Ketchikan marks the passing of 97-year-old Nancy Huff, who died on May 23, 2026. Her obituary notice first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News, reflecting a concise tribute to her long life.
Ketchikan’s National Ocean Sciences Bowl teams traveled to Seward over the weekend of March 27, where they participated in the 29th annual Tsunami Bowl competition. Their strong performance demonstrated both their preparedness and enthusiasm for marine science.
Alaska is on the cusp of receiving significant investment in energy production and storage—an influx that could redefine the national conversation on energy independence. This opinion piece argues that how this investment is handled may have implications far beyond the state’s borders.
Alaska’s latest revenue forecast may look impressive at first glance, courtesy of recent oil price surges driven by global tensions. But as this editorial notes, lawmakers risk repeating deadly mistakes by allocating money that hasn’t yet been secured.
Looking to vent a little heartbreak? Bird Treatment and Learning Center in Anchorage, Alaska, offers a unique twist on Valentine’s Day. Their fundraiser, “Love Hurts,” invites participants to name a rat after an ex and feed it to a bird in exchange for a donation that supports local wildlife rehabilitation.
President Donald Trump has approved a plan to build a 211-mile road through Alaska’s remote wilderness, aiming to expand access to valuable mineral deposits such as copper and cobalt. The proposal, known as the Ambler Road project, was previously backed during Trump’s first administration and is intended to bolster mining activity in the region.
A local Alaskan scored an unexpected prize when the Russian government handed him a motorcycle worth $22,000. The gift followed a viral interview recorded during the high-stakes summit between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage.
