The Alaska Highway is paved with more than cement — it’s paved with an important chapter of often overlooked Black …
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Gold rush: not a phrase thought to be synonymous with law and order.
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Baby dino, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo.
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The Valdez Museum & Historical Archive may be closed for in-person visits currently, but the museum is offering multiple ways …
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Valdez, like many communities, was born out of the Alaska gold rush era.
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What goes well with dinner conversation? Fun facts about Alaska! Impress a crowd with your Alaska knowledge, or start a …
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National Women’s History Month was created to highlight the many unsung female figures in our nation’s history. Each of us …
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Rich with gold rush history, Nome, Alaska, is currently celebrating 120 years since gold was first discovered in the town. …
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This year, Alaska is celebrating its 60th year of statehood. We’re sharing some of the coolest facts about our favorite …
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Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday is on Nov. 18, and it’s time to celebrate. Disney parks will be having a special …
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Living in Alaska means learning the language. You have to know the difference between seemingly similar holidays, things and places.
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Have you ever wondered how our great state got its name? Alaska comes from the Aleut word “aláxsxaq,” meant to …
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This year commemorates the 243rd birthday of the U.S. Navy, which was established on Oct. 13, 1775. The U.S. Navy …
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What do Alaska’s Permanent Fund, Peyton Manning, Apple Computer Company and “Rocky” have in common? All were created in 1976.
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Shiver me timbers. Sept. 19 marks International Talk Like A Pirate Day, and Alaska has a storied pirate history.
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The Sitka History Museum originally opened its doors in 1967 to provide educational programs and exhibits to the community. It …
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Sunday, July 15, marked the 95th anniversary of the completion of construction on the Alaska Railroad. If you are not …
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There is no place like the Last Frontier to celebrate the summer solstice. In some Far North communities, the sun …
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Scientist and former University of Alaska Fairbanks faculty member Matt Nolan is reaching new peaks in precision mapping of Denali. …
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The Alaska Aviation Museum opened two new exhibits showcasing the 75th commemorative anniversary of the recapture of the Japanese-held islands …
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The news: Gov. Bill Walker recently endorsed the memorializing of Alaska’s military heritage and exploration of creating an Alaska Military …
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What makes Ketchikan, a quaint town of 14,000 people in Southeast Alaska, so unique? The Tongass Historical Museum is trying …
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On the last Monday of March, the rest of the country goes about its business as usual. In Alaska though, …
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In 1987, Congress declared March national Women’s History Month to honor and celebrate the integral role women play in shaping …
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Nov. 22, 2017, marks the Alaska Highway’s 75th anniversary. Covering approximately 1,400 miles, the Alcan starts in Dawson Creek, British …
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Oct. 18, Alaska’s official state holiday, marks the Alaska Transfer of Russian America to the United States, which occurred with …
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Over the summer, the Alaska Oil and Gas Association joined its members to mark the 40th anniversary of production at …
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