Trump’s promise to fix the fentanyl crisis appealed to voters and alarmed experts
Donald Trump has promised a crackdown that could include military strikes in Mexico. Many experts worry his plan will do harm than good.
Record turnout in Mat-Su Borough election as voters approve major bonds
Borough early voting also shattered a previous record set in 2022.
Nick Begich III wins Alaska’s U.S. House race
Begich’s win flips a seat from Democrat to Republican, adding to the GOP’s slim majority in the U.S. House.
Alaska’s ranked choice repeal measure fails by 664 votes
Phil Izon, who led the campaign in support of the ballot measure, said he planned to submit a recount request once the election is certified.
Alaska House Democrats Cliff Groh and CJ McCormick ousted after final ballot count
Groh’s loss leaves just 21 members in a Democrat-heavy bipartisan caucus that is seeking to take control of the Alaska House, a bare majority.
Watch Alaska’s 2024 ranked choice tabulation
Ranked choice tabulation determined the winner in eight legislative races, plus the U.S. House race.
Ex-Alaska prosecutor who blew whistle on Kindred wins settlement over retaliation
The woman had reported Joshua Kindred’s sexual misconduct, leading to an investigation and the judge’s resignation.
Co-occurring mental disorders | Line One
We discuss the challenges of diagnosing and treating individuals with co-occurring mental health conditions.
Anchorage water utility asks thousands of residents to check pipes for possible lead
About 20,000 customers are being asked to check water intake pipes, in a survey required under federal regulations.
Homer Spit damage from high seas declared local emergency
A full moon pushed tides to over 22 feet starting Friday, which continued to build with each tide.
‘Enough is enough’: King Cove officials hail Biden Administration backing for Izembek road
While residents call the road a matter of life and death, environmental advocates say it could threaten vital wildlife habitat.
Scientists hope to learn about alien intelligence from Frederick Sound humpback whales
SETI researchers camped at a remote Southeast Alaska lighthouse last summer to investigate humpback whale communication.
Alaska’s dark-money law survives legal challenge
The law was part of the ranked choice voting initiative voters passed in 2020. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a legal challenge.
Arctic Bitcoin? Hilcorp, tech firm aim to test North Slope data center
A Hilcorp oil field in Alaska’s Arctic is set to host a tech firm that wants to use natural gas-fired power to mine digital currency.
Anchorage Assembly passes operating budget, without funding to study civilian oversight of police
Two amendments that dominated budget conversations involved contracting with an outside group to look into civilian oversight of the Anchorage Police Department.
Ranked choice repeal ballot measure now failing by just 45 votes after Tuesday results update
Roughly 5,800 ballots remain to be counted, largely from Anchorage and rural Alaska.
Making Alaska roadways safer | Talk of Alaska
Anchorage has had a lethal stretch of pedestrian deaths in recent months. We discuss what’s being done to lower these tragedies on this Talk of Alaska.
Anchorage School District pauses controversial schedule change for high schools
The pause adds uncertainty to the rollout of the district’s Academies of Anchorage program meant to boost graduation rates.
Alaskans, tell us about your experience with Amazon.
Company officials say a new facility in Anchorage has sped up delivery times. But we want to hear from you.
Anchorage police shootings review calls for better nonlethal tools, de-escalation and officer supervision
Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case says the review of 45 police shootings is informing changes to policies and officer training.