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Anchorage's viral "jellyfish UFO" was filmed in June, and it may be a kite
Anchorage's viral "jellyfish UFO" was filmed in June in East Anchorage, looking past a park popular with kite fliers. Online, they suspect an octopus kite.
by Cale Green1d ago3 min read
Juneau Assembly to consider extending glacial flood emergency 180 days into 2027
Juneau Assembly considers extending the Suicide Basin flood emergency 180 days past its Dec. 15 expiration. Flood barriers held through two outburst floods this year.
by Walter AlaskaNews2h ago2 min read
Juneau Assembly to hear plan to borrow up to $24.7 million for Seawalk extension
Juneau Assembly holds a hearing Nov. 16 on borrowing up to $24.7 million to extend the downtown Seawalk. Cruise passenger fees would repay it over 20 years.
by Walter AlaskaNews2h ago2 min read
Troopers arrest Fairbanks man on DUI, assault charges after Farmers Loop crash
Troopers arrested a 23 year old Fairbanks man on DUI and assault charges after a Farmers Loop crash Saturday. He faces a felony assault charge and is held at Fairbanks Correctional Center.
by Walter AlaskaNews46m ago1 min read
Skagway hydro developer asks for legal review of who could buy Burro Creek power
Skagway Assembly votes Nov. 19 on whether to get a legal review of who can buy power from the proposed Burro Creek hydro project.
by Walter AlaskaNews5h ago3 min read
Anchorage Assembly members push back on draft social media rules
Read literally, draft rules would bar Anchorage Assembly members from touting their records on campaign pages. Members balked. The attorney: "Not the intent."
by Walter AlaskaNews2d ago3 min read
Nov. 11 results trim Peltola's Senate lead to 3,975 as Mat-Su ballots come in
New Alaska results posted Wednesday, Nov. 11, were mostly Mat-Su absentee ballots, so Sullivan gained a little. Peltola still leads the Senate race by 3,975.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min read
Juneau Assembly to take up 10% tax on vehicle rentals that start near cruise docks
Juneau Assembly considers a 10% tax Monday on vehicle rentals that start near the downtown cruise docks. Combined with existing taxes, some rentals could end up taxed at 24%.
by Walter AlaskaNews16h ago2 min read
FAA ground stop delays Juneau flights leaving Alaska as in-state flights keep departing
FAA ground stop Friday delayed flights leaving Juneau, though in-state flights kept flying. The nationwide halt caused over 200 cancellations across Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines.
by Alaska News20h ago2 min read
Troopers arrest Stebbins man on charges he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl
Troopers arrested a Stebbins man, 30, on charges he sexually assaulted a 14 year old girl in October. He faces five charges and is held in Nome.
by Walter AlaskaNews7h ago2 min read