The 2019 GCI Suicide Prevention Fund, administered by the Alaska Community Foundation, will distribute over $100,000 to nine recipient organizations this year, funding suicide prevention programs across Alaska.

The Historic Anchorage Hotel will once again deliver a not-to-be-missed murder mystery dinner party on Oct. 26. The theme is “LIGHTS! CAMERA! MURDER!” It will surely bring some unforgettable fun, twists and terror. 

Do you have a picture of the Alaska Railroad from your travels this year? Be sure to enter it in the Catch the Train Photo Contest, and you could win cash, railroad tickets and a trip to Denali National Park and Preserve. Twelve winners will have their photos featured in the 2021 calendar. One finalist will win the grand prize and have the photo featured on the cover.

The busy, summer visitor season is slowing down in Ketchikan, but the town’s thriving arts community can be counted on to provide quality entertainment year-round. The Monthly Grind is produced by volunteers on the third Saturday of every month, September through May.

Seventeen-year-old Tatiana Korthuis is about to start her freshman year at the University of Alaska Anchorage. However, this long-time ANSEP student already has a jump-start on her STEM career.

Maybe you’re interested in German culture. Maybe you just enjoy a nice brew. Either way, you’ll love these Oktoberfest celebrations:

You’re never too old to be a gamer, as 164 million U.S. adults know.

Packaging culture is rapidly turning into a trend. In some places, you can now eat your food along with the package. Designers are finding as many alternatives to plastic as possible: bowls made of mushrooms, bags from cassava starch. But are we ready to accept them?

Older traditions have a way of coming back into style, and one that seems to be resurfacing is at-home book clubs. Here are some tips for hosts:

The Alaska State Fair is back from Aug. 22-Sept. 2. Want to enjoy delicious eats? Take up ninja training? Here’s a preview of what you won’t want to miss.

I scream, you scream, Alaska screams for ice cream. Summer is coming to an end, and the results are in on Alaska’s favorite warm-weather treat. We weren’t surprised to learn that Alaskans’ favorite summer indulgence is local ice cream, which took more than 30% of the votes. Considering this summer’s heat wave, flavors like spruce tip and rhubarb crumble sound incredibly refreshing.

For years, Alaska residents have claimed to consume more ice cream than any other state in the U.S. With a summer like this one, we’re confident we’ll defend our apocryphal status as No. 1. Looking for a sweet treat to beat the heat? Feed your sweet tooth at one of these spots: