Alaska Newspapers

Anchorage, Alaska

The Alaska Journal of Commerce is a business publication based in Anchorage, Alaska. It provides comprehensive coverage of the state's economy, including industries such as oil and gas, mining, fisheries, and tourism. The publication tracks legislative developments, corporate news, and economic trends impacting the Alaskan business community.

Homer, Alaska

This digital news outlet provides comprehensive coverage of issues impacting Alaska Natives and rural residents across the state, ranging from legislative updates to cultural events. It serves as a vital informational resource for the Arctic and Interior regions, bridging the gap between localized community news and statewide political developments.

Valdez, Alaska

The Anchorage Daily News is Alaska's largest daily newspaper, based in Anchorage. It provides comprehensive coverage of statewide news, politics, and outdoor life. Established in 1946, the publication is a multi-time Pulitzer Prize winner known for its investigative reporting and local community focus across the state.

Anchorage, Alaska

Serving as the largest and most widely read newspaper in Alaska, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of statewide news, politics, and the unique challenges of life in the Last Frontier. It is particularly noted for its award-winning investigative journalism and its commitment to documenting the state's complex social, environmental, and economic landscapes.

Anchorage, Alaska

The Anchorage Press is an alternative weekly news publication based in Anchorage, Alaska. Established in 1992, it provides coverage of local news, arts, culture, and opinion. It is known for its investigative reporting and alternative perspective on issues affecting the Anchorage metropolitan area and the state.

Anchorage, Alaska

The Arctic Sounder is an Alaskan newspaper serving the North Slope and Northwest Arctic boroughs. Based in Anchorage, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, environmental issues, and community events in remote Arctic regions, including Utqiagvik and Kotzebue, focusing on indigenous issues and regional development.

Dillingham, Alaska

The Bristol Bay Times is an Alaskan news publication covering the Bristol Bay region and the Aleutian Islands. Based in Dillingham, it provides local reporting on commercial fishing, community events, and environmental issues. It now operates as a specialized section within the Anchorage Daily News digital platform.

Juneau, Alaska

Capital City Weekly is a regional publication based in Juneau, Alaska, now featured as a section of the Juneau Empire. It covers arts, culture, and community news across Southeast Alaska, focusing on local stories, outdoor activities, and unique perspectives from the state's capital and surrounding coastal communities.

Haines, Alaska

Serving the remote community of Haines, Alaska, this independent weekly newspaper has provided vital local news and chronicled the region’s rugged history since 1965. It is recognized for its dedicated commitment to investigative community journalism, offering a uniquely focused perspective on the civic life, wilderness conservation, and cultural identity of the Chilkat Valley.

Cordova, Alaska

Serving the Copper River Basin and Prince William Sound, this publication has provided essential local news and regional coverage for over a century. It maintains a distinct editorial focus on the unique challenges and economic interests of remote Alaska, including commercial fishing, wildlife management, and maritime industry developments.

Sitka, Alaska

The Daily Sitka Sentinel is an independent, family-owned newspaper serving Sitka, Alaska. Established in 1939, it provides comprehensive local news, sports, and community announcements. Published Monday through Friday, the paper remains a vital information source for the remote island community, maintaining a strong local focus and presence.

Bethel, Alaska

Serving the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region of Alaska, this weekly publication provides essential news coverage and a platform for community voices in one of the most remote and geographically vast areas of the United States. It is notable for its long-standing commitment to documenting the unique cultural, political, and subsistence-based lifestyle of the region's predominantly Alaska Native population.

Delta Junction, Alaska

Serving the rural Interior of Alaska, this publication acts as a vital community bridge by providing localized reporting on events, municipal news, and regional issues for the sparsely populated Delta Junction area. It stands out as a dedicated information source for residents living off the road system, prioritizing hyper-local stories that are often overlooked by larger statewide media outlets.

Ester, Alaska

The Ester Republic is a local publication based in Ester, Alaska. Originally founded as a monthly newspaper in 1999, it transitioned to a digital format covering community news, local politics, and cultural commentary with a distinctive independent voice and focus on the Fairbanks North Star Borough.

Fairbanks, Alaska

Serving as the primary source of news for Alaska's Interior since 1903, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of regional politics, local industry, and the unique challenges of life in the Arctic. Its editorial focus remains deeply rooted in the community, offering a vital platform for public discourse and reporting on the remote wilderness areas surrounding Fairbanks.

Wasilla, Alaska

Serving the Matanuska-Susitna Borough since 1947, this publication provides local news, community coverage, and regional perspectives to residents of Southcentral Alaska. It remains a primary source of information for the Wasilla area, documenting the evolving political and social landscape of the Mat-Su Valley.

Homer, Alaska

Serving the Kenai Peninsula community since 1964, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, arts, and maritime news specific to the Homer area. It is recognized as a vital source of information for residents and visitors alike, acting as a historical record for the region’s unique culture and fishing-centered economy.

