Attempted Theft and Poisoning of a Star Reindeer Leaves Anchorage Miffed
Star VII, the unofficial mascot for the Alaska city, nearly died when a person sprayed it with air freshener, the animal’s ...
Alaska Volcano Observatory warns of potential eruption near Anchorage
The Alaska Volcano Observatory on Wednesday said Mount Spurr is at risk of erupting within the next few weeks or months, ...
Alaskan volcano near Anchorage may erupt in coming weeks, experts warn
Alaska’s Mount Spurr, a snow-covered volcano 75 miles outside Anchorage, is showing signs it could erupt soon, experts warned ...
Volcano near Anchorage, Alaska, could erupt in coming weeks, scientists say
The Alaska Volcano Observatory said signs indicated a Mount Spurr eruption was likely, though not certain, in the weeks or ...
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Every March, Runners Race Reindeer Through the Streets of Anchorage
For three and a half blocks, athletes and ungulates share the road during the headlining event of Alaska's Fur Rendezvous ...
New law mandating ID checks for alcohol sales brings some challenges to Anchorage bars, restaurants and breweries
Anchorage bars, restaurants and breweries are now required to check the identification of anyone purchasing alcohol, no matter a patron's age or how gray-haired they may be. The Anchorage Assembly ...
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Anchorage saw least snow on record from November to February
Sure, several inches of the white fluffy stuff blanketed the city this week. But coming off two very snowy, record-breaking ...
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Anchorage judge rules state’s brown-bear killings are unconstitutional
Alaska has killed more than 200 bears as part of its ‘intensive management’ program intended to help a caribou herd.
Skeleton of fin whale that washed ashore in Anchorage will go to Wasilla museum
The 47-foot fin whale that washed up on the Anchorage mudflats in November, drawing hundreds of visitors and becoming a citywide phenomenon, has found a permanent home at a Wasilla museum. Remains of ...
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In Anchorage School Board race, candidates confront budget problems and ‘culture wars’
In the April 1 municipal election, two school board incumbents have raised tens of thousands for their campaigns, while two ...
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Someone stole and poisoned Anchorage’s iconic pet reindeer. But who? And why?
Star the reindeer almost had to be euthanized after a masked man sprayed a mysterious substance in the animal’s face on Feb.
Signs now identify Anchorage Limitation Areas in Venice
Anchorage Limitation Areas are established by the county, Venice will enforce regulations in Roberts Bay, also known as Higel ...