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Dear Annie: How to know when to walk away from a marriage that isn’t working
Dear Annie: I have been married to a dear man for more than 40 years, but for much of that time, I have felt as though we are not really a team.
Asking Eric: I found out my sister stole from me, but she’s since passed away. I’m struggling to forgive.
Advice from R. Eric Thomas.
As an outdoor writer and author, Bill Sherwonit has been a mainstay of Alaska’s literary landscape
Sherwonit has penned 15 books and was a sports and outdoors writer with the Anchorage Times.
In new book, Republican Sen. Tillis calls his vote for Hegseth the ‘biggest regret of my career’
Tillis also wrote that he “should’ve stopped” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from becoming health secretary in the first days of Trump’s second term.
The Rewind: West High tennis claims 9th straight region title, UAA volleyball sweeps UAF
Also: The weekly scoreboard and a look at the action in the week ahead.
White Sox surge past Guardians 4-3 to take 2-0 lead in AL Division Series
The surprising White Sox improved to 4-0 in these playoffs — all on the road — and are one win from advancing to the American League Championship Series for the first time since winning the World Series in 2005.
Tennessee Republicans consider alternative execution methods after failed injection of Christa Pike
Pike has remained hospitalized since the failed execution by lethal injection, unconscious and on a ventilator with blisters and burns on her arms from the drug, her lawyers have said.
Reversing course, Trump says he won’t use taxpayer money for campaign-style ads
The president said he would use private funds to pay for ads promoting himself and his policies.
The Lions have the NFL’s worst defense and coach Dan Campbell has no quick fixes
Campbell says the coaching staff will evaluate every roster spot and could change the way they call defensive plays.
What is pneumonic plague, and how will we know if it’s spreading in Russia?
A lab technician in Russia has possibly died of the plague. Here’s what to know about the infectious disease.
White Sox are welcoming Cubs fans to hop on the playoff bandwagon … with a few caveats
So, is it OK for the Cubs fans to come on board now?
NFL suspends official 2 games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride
The line judge was caught on camera cursing at McBride during the Cardinals’ loss at the New York Giants on Sunday.
Students protest at Cornell over university’s response to gang rape allegations
The school’s main administration building was splashed with graffiti and damaged overnight as Cornell has been trying to quell a firestorm over its handling of the alleged 2024 gang rape.
With attention on Gaza and Iran, Israeli settlers grab land in the West Bank
Surging settler violence and government-backed settlement expansion are transforming the territory under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
Last call? Not for this 103-year-old bartender.
Irvin E. Koch, a World War II veteran, serves beer and more out of his cash-only (of course) basement bar.
Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak is the largest in the U.S. in decades
It’s been decades since a U.S. state has seen an outbreak surpass 1,000 cases, stretching back to a multiyear outbreak in New York City in the early 1990s.
2026 Alaska voter guide: Compare the candidates in the general election
In the Nov. 3 election, Alaskans will decide consequential races for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and the Legislature.
From immigration to gun rights, here’s what to watch in the Supreme Court’s new term, which begins today
The high court’s new term has cases on climate change, religious rights and President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration high on the agenda.
U.S. officials seeking details of reported death at Russian plague institute
Officials said they need to learn more about the evolving situation before determining the potential threat to the United States.
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin says his 22nd NHL season will be his last
He signed a one-year contract and is playing at age 41 after breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goal-scoring record in April 2025.
Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
The Illinois lawmaker played a key role in advancing President George W. Bush’s legislative agenda. But Hastert’s legacy was fouled by allegations he molested teen athletes while he was a school wrestling coach.
Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for pioneering research into brain activity
Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel have researched light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. They are based in Germany and the United States.
Thousands of public servants are stuck waiting for student loan forgiveness
A federal program intended to help borrowers catch up on payments has been bogged down by staffing cuts and a surge in applications.
A Pentagon dispute 18 months ago was prelude to problems in Iran
The U.S. began bombing Yemen’s Houthis in 2025 despite concern over weapons stocks and unclear goals. The Iran-backed group is still bedeviling the region.
Bolsonaro and Lula head to a runoff in Brazil’s presidential election
Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, and Brazil’s veteran President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff for the top job of Latin America’s powerhouse economy.
Soldiers badly wounded in Iranian drone strike say military’s medical system failed them
The soldiers’ criticism comes against the backdrop of years of disinvestment and drawdowns in the Middle East driven by multiple administrations and political leaders who sought to end U.S. involvement in the region.
Dear Annie: I feel more like a roommate than a wife. How do I fix it?
