The spike's installation marked the completion of the Alaska Railroad in 1923. It's spent most of the time since then in the hands of private owners
As demand for health care grows, the biggest single need is for registered nurses, according to the head of the Alaska Hospital and Healthcare Association.
A federal judge blocked the freeze Tuesday afternoon, though the stay is temporary and still leaves a lot of uncertainty.
A U.S. Air Force pilot is reported safe after an F-35 fighter jet crashed during a training exercise at a base in Alaska. Air Force Col.
An executive order signed this week by Pres. Donald Trump has closed the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program until further notice. The freeze means the futures of refugees from around the world who were scheduled to come to Alaska are now in limbo.
Among the most visible signs of Alaska’s shrinking population: several school districts are considering school closures.
The Alaska House voted 28-10 to adopt a resolution signaling their opposition to changing the name of North America’s tallest peak.
A variety of private donors supplied money for the purchase, the museum and city of Nenana said in their statement.
The golden spike that was used to complete the Alaska Railroad in 1923 will for the first time be on permanent display in Alaska after entities combined to win an action for the 14-karat gold spike Friday.
The Anchorage Museum and the city of Nenana, joined forces to bring home the Golden Spike, an iconic piece of railroad history.
An Alaska museum and city, with help from donors including the Alaska Railroad, have won the auction for a 14-karat gold spike that was part of the railroad’s completion ceremony in 1923. The Anchorage Museum and city of Nenana will take turns displaying the spike,
The extreme cold and hazardous blizzard conditions could pose significant risks to residents, travelers, and outdoor workers.