Hayes Creek evacuation updates, map as wildfire burns near Fairbanks, Alaska

Residents of the Hayes Creek neighborhood have been ordered to evacuate due to the advancing threat from the Himalaya Road Fire. Authorities have issued a Level 3 “GO” evacuation notice, urging immediate departure. Hayes Creek is located about 20 miles …

Something borrowed, copied and stolen: The history of several Alaska bar names

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of this story. An advertisement for Thee Body Shop massage …

Cooler and wetter conditions bring fire relief to Alaska this week

Alaska Rainbow Elders support one another with coffee, conversation and community

Don Crandall, left, and Doug Frank talk with others at a weekly gathering of Alaska Rainbow Elders, held at the Anchorage Senior Activity Center, on June 5. (Marc Lester / ADN) Down a quiet hallway at the Anchorage Senior Activity Center on a recent …

Firefighters Lift 700-Pound Boulder to Rescue Man Pinned Face-Down in Frigid Alaska Creek

Rescue of Kell Morris (in brown hat) Credit: Jason Harrington / Seward Fire Department – released Rescuers described it as an avalanche of boulders—and Kell Morris was lucky to have survived it. The 61-year-old was hiking with his wife in the Alaskan …

Toyama fishcake wins Alaska seafood prize at Japan’s surimi product competition

A specialty fishcake from Toyama Prefecture has won this year's "Alaska Seafood US Embassy Award" at Japan's top national competition for kamaboko -- a traditional Japanese fishcake made from pureed white fish, the Alaska Seafood …

Alaska Sports Scoreboard: June 21, 2025

High School Legion AA Baseball Sunday Chugiak 4, Ketchikan 0 Juneau 7, South 1 Kenai 8, Dimond 0 Kenai 17, Dimond 7 Wasilla 7, Palmer 6 Palmer 5, Wasilla 4 Friday South 13, Juneau 5 Kenai 11, South 2 Madisonville (KY) 9, Juneau 2 Saturday Madisonville (KY) …

USAF taps Oklo for military's first nuclear micro-reactor in Alaska

In a major milestone for modular nuclear power on the way to the mainstream, the US Department of the Air Force has issued a Notice of Intent to Award (NOITA) to Oklo that may lead to the construction and operation of a military reactor in Fairbanks, …

Alaska Airlines adding Touchless ID at Los Angeles, Portland and Seattle airports

Alaska Airlines is rolling out the time-saving TSA PreCheck Touchless ID program to three of its largest hubs in an effort to speed up the passenger checkpoint experience. TSA Touchless ID will soon be available for the airline's passengers traveling …

Donlin Gold welcomes new ownership partnership in Western Alaska project

Donlin Gold LLC has announced a change in ownership following the completed acquisition of Barrick Mining Corporation’s 50% stake by NOVAGOLD Resources Inc. and Paulson Advisers LLC. The new partnership brings Paulson Advisers alongside NOVAGOLD as co- …