During the Klondike Gold Rush, more than 100,000 prospectors tackled rough terrain to search for gold. As these newcomers focused on striking it rich, Alaska Native and First Nations communities ...

A postcard from the 1930 shows Martin Itjen in front of his "Largest Nugget in the World" in the Skagway cemetery. (Provided by David Reamer) Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by ...

State flags will fly at half-staff New Year's Day for Skagway Mayor Monica Carlson, 61. The mayor and her mother were struck by a bus in a crosswalk in Washington, D.C. Wednesday night. Carlson and 85 ...

Part of a continuing weekly series on Alaska history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage or Alaska history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of ...