Tucked between snow-capped mountains and the Cook Inlet, Anchorage harbors a retail marvel that defies Alaska’s notorious cost-of-living reputation. Fred Meyer on Abbott Road isn’t merely a grocery ...

Inflation adjustments and decades-old comparisons do not change the lived reality for today’s residents: city government is ...

John Stevenson reports that retirement timelines vary significantly across U.S. states, influenced by factors like cost of ...

Bristol Palin reunited with her son Tripp to celebrate his 17th birthday following his move to Alaska to live with his father.

Washington has the highest state minimum wage at $17.13 as of January 1, 2026.

Relaxing Alaska winter train rides with wide views, cozy cabins, and scenery that feels magical without any complicated ...

Rani Malone, who works in mental health support at Alaska Behavioral Health, winds down with rituals that support sleep at her home on Oct. 31, 2025. Winter in Alaska isn’t just cold — it can feel ...

After living in Alaska for most of my life, I moved to Las Vegas before heading to Sacramento. I was surprised by the ways my lifestyle changed and my mental health improved. Now, I can walk much more ...

Imagine a place where the morning fog rolls off emerald mountains, where the scent of salt water mingles with pine, and where locals greet each other by name rather than hurried nods. Ketchikan, ...

Many tiny houses nowadays are actually more like apartments on wheels, with expansive – and expensive – interiors. The BTH Single recalls the small living movement's minimalist roots with a compact ...

“The latest advancements in healthy aging point to Blue Zone regions and how lifestyle, environment, community and purpose play a role,” says Leina Ijacic, CEO at One Kalākaua. “We strive to be the ...

Many homes in Alaska lack running water — even those near urban areas. “You get used to it pretty fast,” said resident Caitlin Lenahan. Caitlin Lenahan has been living without running water for eight ...