Great Stirrup Cay will allow guests to use their "Free at Sea" packages indefinitely and will temporarily return to tender port operations.

One of Alaska’s most prolific murderers is buried in a place of honor, in a cemetery for veterans in Sitka. Michael Silka’s grave is just a stone’s throw from the Alaska Public Safety Academy, which ...

Former state legislator Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, a Democrat from Sitka, is running for governor, he said Tuesday. Kreiss-Tomkins, frequently known as “JKT,” served in the Alaska House of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is seen on Jan. 17, 2026, in Sitka, Alaska, in this photo provided by Kreiss-Tomkins. (Campaign handout ...

America’s northernmost state feels decidedly foreign. Alexander Archipelago is crammed with islands and islets bearing Slavic names: Volga, Bamdoroshni, Aleutski, Baranof. The latter protrudes like a ...

If Alaska is on your travel wish list, chances are wildlife is part of the appeal. And for cruisers heading north next season, one major cruise line is adding a new way to get a little closer—this ...

New wildlife experience brings guests closer to conservation while reinforcing Holland America as top cruise line for Alaska Wildlife & Wilderness Tours "Seeing wildlife is one of the top reasons ...

This video takes you on a complete port and city tour of Sitka, showcasing its scenic waterfront, historic landmarks, and charming local atmosphere. From the cruise port area to key spots around town, ...

If you missed the just-ended 2025 Alaska cruise season, don’t worry your pretty little parka about it — your dream of glacier-gazing and totem-trail trekking is already within reach. Alaska’s cruise ...