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Violent Weather Destroys Alaska Ski Area's Lift Shack
After a surge of violent weather, Arctic Valley Ski Area—near Anchorage, Alaska—was forced to repair some of its equipment and structures. Last weekend, intense winds thrashed parts of Alaska. Alyeska Resort temporarily closed on Sunday amidst the storm,
1 person shot in Jewel Lake, Anchorage Police say, as investigation continues
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) -A Jewel Lake shooting victim’s condition remained unknown Sunday, after Anchorage police said the adult man was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries Saturday night. A suspect, police said, was also taken into custody Saturday.
Northern highlights: Alaska's energy, security policies are the guide feds need amid transition, group says
Future 49, with proponents from civilian pilots to Gov. Mike Dunleavy, is primed to launch to promote Alaskan issues and its energy, economic and national security benefits to the U.S.
Former Mayor Dave Bronson appointed to manage Anchorage international airport
Former Mayor Dave Bronson was appointed Friday to manage the Ted Stevens International Airport, the Alaska transportation department announced. The appointment came months after Bronson lost his bid to be reelected as mayor.
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Secret sauce: How some of the city’s most authentic ingredients journey to Anchorage
By plane, car, mail and personal luggage, these ingredients arrive to local restaurants and storefronts at all costs.
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High winds forecast for Anchorage’s upper elevations, plus heavy snow at Turnagain Pass
The weather service warned of 30 to 45 mph winds, with gusts up to 80 mph, for higher elevations around Anchorage and Eagle River.
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National Weather Service updates criteria for cold weather advisories in Alaska
NWS Alaska meteorologist Tim Markle said the warnings are designed to let community members know when the cold weather presents a risk to the community. However, the old system set wind chill warnings and advisories, which were statewide in scope, and only kicked in when there was a wind chill.
4.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Alaska
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Alaska on Thursday afternoon. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake struck around 3:24 p.m. PT in the Chugach Mountains near the city of Valdez, which has a population of about 3,900. The epicenter was east of Anchorage.
Anchorage, Alaska, Sees Warmer-Than-Average Temperatures
As Anchorage navigates through a warmer-than-usual winter, meteorologists predict a continuation of the milder temperatures.
Alaska pummeled by hurricane-force winds near 130 mph as widespread damage seen in Anchorage
The largest populated city in Alaska is still recovering from the hurricane-force winds that battered homes and infrastructure on Sunday, leaving thousands without power and causing significant damage.
Hurricane-force winds cause widespread damage in Alaska’s largest city
Thousands of residents across Alaska’s largest city remain without power Monday, a day after a powerful storm brought hurricane-force winds that downed power lines and caused a pedestrian bridge over a highway to partially collapse.
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Alaska election officials rejected 1,303 ballots this November. Here’s why.
The 1.6% rejection rate in the November 2024 election is significantly lower than in the 2022 special primary, when high rejection rates in mostly-Native districts led to civil rights lawsuits.