Press Release from United Way: Anchorage, AK In Anchorage, graduation rates are on the rise, but so is concern about crime.

ALASKAN Paul Gebhardt moved into the Iditarod lead on Monday night, becoming the first musher to leave the Rohn checkpoint, about 438 kilometers beyond Anchorage, Alaska.

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KTUU reports a maintenance shed exploded Monday night and flames spread to a nearby 12-plex near the Old Seward Highway.

It's not good enough for Danny Williams, but the Canadian Health Care system does have one supporter: Palin notes irony of using Canada health care By DAN JOLING ANCHORAGE, Alaska a ' Sarah Palin has been no friend lately of socialized health care.

Several years ago, a cheesesteak trend took off in Anchorage eateries, particularly in pizza parlors, burger joints and take-out venues.

An Army helicopter from Fort Wainwright later Saturday picked up the man and the rescue crew.