Dear Readers: After my column in response to “Worried Daughter,” who was concerned that her widowed mother was becoming increasingly isolated and dependent two years after her husband’s death, readers wrote with thoughtful suggestions. Thank you to all, but especially to two readers for sharing your personal and…
Asking Eric: Are these men on dating apps being too forward, or am I overreacting?
Advice from R. Eric Thomas.
Opinion: One small step toward cheaper housing in Alaska
The cost of connecting a home to basic services deserves a closer look in Alaska’s search for cheaper housing.
Chourio’s 2-run single in 9th inning lifts Brewers over Padres to extend NLDS lead
Jackson Chourio hit a two-run single off hard-throwing Mason Miller with two outs in the ninth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied past the San Diego Padres for the second straight day.
Search suspended for 6 people on missing medical flight from Bermuda to Boston
The U.S. Coast Guard said authorities searched more than 4,400 miles over a span of 66 hours for the four Canadians and two people from Bermuda who were on board.
Supreme Court to weigh whether oil companies can be forced to pay for climate damage
A broad ruling for Boulder, Colorado, would send a shock through the fossil-fuel industry and clear the wave of climate-change suits to proceed in state courts.
NFL roundup: Rams save their best for last in comeback win over Philadelphia
Kyren Williams ran for two touchdowns in the final four minutes as Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams rallied from a 10-point deficit.
The 19th-century Silent City hoax and the con-artist namesake of a Juneau street
Invented by Dick Willoughby with an accompanying photograph, the ruse made its way from coast to coast in the Lower 48.
Opinion: Both sides agree on manipulation as the best strategy for ranked choice elections
Alaska voters know how to rank their preferences, but the harder task is getting parties and candidates to respect those choices.
Letter: Don Young has entered the chat
Some may find it interesting that all the fuss about Mary Peltola, including mistreatment of congressional and campaign staff, the use of a racial slur and occasional angry outbursts of profanity, sounds a lot like former Alaska U.S. Rep. Don Young.
Gabby Williams leads the way again for Valkyries, who beat Las Vegas 71-60 in Game 1 of WNBA semis
Gabby Williams had 25 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, and Kiah Stokes added 14 rebounds and three blocked shots.
Maye overcomes his two turnovers with 3 TD passes in Patriots’ 29-26 win over Bills
Though Maye committed two more turnovers to give him nine on the season, he rallied the Patriots to the victory with his 23-yard TD pass to Chism with 1:50 remaining.
Letter: ‘I’m from Florida, please vote for Nick Begich’
While walking in my neighborhood, I met a friendly young woman who gushed about Alaska, complained of the cold (it is 50 degrees), showed her requisite moose pics and then asked me to vote for Nick Begich. She said that she was from Florida, one of a “huge group” flown to Alaska to campaign door-to-door for Begich. Is…
Canada’s big day, team defense carries Dream to 92-82 win over Liberty in WNBA semifinals
Jordin Canada scored 20 of her 25 points in the second half and had five steals to help the Atlanta Dream beat the New York Liberty in Game 1.
US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack
A Pentagon official who was not authorized to discuss sensitive military movements said the bombers were redeployed back to their home bases in the United States.
Letter: Vote as if your children’s future depends on it
Currently, the average price of gasoline in the U.S. is up $1.50 per gallon since President Trump started the war in Iran. Diesel is up $2.75 per gallon, which leads to higher prices on everything that we buy from outside Alaska. Gas now averages over $5 per gallon in Alaska, and in many villages, the price of…
U.S. shipwreck, laden with World War II munitions, is a time bomb near London
A salvage crew has been working to stabilize the SS Richard Montgomery, which sank a few months after D-Day in 1944 with 1,500 tons of explosives in its holds.
Trump’s opponents are planning efforts to reverse his changes to presidency
As the midterms approach, some of the president’s foes are working to ensure his aggressive approach to executive power doesn’t outlast him.
Despair over future fuels political anxiety for college students on the cusp of adulthood
Many college students today have concerns about their job prospects, homeownership and impending adulthood. Their anxiety is fueling restlessness in national politics that has contributed to the rise of outsider candidates.
Christa Pike’s lawyer says she has not regained consciousness since her failed Tennessee execution
Christa Pike remains unconscious and on a ventilator in a Tennessee hospital after a failed execution attempt.
US Marine arrested for alleged murder of a woman on Okinawa, triggering outrage from Japan
Heavy American troop presence has remained a sensitive issue on Okinawa.
‘Jane Doe’ solidarity posts flood social media after Cornell rape lawsuit
A wave of solidarity has surged on social media in support of a young woman who is suing Cornell University and seven fraternity members she accuses of raping her.
