Saturday, August 1, 2026
HomeNewsLocal news

Local news

Anchorage voters urged to mail ballots early ahead of April election

Anchorage The Alaska Current -
A recent U.S. Postal Service policy change could affect how Anchorage voters return their ballots in the city’s upcoming municipal election on April 7.
Read more

From garage sale to store shelves: Young entrepreneurs turn slime into sweet success

Anchorage Victoria Petersen -
Wild Scoops made Blueberry Bear Slime Co. a wholesale partner in 2025 and placed their first order for 200 slimes.
Read more

Where We’re Anchored: March

Anchorage Victoria Petersen -
I’m a winter girl to my core so this time of year has always been difficult for me.
Read more

Why We Are Supporting Sydney Scout

Anchorage Opinion, The Alaska Current -
We are supporting Sydney Scout for the District 1 seat.
Read more

The Anchorage Dating Diaries: Back on the apps

Anchorage Victoria Petersen -
Well… the apps are just as I remembered. 
Read more

Pressing Silence: Rebecca Poulson, Woven in Water

Arts and Culture Rachel Levy -
Standing just outside of Pioneer Bar, then, just downwind from ANB Harbor, Rebecca Poulson cruised up next to me on her bicycle.
Read more

Celebrate Women’s History Month by Voting for Strong Women

Anchorage Opinion, The Alaska Current -
March is Women’s History Month, and in Anchorage, the best way to celebrate is by taking action and voting for four strong women on the Anchorage municipal ballot by April 7
Read more

The secret life of Sen. Dan Sullivan

Commentary Victoria Petersen -
Sen. Dan Sullivan doesn’t like being portrayed as a weak-kneed politician.
Read more

Carnival cruise ships logged 750+ pollution violation days in Alaska waters

Environment Rachel Levy -
Contrary to the narrative of pristine ecosystems in Alaska, it’s federally legal for cruise ships, to dump smokestack washwater into the ocean.
Read more

Where We’re Anchored: February

Anchorage Victoria Petersen -
Welcome to the February installment of my year-long photographic series that aims to show you Anchorage with intent, admiration and pride.
Read more
1234...20Page 3 of 20

Popular posts

I'm social

388FansLike
201FollowersFollow
1,358FollowersFollow

The Alaska Current is a nonprofit collective of journalists, creatives and content creators working to reflect the interests and communities throughout Alaska. The mission of The Current is to publish a broad range of newsworthy and thought-provoking content that reflects Alaska’s diversity.

Contact us: news@thealaskacurrent.com

645 G Street, STE 100-540, Anchorage, AK, 99501

© 2025 - The Alaska Current