Eagle River
Eagle River, AK · Lifestyle
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Natural Pantry grocery store celebrates 50 years
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Natural Pantry Grocery Store in midtown Anchorage may seem like a fancy place to shop but owner Vikki Solberg says that wasn’t always the case. “We started in the back of my mom’s duplex on Fireweed Lane,” she said during a recent interview, adding...
The Northern Light
UAA’s theatre program is in full swing
UAA’s Department of Theatre & Dance restarted its theatre program last fall after a five year hiatus. Theatre professor David Block, and his students spoke with The Northern Light to share their experience with the program’s return. Block said, “The program started disappearing in the late 2010s. Dan...
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Visit Anchorage: 49th State Brewing
49th State Brewing is one of the busiest restaurants in Anchorage. With multiple floors and outdoor seating, the huge space was always packed with a line whenever we passed by. The restaurant was also where I had my favorite meal while in Alaska. The King Crabby Grilled Cheese with a...
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The owners of an Eagle River donut shop believe a brown bear that broke into their truck was attracted by the sweet smell
Koski and her husband own Jason’s Donuts in Eagle River, and while the attempted break-in didn’t happen there, Koski says the truck the bear hit in their driveway is used to haul donutty smelling trash from the shop.
Alaska Beacon
Living with bears in Anchorage: We can do better
News that 20 or more bears have been killed in Anchorage this year, mostly because they’ve gotten into the habit of eating human trash, is both disheartening and infuriating. People who live in the municipality, like elsewhere in Alaska, have long known what steps to take to minimize bear-human conflicts. At the top of the […]
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Bear 89, also known as Backpack, crowned Fat Bear Week champion
A new Fat Bear Week champion has been crowned, and this year’s winner has a familiar connection to the title. Bear 89, also known as Backpack, has been named the Fat Bear Week champion. Backpack beat Bear 910 in the finals by about 5,000 votes. Getting chunky enough to...
gotodestinations.com
How Walking Past This 5th Avenue Cajun Spot CHEATS Your Cold-Weather Appetite In Anchorage, AK
Brothers Gustavo and Roberto Del Real launched their culinary venture to bring authentic, slow-simmered bayou warmth to Alaska’s subarctic climate. Operating in downtown Anchorage at 508 West 6th Avenue, the restaurateurs rejected bland cafeteria shortcuts in favor of time-honored cast-iron cooking. That dedication transformed Gumbo House into an essential...
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Hope restaurant Dirty Skillet named Alaska's Restaurant of the Year
A seasonal restaurant in the small Alaska community of Hope has been named Restaurant of the Year by the statewide association representing Alaska’s hospitality industry. Dirty Skillet, located at Bear Creek Lodge, received the statewide hospitality award after completing its eighth season. Owners Jeannine Stafford-Jabaay and Derrick Jabaay say...
bloodyangolapodcast.com
50 Shades of Evil: Alaska - Israel Keyes
In this episode Jim Chapman brings you to Alaska and tells you the story of Israel Keyes. Jim covers the disappearance of Samantha Koenig in Anchorage in 2012 and the investigation that followed, including the ransom scheme and the evidence later linked to him. Jim also dives deep into Keyes background, military service, and adult life, along with the violent behavior and confessions that shaped the case.
youralaskalink.com
Anchorage Community Theatre's '1776' sells out as performances continue
The Anchorage Community Theatre is heading into its third week of performances of “1776,” and the production has sold out. The Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of America’s founding and has drawn more attention than the theater expected. “I feel like people love this musical. They...
Alaskas News Source
The owners of an Eagle River donut shop believe a brown bear that broke into their truck was attracted by the sweet smell
copperriverrecord.net
Federal Subsistence Board Approves 10-day Moose Season Extension in the FM1203 hunt area of Unit 12
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) approved Emergency Wildlife Special Action Request WSA26-13 as modified by the Office of Subsistence Management (OSM), regarding moose in Unit 12. The Board’s action was conducted via email consistent with the time sensitivity of the request and Board policy. Wildlife...
gotodestinations.com
This Tiny Bakeshop Has EXCEPTIONAL Sourdough and Pastries Locals Love in Anchorage, AK
Open Wed–Sun, 7 AM–4 PM | (closed Mon & Tue) There’s something magical about walking into a place where the air smells like warm bread and buttery pastries. 😊. Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop has mastered that art, turning simple ingredients into unforgettable flavors that keep people coming back. 🥐
The Northern Light
Alaska Writer’s Guild hosts 2026 Conference for Writers & Illustrators
The Alaska Writer’s Guild hosted their annual conference for writers and illustrators at UAA’s Administration and Humanities Building on Sept. 18-19. The conference was held in partnership with the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), Alaska Romance Writers and UAA’s Department of Writing. The...
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Local documentary about Kikkan Randall brings full circle journey into focus
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - There was something so big-time, yet so hometown-relaxed about Saturday night’s screening of “Kikkan,” the documentary on Kikkan Randall at the Bear Tooth Theatrepub. Yes, she’s a breast cancer survivor. Yes, she’s an Olympic gold medalist. Yes, she’s one of Alaska’s...
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‘I want it to be something unique’: Alvin’s Alley Haunted Forest brings Halloween fun to the Mat-Su Valley
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Halloween season is well underway, and while Alaska has a deep love for the holiday, there aren’t many haunted attractions that allow residents to enjoy some scares. Alvin’s Alley Haunted Forest is setting out to change that. “I’ve always wanted to have kind...
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This No-Frills Alaska Burger Shack Will Ruin Every Other Burger You’Ll Ever Try
Alaska gets sold to you as salmon, halibut, and crab legs. Nobody puts the burger on the brochure. That is a marketing oversight of the highest order. One Anchorage spot has been grilling since the sixties, and the line out the door suggests people are fine with the arrangement. The...