Election day is around the corner for most of Alaska’s local governments, and many communities are considering whether to raise local sales taxes to pay for the escalating cost of public services, ...

Pre-war homes—those built before 1939—are architectural gems. They are sturdy, charming, and often what people are referring to when they look at the prevalent colorless, linear designs of today and ...

There's an undeniable charm that comes with pre-World War II American architecture, characterized by high ceilings, crown molding, hardwood floors, and ornate details. In fact, 11.4% of all housing ...

The North Slope Borough clerk has issued a recall petition for the borough mayor, Josiah Aullaqsruaq Patkotak. It comes after months of efforts from residents over what they say were "lavish travel ...

A group of North Slope residents is trying to recall the borough mayor, Josiah Aullaqsruaq Patkotak, alleging that he misused public funds. That group’s application for a recall petition says the ...

PALMER, Alaska (AP) — An emergency declaration was extended in an Alaska borough where residents were forced to evacuate when an ice jam caused a creek to flood, official said. Matanuska-Susitna ...

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration on Thursday for the Denali Borough after the Bear Creek Fire destroyed homes and hampered transportation in the area. Wildfires have been ...

The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly launched its annual legislative priorities list last week in advance of an upcoming meeting with Interior Alaska lawmakers. During a Thursday work session, ...

WASILLA, Alaska (AP) — A rural Alaska borough near Anchorage is getting its first recreational marijuana shop. Green Jar, the Mat-Su Borough's first recreational pot store, opened its doors near ...