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The State of Alaska is a state of the United States of America, located in the extreme northwest portion of the North American continent. It is the largest U.S. state in terms of area (by a substantial margin), along with being one of the wealthiest and most racially diverse.
The area that became Alaska was purchased from Russian interests on October 18, 1867. The land went through several administrative changes before becoming an organized territory in 1912 and the 49th state of the U.S. on January 3, 1959. The name "Alaska" is derived from the Aleut alaxsxaq, meaning "the mainland", or more literally "the object towards which the action of the sea is directed"

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Photos: Iditarod Sled Dog Race ceremonial start

Mar 3, 2013 6:23 am

Photo gallery : Cim Smyth, of Two Rivers, AK, drives his dog team down 4th Avenue during the ceremonial start of the 2013 Iditarod Sled Dog Race on Saturday in…Click to Continue »

Fire in the sky signals first weekend of Fur Rendezvous

Feb 24, 2013 7:56 am

Photo gallery : The 2013 Fur Rendezvous fireworks explode in the sky over the Golden Wheel Amusements carnival rides on the bluff in downtown Anchorage on Saturday night.Click to Continue »

Fur Rondy has a new Queen

Jan 18, 2013 8:19 am

Best of January photo gallery: Nursing student and outgoing Miss Fur Rondy Queen Stephanie Peterkin, left, crowned Shayla Silva, 24, as the new Miss Fur Rondy Queen on Wednesday. Princesses&hellip...

Winged silhouette over Point Woronzof

Dec 29, 2012 7:38 am

Best of December gallery: A raven carries a stick in one claw as it skirts the edge of the bluff along Point Woronzof in West Anchorage on Wednesday. Increased winds…Click to Continue &...

Soldiers, family and friends gather for dedication at JBER

Nov 17, 2012 8:01 am

Ashley Walker, wife of fallen soldier Sgt. Brian Walker, and Brian Walkers sister Candy Walker watch as the memorial for fallen soldiers is unveiled. The 4th Brigade, 25th Infantry Division&hellip...

Birchwood ABC Elementary School choir sings music for 'our heroes'

Nov 13, 2012 7:40 am

The school choir sings "You Are Our Heroes" at a ceremony in honor of Veterans Day Monday at Birchwood ABC Elementary School. The ceremony also included remarks by principal and…C...

In Anchorage, some vote early as others get ready for Election Day rush

Nov 6, 2012 1:23 am

Photo gallery: Troy Masalosalo of Alison's Relocations sets up voting booths at Dimond High on Monday in preparation for Tuesday's Election Day. Many Alaskans have taken advantage of early voting&...

Army welcomes home 3,500 soldiers

Nov 2, 2012 1:07 am

Photo gallery: Emotion lined the faces of soldiers and visitors alike as the Army conducted a redeployment ceremony Thursday at Sullivan Arena for the 3,500 soldiers of the 4th Brigade…Clic...

'Stand Down' lifts up Alaska veterans

Oct 27, 2012 7:55 am

Army veteran Robert Ritter gets a trim from Suggie Yune at the 20th annual Stand Down on Friday in the North Terminal of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. The annual…Click to Con...

Best of October: Fall stretches on

Oct 13, 2012 7:21 am

Photo gallery: Clouds stream over the Chugach Mountains and are reflected in the still waters of Potter Marsh along the Seward Highway across from Turnagain Arm on Thursday.Click to Continue &raqu...

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Alaska volcano shoots huge ash plumes into the air

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

In this photo provided by the Alaskan Volcano Observatory, the Pavlof volcano erupts Thursday.

Alaska volcano shoots huge ash plumes into the air

May 18, 2013 4:00 am

One of Alaska's most restless volcanoes shot an ash cloud 15,000 feet into the air Friday in an ongoing eruption that is visible for miles.

Arctic Organics of Palmer offers lettuce starts at Anchorage Farmers Market Saturday.

May 17, 2013 7:35 pm

Although the calendar says it's more than a month late, spring is finally upon us.

Executive Chef Eric Slater of Seward Windsong Lodge and Kenai Fjords...

May 17, 2013 4:31 pm

Executive Chef Erik Slater, of Resurrection Roadhouse Restaurant, Seward Windsong Lodge and Kenai Fjords Wilderness Lodge, has been honored as one of the country's top culinary talents in the inaugura...

winter weather advisory

May 17, 2013 12:21 pm

WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK 405 PM AKDT THU MAY 16 2013 ...LATE WINTER STORM TO AFFECT AREAS SOUTHEAST OF THE ALASKA RANGE FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY AFTERN...

Road work begins as snow finally recedes

May 17, 2013 12:57 am

Josh Holly, of Specialty Excavators, shows Konstantin Reutov, a 16-year-old Kachemak-Selo student, around an excavator on April 30 during the Alaska Construction Career Day at the Soldotna Sports Cent...

Agency to consider listing for Alaska lake seals

May 16, 2013 9:47 pm

The National Marine Fisheries Service announced Thursday it will consider listing a population of harbor seals that live in a freshwater Alaska lake as a threatened or endangered species, a decision t...

Grand Forks Air Force Base has new commander

May 16, 2013 2:28 pm

Col. Paul Baumann took the reins from Col. Christopher Mann during an assumption of command ceremony on Wednesday.

Second Alaska volcano belching ash and steam

May 16, 2013 7:18 am

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Firefighting exercises set for Anchorage airport

May 15, 2013 7:59 pm

Firefighting training exercises are set to be held at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport this week.

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