University of Alaska regents weigh AI policy as student misuse increases
Student use of artificial intelligence tools to cheat is a “steeply growing trend,” according to a report on generative AI use among UAA students.
Germany’s Merz announces new aid for Ukraine in Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth over $1.5 billion during a visit to Kyiv.
Cloud seeding effort sparks debate in Alaska House race on Kenai Peninsula
Weather modification has become a rising issue for Homer Republican Rep. Sarah Vance in her reelection campaign against independent challenger Brent Johnson.
Alaska fishing and wildlife groups raise alarm over proposal for underwater Cook Inlet data center
The public comment period is open through Nov. 2.
Alaska to launch second round of funding for federal rural healthcare program
The federal program is meant to produce long-term transformation, but strict rules are leading to short timelines.
Southcentral Alaska auto dealer to pay over $500K in restitution over hidden fees
Customers may be eligible for $100 payments under the settlement with Alaska’s attorney general.
Assembly members weigh how JBER expansion may further compress Anchorage’s housing market
To meet JBER’s projected housing need, Anchorage would need an additional 1,200 two-bedroom units and 645 homes with four bedrooms or more by 2030.
Trump administration takes step to permit open-pit mine off proposed Ambler road
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it is taking public comments for the next 45 days to inform an upcoming environmental review of the project.
Bernadette Wilson tells Alaska campaign regulators she has no contact with clients of her garbage disposal company
The Alaska Public Offices Commission is set to determine whether Wilson, who is running for governor, is required to disclose her company’s customers.
Dunleavy quietly lifts hiring freeze as candidates for governor criticize staffing woes
Dave Bronson said that the hiring freeze was slowing resource development projects in Alaska.
Dear Annie: How can I convince my partner their snoring is serious and causing me to lose sleep?
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 18 years, and I love him dearly. But lately, there are nights when I fantasize less about romance and more about having my own quiet bedroom.
Asking Eric: Should I resume contact with my estranged father?
Advice from R. Eric Thomas.
Alaska Sports Scoreboard: Oct. 3, 2026
Scores and results from competitions across the state.
Wayne and Wanda: My boyfriend spent his PFD on a snowmachine trailer, not the Hawaii trip we talked about
Relationship advice: This purchase is indicative of priorities that could affect this couple’s long-term relationship.
Book review: New work details the fading promise of a peaceful Arctic and how it affects the region’s future
The common ground in the Arctic has eroded in recent years, leaving uncertainty where it appeared cooperation would prevail.
Opinion: The return on education is an Alaska child ready for what comes next
The state should measure its investment through student learning, growing confidence and clear paths beyond high school.
East’s Staples earns 3rd title while West boys and Chugiak girls win at state cross country
The Mustangs won their sixth straight championship; Kaia Mangaccat of Juneau-Douglas won the Division I girls race; and Mountain City Christian Academy junior Breyden Nottingham won his second Division II title.
Anchorage’s David Carle relishes return to Sullivan Arena as No. 1 Denver hockey takes down UAA
The Seawolves were defeated 6-2 by the reigning national champion Pioneers in their season opener but showed grit from start to finish.
A record number of Native Americans are running in the 2026 midterms
At least 355 Native American and Indigenous candidates ran or are running in local, state and federal primary and general elections this year — a record number.
A $28B hemp THC industry is fighting to save itself from a looming federal ban
America’s multibillion-dollar market for impairing hemp products faces potential elimination before the end of the year.
Letter: The importance of ideological consistency
The New York Times exposé on Mary Peltola painted a picture of a volatile, abusive employer who has no issue using slurs for mentally disabled and gay people as pejoratives. She said she hopes someone who slighted her “dies of a botched abortion.” In the context of Peltola’s votes on trans rights and ads opposing “men…
Letter: A smoother welcome to downtown Anchorage
No more apologizing to German and French tourists about downtown sidewalks that could break an ankle! I’m a polyglot author who lives at the foot of Sixth Avenue. In the summer, I guide tour groups from cruise ships, and I run into individuals on the street.
Letter: A different vote for a different direction
If you don’t like the skyrocketing price of gas or diesel or heating oil, vote for Mary Peltola.
Woman told Cornell investigators she ‘felt like bait’ during alleged gang rape
Heavily redacted Title IX documents show conflicting reports of what happened at the Chi Phi fraternity party in October 2024.
Ax-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns
The United Arab Emirates says the co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight that nearly crashed with 182 people on board attacked the captain with the cockpit’s crash ax in a “terrorist attack.”
Tennessee’s prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada said stepping aside “is in the best interests” of the state as an independent review is carried out to determine why Pike’s execution failed Wednesday.
