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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 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 AlaskaNews3h ago2 min read
University of Alaska regents adopt per-program tuition and seek $49 million more from state
UA regents approved one tuition rate per program starting fall 2027 and asked the state for $413 million, $49 million more than this year.
by Walter AlaskaNews3h ago4 min readFrom 
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 News7h ago2 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 AlaskaNews1d ago3 min read
Bethel proposals would forgive uncollected hotel sales tax and cut the 12% rate to 6%
Bethel may forgive unpaid 12% hotel sales tax and cut the rate to 6%, hearing set Dec. 15.
by Walter AlaskaNews6h ago2 min readFrom 
Anchorage mayor asks Assembly to accept $610,711 state grant for AnchorRIDES senior trips
Anchorage mayor asks Assembly to accept a $610,711 state grant plus $74,501 in city funds for senior AnchorRIDES trips.
by Walter AlaskaNews13h ago2 min read
Troopers search for woman and juvenile after vehicle goes into Thorne River
A woman and a juvenile remain missing after their vehicle drove into the Thorne River near Thorne Bay on Thursday. A second juvenile escaped. Troopers resume searching Friday.
by Walter AlaskaNews20h ago1 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 News2d ago2 min read
Commenter tells Anchorage homelessness commission an officer mistreats campers
A frequent commenter told an Anchorage commission a police officer should be kept from vulnerable people. A city official urged him to file a complaint.
by Walter AlaskaNews22h ago2 min read