Becky Bohrer - The Associated Press
Ranked-choice voting that has rocked Alaska politics faces November tests across the nation
Alaska’s new electoral system has been a model for voters frustrated by political polarization and a sense that they lack real choice at the ballot box.
Alaska Army helicopters’ deadly crash near Healy occurred in mountain pass, report says
The crashed Apache gunships were in a group of 14 aircraft during the April crash, according to an Army report. Three of the four soldiers aboard died.
Most Fairbanks Four members settle for $5M after vacated conviction
Kevin Pease, George Frese and Eugene Vent will each receive $1.59 million from the City of Fairbanks' insurer. Marvin Roberts is still suing the city.
After a glacial dam outburst destroyed homes in Juneau, a look at the risks of melting ice masses
Here are some issues surrounding glaciers and the floods that result from the bursting of snow-and-ice dams.
Crammed with tourists, Juneau wonders what will happen as Mendenhall glacier recedes
Climate change is melting the Mendenhall Glacier. It is receding so quickly that by 2050, it might no longer be visible from its visitor center.
Top Alaska officials facing ethics complaints could get state representation under proposed rules
Under the proposal, the state could provide counsel for a governor or lieutenant governor if the attorney general deemed it in the public interest.
2 missing Denali National Park climbers are presumed dead, officials say
Eli Michel, 34, and Nafiun Awal, 32, were last heard from on May 5, when they checked in with a friend.
For soldier killed in Alaska helicopter crash ‘family was everything’
The mother of one of the soldiers killed when two helicopters collided last week said her son loved his country and his family and lifted others up.
Army grounds aviators for training after fatal crashes in Alaska and Kentucky
The suspension of air operations was effective immediately, with units grounded until they complete training in May.
‘People are suffering’: Food stamp woes worsen Alaska hunger
Around 13% of Alaskans received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in July, before the troubles began.
Gov. Dunleavy proposes funding boost for Alaska public defenders
Dunleavy's budget amendments also include funding for positions to help address a backlog in applications for food stamp benefits.
Anchorage Democrat who won state House race meets residency rules, judge says
The judge found that Jennie Armstrong became a resident of Alaska on May 20, 2019, based on the evidence provided.
2 Anchorage candidates request recounts in their Alaska legislative races
Democrats Denny Wells and Roselynn Cacy have requested the recounts.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy sworn in for second term
The Republican last month became the first Alaska governor since Democrat Tony Knowles in 1998 to win back-to-back terms.
Backers of Pebble Mine ‘tried to trick regulators,’ says new report
The report makes several recommendations, including environmental review process changes to “ensure holistic review of cumulative impacts of projects.”
Fall storm expected to bring winds, flooding to parts of Alaska
A forecaster said the latest storm is on a “very different track” than September’s powerful storm, and its main impacts will be felt farther north.
Western Alaska braces for strong storm and possible floods
The National Weather Service has coastal flood warnings in place, beginning Friday, spanning from parts of Southwest Alaska all the way up to the Chukchi Sea coast in Northwest Alaska.
EPA to decide next steps on Pebble Mine project by Dec. 2
The public comment period ended Tuesday.
Groups sue over lack of process to fix mail ballot mistakes
Alaska elections officials are violating voters’ rights by not providing a process through which voters can fix mistakes on mail ballot envelopes, a lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges.
Groups get creative to help Alaska voters understand ranked voting ahead of Aug. 16 election
The first ranked voting election will be the Aug. 16 special U.S. House election.