Editorial: One ballot question, three consequential choices
Ballot Measure 2 asks voters to weigh changes to primary access, general elections and campaign finance disclosure.
Governor candidate Bernadette Wilson has been sued repeatedly over unpaid bills, records show
Alaska judges have ordered the Republican candidate to pay thousands of dollars for overdue business and personal debts.
Dear Annie: Was I wrong to end my 50-year friendship over a cruel comment?
Dear Annie: I walked away from a 50-plus-year friendship. I’ve known “Ralph,” his wife and his kids since the late-1970s. We both worked construction. We never had a deep friendship; most men from the boomer generation don’t. Ralph has a sense of humor that others would say is off-putting, including uncomfortable…
Asking Eric: The people body shaming me don’t know that I have a medical condition
Advice from R. Eric Thomas.
South Korean official says Trump announcement on Alaska LNG went ‘far beyond what was agreed’
The governor and Republican incumbents in competitive U.S. Senate and House races said they expect South Korea to ultimately invest $54 billion. Some industry observers cast doubt on that prospect.
FDA found cyclospora at Taylor Farms Mexico site and where lettuce was grown
The parasite was found in a wastewater tank at a processing facility and a drainage ditch, but the agency could not determine how contamination occurred.
Alaska Science Forum time capsule: The secret life of a red fox family
A trail camera exposed a year that included new additions to the skulk.
Opinion: What Anchorage voters need to know before the Nov. 3 election
If you want to vote in the general election, you must be registered to vote no later than Oct. 4.
Opinion: Alaska’s economic future starts in our classrooms and the voting booth
Voters should press candidates on early education funding, retirement reform and the resources students need to succeed.
Unveiling budget, mayor says it’s likely Anchorage can evade major cuts for only 1 more year
The 2027 draft budget relies on eliminating vacant positions and one-time funding sources to close a $15 million deficit. The shortfall could double in 2028.
An Anchorage stalwart, Natural Pantry turns 50
The grocery store started in humble digs on Fireweed Lane. It’s now looking ahead, with plans to add a warehouse and eventually bring back the hot food court, cafe and smoothie bar.
The Kennedy Center was solvent when Trump took over. Then its finances collapsed.
The Washington Post examined 15 years of the institution’s financial records to see why it went south after the president took over.
Wife of man found dead in Juneau freezer hid death to collect benefits, police say
The Juneau Police Department said that Ross Pasquan’s now-deceased wife concealed his death and continued collecting her husband’s Social Security, retirement and Permanent Fund dividend payments.
Alaska Airlines courts premium travelers with new suites and seats
The company unveiled plans for a slate of new premium offerings, including a four-class cabin configuration and new passenger suites featuring lie-flat seats.
With several transportation options, Seattle is easy and affordable for visitors to navigate
The city is packed with sites, restaurants, museums outdoor spaces with plenty of ways to access them.
Christa Pike was on a ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution, attorneys say
The stunning failure in Tennessee’s execution chamber has left both sides of the death penalty debate demanding answers.
Former Rep. David Rivera, a Rubio ally, sentenced to 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying
The longtime friend of Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been jailed since being found guilty of failing to register as a foreign agent and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Ebola death toll in Congo passes 4,000, while a treatment center is burned down
The current outbreak is on track to exceed the deadliest on record. At least 50 health workers have died after contracting the virus.
FBI gives employees a classified ‘Patel Report’ about times when the agency ‘fell short’
The document is in keeping with Director Kash Patel’s frequent criticism of leaders who preceded him and his determination to rid the FBI of agents he contends have politicized the bureau in the past.
6 tips for a wine country vacation that won’t break the bank
Look beyond the obvious regions, target shoulder season and more ways to travel among the vines without feeling fleeced.
Another disappointing jobs report suggests more challenges for Trump and the GOP
Americans feel worse about the economy now than they did during the pandemic, recent data shows.
This bipartisan bill seeks to ban cellphones in schools nationwide
The legislation, if approved, will send money to states that adopt and enforce anti-cellphone rules.
Trump administration says it has no plans to send ICE to polls. Activists are preparing anyway
Organizations representing Latino, Black and Asian American voters worry that any ICE activity near polling places could deter voters already on edge over immigration enforcement.
The volunteer internet sleuths hunting down rogue AI agents
An informal network of hackers and researchers is exposing new details about misbehaving AI that meddled with corporate and government websites.
Opinion: Judge a candidate by how she treats the people closest to her
Mary Peltola owes Alaskans direct answers about the allegations from former members of her staff.