To say Alaska captures the traveler’s imagination is probably an understatement. The Great Land has long fascinated travelers, and it doesn’t take mental gymnastics to understand the appeal. Whether ...

Engine 557 sits on rails in front of its home shop in Wasilla. The 557 Restoration Company fired up the old steam locomotive Nov. 8, 2025, for the first time since the 1950s. The last steam locomotive ...

Transportation officials have said the project will address decades of safety concerns. Some residents worry the ...

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As ...

Railbookers' Grand Alaska Adventure itinerary is one of the best ways to explore the Last Frontier. Railbookers' 10-day Grand Alaska Adventure itinerary on Alaska Railroad takes travelers through some ...

At least three Alaskans have died from complications of influenza so far this season, amid a surge in cases happening earlier than last year, according to state epidemiologists. Alaska has seen about ...

Extreme winter weather has caused large vessels to sink in the Juneau, Alaska, harbor and communities are making preparations for a possible avalanche. The City and Borough of Juneau Docks and Harbors ...

It’s time to apply for the 2026 Alaska Permanent Fund dividend, an annual payment to Alaskans that often helps support local businesses and has helped reduce poverty in the state for decades. Eligible ...

Journal Editorial Report: What will happen in 2026 by Kyle Peterson, Allysia Finley, Jason Riley and Dan Henninger. Photo: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images/Hans Pennink/AP/Zuma Press ...