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Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson, who wanted to give the homeless one-way plane tickets out of Alaska's largest city, has lost his bid for re-election.

The incumbent mayor of Alaska's largest city has lost his re-election bid

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson, who wanted to give the homeless one-way plane tickets out of Alaska’s…

By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The incumbent mayor of Alaska’s largest city has lost his re-election bid. Dave Bronson, who had floated the idea of giving the homeless one-way plane tickets out of Anchorage, on…

Alaska's melting permafrost is dumping toxic metals into the state's rivers, turning them bright orange and making the water highly acidic. The contaminated rivers are so vibrant they can be seen from space, and the problem is likely to…

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Coast Guard says three people are missing after a boat capsized in a Gulf of Alaska bay near Seward. The Coast Guard says in a social media post that one other person was recovered from the water “with no signs…

The airline reworked in-flight menu options based on customer requests.

At least 75 of Alaska's waterways are turning orange in the summer, with some so acidic they're comparable to lemon or orange juice, researchers say.

Rivers and streams in remote parts of Alaska have been turning orange for years. Scientists believe they know what's behind the color change.

The Awakin, a fishing charter boat found submerged off a southeast Alaska island last year, likely capsized after its well deck flooded, killing five people.

The U.S. Coast Guard says a fishing charter boat found partially submerged off an island in southeast Alaska last May likely capsized after its well deck flooded in rough seas

A fishing charter boat found partially submerged off an island in southeast Alaska last May likely capsized after its well deck flooded in rough seas, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, which investigated the incident that left five people…

SITKA, Alaska (AP) — A fishing charter boat found partially submerged off an island in southeast Alaska last May likely…

SITKA, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard says a fishing charter boat found partially submerged off an island in southeast Alaska last May likely capsized after its well deck flooded in rough seas. The Coast Guard investigated the incident…

Alaska Airlines just dropped another great deal on flights to the Hawaiian Islands. This 72-hour flash sale includes flights to Honolulu, Kauai, Kona and Maui for as low as $99 one-way. If you’ve been stockpiling Alaska Mileage Plan miles,…

Dale Chorman’s family said they do not want the moose put down because she was only protecting her calves

Permafrost thawing could be why Alaska's rivers and streams are turning orange. Read to learn more.