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2+ hour, 33+ min ago  (52+ words) Alaska's News Source Municipality of Anchorage opens portal to register short-term rentals Matthew Cooper chosen as University of Alaska's 18th president Wasilla teenager arrested for fatal shooting at house party Wasilla teen charged with manslaughter after accidentally shooting man, WPD says...

2+ hour, 7+ min ago  (138+ words) A community event this weekend is bringing people together to celebrate the start of motorcycle season in Anchorage. Riders from across the area are expected to gather Saturday for a Bike Blessing event at the Dimond Center. Organizers say the…...

4+ hour, 15+ min ago  (469+ words) ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska's News Source) - A rather large storm system with ample moisture is spreading rain, snow and strong winds across Alaska. The Alaska Range remains under a high wind warning into Saturday, while Delta Junction is under a wind…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago  (196+ words) 780 AM 96. 1 FM Ahead of this year's race, KNOM rebroadcasted its coverage of the first-ever Iditarod Sled Dog Race in 1973. It took champion Dick Wilmarth 20 days to make it from Anchorage to Nome. Soon after re-airing, his daughter, Rebecca, reached out…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (149+ words) 780 AM 96. 1 FM Bailey Vitello finished first in the inaugural Nome-Golovin 200 Sled Dog Race on March 27, completing the nearly 200-mile Nome-Golovin round trip in one day, five hours, and 35 minutes on the trail with a team of 12 dogs." Hosted for the…...

8+ hour, 32+ min ago  (129+ words) The Transylvania Times Billy Smith looks on as students work on the mural. Rosman Middle School students are working with local artist Billy Smith, of the Transylvania Community Arts Council, to create a mural near the cafeteria. The mural design…...

2+ hour, 41+ min ago  (311+ words) Gov. Mike Dunleavy will host energy leaders, policymakers and industry experts from across the nation and around the world at the fifth annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, taking place May 19-21 at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage. The three-day conference will…...

3+ hour, 1+ min ago  (289+ words) On April 30, 2026, Governor Dunleavy vetoed a significant election reform bill, Senate Bill 64, which would have provided measures to increase Alaska's election integrity and efficiency. Representative Sarah Vance (R-Homer) and Senator Bill Wielechowski (D-Anchorage) negotiated the terms of SB 64 for nearly…...

2+ hour, 23+ min ago  (372+ words) Homebuilding plays a critical role in maintaining a steady housing supply and keeping prices at sustainable levels. As the U. S. population grows, more housing is needed to meet demand. Since the Great Recession, construction has lagged well behind what is needed,…...

6+ hour, 38+ min ago  (737+ words) The School District of Lee County is feeling the impact of students leaving its public schools for education elsewhere. Florida's student-based funding model means dollars follow the student and funds are allocated based on each school's enrollment. Fewer students mean…...