, the North American Aerospace Defense Command confirmed.
