What’s in an Alaska name?
I once asked a snowmachiner heading out on a trail from Nome where he was going.
“Boston,” he said before speeding off.
Alaska Oil and Gas Association announces Steve Wackowski as new President and CEO
The Alaska Oil and Gas Association (AOGA) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Steve Wackowski as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 31.
Old Dynamite Safely Removed from Valdez Residence
At approximately 3:00 p.m. October 30th, the Valdez Police Department Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team, assisted by state and federal EOD personnel, responded to a residence at 148 Dadina Street after old dynamite was discovered by a person authorized to clean out the property.
Faces on a beach in Southwest Alaska
Walking a storm-scoured Alaska beach, archaeologist Rick Knecht knelt to pick up a wooden figurine the size of his palm.
Throwdown in Snow Town 2025
This past weekend was packed with action as the Valdez buccaneers hosted the annual Throwdown in Snow town wrestling tournament.
Music News
Reba McEntire to release expanded ‘Starting Over: 30th Anniversary Edition’
Reba McEntire is expanding her 1995 covers album, Starting Over, in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Originally released…
Jelly Roll earns eighth consecutive No. 1 on country airplay with “Heart Of Stone”
Jelly Roll has earned his eighth consecutive No. 1 at country radio with the single “Heart of Stone,”…
Green Day to release ‘Warning’ 25th anniversary deluxe edition
Green Day are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their sixth album, Warning, with a super deluxe 25th anniversary…
Green Day to release ‘Warning’ 25th anniversary deluxe edition
Green Day are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their sixth album, Warning, with a super deluxe 25th anniversary…
Sports News
San Diego Padres hire former reliever Craig Stammen as new manager on 3-year deal
The San Diego Padres have officially hired former relief pitcher Craig Stammen as their new manager, signing him…
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dies at 24 from apparent suicide
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland has died at age 24, just days after scoring his first NFL…
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.…
Atlanta Braves pick up pitcher Chris Sale’s $18M option for 2026 season
The Atlanta Braves have exercised their $18 million option for the 2026 season on left-handed pitcher Chris Sale,…