Juneau, Alaska

Serving as the primary source of news for Alaska’s capital city, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of state legislative affairs, local government, and regional environmental issues. Established in 1912, it remains a vital institution for the Southeast Alaska community, documenting the unique political and cultural landscape of the Tongass region.

Kenai, Alaska

Serving the central Kenai Peninsula since 1970, this community newspaper provides essential local coverage of regional news, politics, and events for residents across the Kenai-Soldotna area. It remains a primary source for keeping the local population informed on issues unique to the Alaskan peninsula, including oil and gas industry developments and regional commercial fishing.

Ketchikan, Alaska

Serving as the primary source of news for Alaska's "First City," this publication provides essential coverage of local government, maritime industries, and community events in the remote Ketchikan Gateway Borough. It holds a distinct place in regional media as one of the few daily newspapers in the state, offering a dedicated window into the unique social and economic life of Southeast Alaska.

Kodiak, Alaska

Serving as the primary source of local news for the Kodiak Archipelago since 1940, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of the region's fishing industry, military presence, and remote island community. It remains a vital chronicle of life in Alaska, offering a unique perspective on the geopolitical and environmental issues that shape one of the United States' most isolated coastal hubs.

Nome, Alaska

Established in 1901, this publication holds the distinction of being Alaska’s oldest continuously operating newspaper. It serves as a vital community chronicle for the residents of the Seward Peninsula, providing essential local reporting on regional governance, subarctic life, and events in the remote Bering Sea hub.

Petersburg, Alaska

Serving the remote island community of Petersburg, Alaska, this weekly publication provides essential local coverage of regional news, commercial fishing updates, and municipal affairs. It is notable for acting as a primary information hub for residents in a geographically isolated area, maintaining a longstanding tradition of grassroots journalism in Southeast Alaska.

Anchorage, Alaska

Serving the energy sector since 1999, this publication provides in-depth reporting on oil and gas exploration, development, and policy throughout Alaska and northern Canada. It is widely recognized as a primary industry authority, offering technical insights and regulatory updates to a professional audience of corporate leaders, policymakers, and energy stakeholders.

Seldovia, Alaska

Serving as the primary source of news for the remote coastal community of Seldovia, Alaska, this publication documents local governance, regional events, and the unique lifestyle of the Kenai Peninsula. It offers a vital connection for both permanent residents and off-grid community members by chronicling the town's history and ongoing civic developments.

Seldovia, Alaska

Serving as a long-standing voice for a remote Kenai Peninsula community, this independent publication provides a localized chronicle of life, news, and events in Seldovia, Alaska. It remains notable for its commitment to documenting the unique heritage and small-town interests of a destination accessible only by boat or aircraft.

Seward, Alaska

Serving as the primary news source for Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, this long-standing publication provides dedicated coverage of local government, community events, and regional issues. Its editorial mission emphasizes deep engagement with Seward residents, offering a consistent record of life and development in this historic coastal port city.

Ketchikan, Alaska

Sitnews, or Stories in the News, is a digital publication serving Ketchikan and Southeast Alaska. It provides comprehensive local news, community announcements, and opinion pieces. Founded in the late 1990s, it remains a vital source of information for the region, known for its community-focused reporting and archives.

Skagway, Alaska

Established in 1978, this independent publication serves as the primary source of local news and civic discourse for the isolated community of Skagway, Alaska. It is notable for its dedicated coverage of small-town governance, regional tourism impacts, and the unique challenges of life in a historic gold-rush destination.

Thorne Bay, Alaska

Serving Thorne Bay and the surrounding communities of Prince of Wales Island, this weekly publication provides hyper-local coverage of community events, government meetings, and regional news. It focuses on the unique lifestyle and challenges of Southeast Alaska's island residents with dedicated local reporting and community-focused announcements.

Bethel, Alaska

Serving as the oldest newspaper in Alaska, this publication provides critical coverage of news, cultural events, and regional issues for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. It functions as a vital voice for the remote communities of Western Alaska, focusing on the unique concerns and daily lives of the region's predominantly Alaska Native population.

Fairbanks, Alaska

Serving the University of Alaska Fairbanks community since 1948, this independent student publication provides a vital platform for campus news, cultural reporting, and student-led editorial discourse. Its coverage bridges the gap between academic life and local Fairbanks issues, offering a distinct perspective from the next generation of Alaskan journalists.

Anchorage, Alaska

Serving as the independent student newspaper for the University of Alaska Anchorage, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local sports, and student life. It is notable for providing a platform for student journalists to report on institutional affairs while offering a distinct youth perspective on issues impacting the broader Anchorage community.

Wrangell, Alaska

Serving the remote island community of Wrangell, Alaska, this publication has operated since 1902 as a vital chronicler of local news, regional politics, and maritime industry developments. It remains a cornerstone of civic life in Southeast Alaska, providing residents with essential coverage of town affairs and the unique challenges of living in an isolated coastal environment.