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Pete Zamarello, colorful 'King of the Strip Malls,' dies at 86
A Greek-Italian immigrant who became a real-estate magnate during the economic explosion that accompanied construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline-boom era, Zamarello leaves behind a collection of buildings that are now fixtures in Anchorage.
Anchorage
Yereth Rosen

Governor's Race 2014

Port authority says accusation that Walker lined his pockets is baseless

Allegations from the re-election campaign of Gov. Sean Parnell and DNR commissioner Joe Balash that challenger Bill Walker profited greatly from his work with the Alaska Gasline Port Authority are being disputed by the Walker camp and board members with AGPA.

House Race 2014

Young, Dunbar debate Alaska's congressional clout

Rep. Don Young and his Democratic opponent, Forrest Dunbar, a first lieutenant in the Army National Guard, agree that Young has accomplished a lot for Alaska during his decades in D.C.

Media outlets say governor lags on National Guard public records requests

Asserting that Gov. Sean Parnell’s office is holding up disclosure of public documents related to the Alaska National Guard scandal, two media outlets are asking a state judge to call an emergency hearing and order at least some of the material released.

Alaskans ask Medicaid advisory group to rethink proposed limits on therapy

A large crowd turned out Wednesday to the final public meeting of Alaska's Medicaid Reform Advisory Group, with the majority weighing in on proposed limits on therapy visits, which some said they need to maintain an independent life.

Alaska National Guard recruiters file lawsuit, claiming privacy violations

Three Alaska Army National Guard recruiters investigated for past misconduct, and the leader who supposedly let them get away with it, are suing the Army to find out how investigative documents were leaked.

Former Seattle police chief lends his support to legalize pot in Alaska

The former Seattle chief of police was in the state to support the movement looking to legalize marijuana in Alaska this week, even as a coalition of Alaska police chiefs opposes the measure.Marijuana Initiative 2014Suzanna Caldwell

With days before vote, local option laws are sticking point for marijuana campaigns

Alcohol can be explicitly banned in Alaska's rural communities, but for marijuana, a long-standing court ruling could keep villages from going completely "dry" on pot.Marijuana Initiative 2014Suzanna Caldwell

Recruitment suspended because safety is paramount in Anchorage School District

OPINION: When students come to school each day, they deserve to be safe and treated with respect by everyone in the building, including visitors.CommentaryEd Graff

Tricked out: Adult treats for Halloween

Commercial candy aisles not cutting it? Here are some alternative Halloween festivities and treats to indulge in. Food & DrinkRiza Brown

Voices

A series of deep school cuts do not make an 'education plan'

OPINION: It's time to put education ahead of questionable multi-hundred-million and multi-billion-dollar pet projects.Les Gara

Recruitment suspended because safety is paramount in Anchorage School District

Anchorage voters should vote yes on AO 37

Another reason it's time for a change at the top: Alaska’s wildlife and habitat

Multimedia

Multimedia

Photos: Former Seattle police chief lobbies for Alaska marijuana legalization

Multimedia

VIDEO: Alaska Native rapper's new video "Wake Up" makes AFN debut

Multimedia

VIDEO: The Northern Light and KRUA radio interview Bill Nye

Alaska News

Photos: Hiland prisoners prepare for re-entry

Sports

Buoyed by nation's fourth-best attendance, UAA volleyball team ranks second in West Region

Backed by a home crowd that ranks fourth in the nation in Division II attendance, the UAA volleyball team is the No. 2 team in the West Region rankings released Wednesday by the NCAA. Beth Bragg

Alaska's top football players nab postseason honors

UAA winger Hubbs shows penalty-killing prowess

High school volleyball roundup

Adventure

When Nelchina caribou and trigger-happy Alaska drivers intersect

I have hunted the Nelchina herd as long as I can recall and the hunters of today, as a rule, are less knowledgeable than those of 40 or 50 years ago. However, they’re also more courteous and appreciative of the animals they hunt. John Schandelmeier

Get outdoors, but do it with your fellow Alaskans

Lost? In trouble? These Alaska dogs will sniff you out

10 ways to enjoy a snowless October outdoors despite dimming daylight

Events

Alaska Outdoors Weekly Evening Hike

'Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day' contest

AMP Halloween Party

2nd Annual Eerie Evening of POEtry and Paintings

Culture

Tricked out: Adult treats for Halloween

Commercial candy aisles not cutting it? Here are some alternative Halloween festivities and treats to indulge in. Riza Brown

Photos: This Halloween, some treats for adults

Wayne and Wanda: I thought I was experienced, and then I met 'Bob'

Alaska Aviation Legends: Albert Ball, pilot, trapper, fisherman

News & Politics

Pete Zamarello, colorful 'King of the Strip Malls,' dies at 86

A Greek-Italian immigrant who became a real-estate magnate during the economic explosion that accompanied construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline-boom era, Zamarello leaves behind a collection of buildings that are now fixtures in Anchorage.Yereth Rosen

3-vehicle crash in Eagle River leaves one dead

Anchorage man stabbed in neck during fight

Fort Wainwright soldier to be tried for murder of son, 3, and rape of wife

Arctic

Oil companies seek more time to overcome Arctic drilling troubles

Three oil companies with billions invested in Arctic drilling leases are pleading with the Obama administration for extra time to hunt for crude under waters north of Alaska, but so far federal regulators have been skeptical.Jennifer A. Dlouhy | Houston Chronicle

Unmanned barge in Arctic drifts farther from shore

Rhetorical or real, is Russian expansionism threatening the Arctic?

Finland wouldn’t organize a submarine hunt 'farce,' says defense minister

We Alaskans

The long, dark road to Teller

Earlier this month, we took a long, 71-mile drive to Teller, the nearest community and the only village accessible by road from Nome. We went to see the Teller Cultural Festival, full of beautiful traditional music and dance. Fog made the return trip dicey. Jenn Ruckel | KNOM

Reading the North: Northern cuisine and storied silver heist

Dynamic, innovative work makes latest issue of AQR memorable

Nation/World

Rocket Bound for Space Station Explodes

An unmanned cargo rocket carrying supplies to the International Space Station exploded seconds after liftoff Tuesday night.
Computing Political Impact of Canada's Attacks

Barely a week after attacks by homegrown extremists killed two soldiers and pocked the nation’s parliamentary complex with bullets, questions about the impact on Canada’s future have begun to ebb.