Juneau’s definition of “frigid” isn’t the same as Fairbanks’ or Kotzebue’s. But one thing unites many Alaskans on a crisp winter day: the burning desire to go outdoors.
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Medevac crew rescued after plane crashes near Unalaska
A LifeMed medevac flight crashed into the water Thursday morning near Unalaska shortly after taking off from the island’s airport. No one was seriously hurt.
How one Anchorage business delivers 150 pizzas a week to the Alaska bush
From the Bering Sea to the North Slope, a take-and-bake pizza shop in Anchorage is flying pizzas hundreds of miles to the farthest corners of Alaska.
Cold weather freezes freight orders for small towns in Southeast Alaska
Below-average temperatures in Southeast Alaska have put a freeze on an important transportation link in the region.
New Sitka bulk store takes bite out of high food prices
The owners both have day jobs, so the bulk goods store is a part-time operation.
State seeks dismissal of class-action suit challenging rate hikes at Pioneer Homes
In a Dec. 23 filing, state attorneys ask the court to toss the lawsuit on technical grounds.
Former Johnson Youth Center superintendent sentenced for child porn
Dennis Weston worked in Juneau from 2005 through 2012 before moving to Anchorage’s McLaughlin Youth Center.
State releases new guide on medication assisted treatment
As more Alaskans seek treatment for opioid use disorder, the state is taking measures to ensure enough medical providers are there to help.
DEC budget proposal puts small shellfish farming operations at risk
A Department of Environmental Conservation budget proposal could mean some rough years ahead for small shellfish farms in Alaska.
Manufacturer recalls frozen breakfast burritos distributed in Alaska
Ruiz Food Products, based in South Carolina, told food safety inspectors they got three consumer complaints about pieces of plastic in their product.