Aurora activity set to spike this weekend with possible Alaska display
University of Alaska Fairbanks physics professor Mark Conde said the sun is approaching the peak of its 11-year activity cycle.
Dunleavy declares disaster amid historic breakup flooding on the Kuskokwim River
The declaration comes as icy water continues to flood multiple communities on the lower Kuskokwim River.
Veteran musher Ramey Smyth to rebuild Iditarod’s collapsed Burled Arch in Nome
The veteran musher is also the owner of Willow-based Smyth Logwork and Construction, with a family history of building log homes.
Southeast Alaska not ready for a hatchery-only king fishery, study finds
Researchers say a major concern that arose from the study was incidentally killing wild kings while targeting the hatchery fish.
Alaska Senate OKs increased access to birth control
Alaskans may access up to 12 months worth of contraceptives at a time and without a co-pay from the state’s pharmacies if the bill becomes law.
Brinksmanship and compromise emerge in Alaska’s Capitol as legislative session nears an end
Legislators are combining varied pieces of legislation to get them across the finish line in the state Capitol.
Sudden ANTHC leadership change: Valerie Davidson no longer at the helm
The news traveled fast to her old boss, former Gov. Bill Walker, who said he’s both surprised and dismayed.
California says restaurants must bake all of their add-on fees into menu prices
Starting July 1, California restaurant menus must list comprehensive prices for each item, with all mandatory charges baked into one figure.
Kuskokwim River breakup floods roads, impacts drinking water for some communities
As of Thursday, river observers said there had not been any reported flooding impacts to structures like homes or businesses.
Alaskans suing state over food assistance delays ask judge to order faster application processing
The director of the state’s Division of Public Assistance says that over the past few months, the situation has improved considerably.
Wasilla bingo-hall worker followed woman home to steal her winnings, troopers say
Troopers say Big Valley Bingo employee Jeremy McMillan, 36, stole a purse containing the woman's winnings Wednesday night.
Backlash to ‘cheese grater’ fence in Anchorage triggers changes to DOT outreach
The state transportation department says the fence isn’t going away, but the minor drama will lead to more outreach on similar projects going forward.
State decides against cleanup at site of fatal fuel plane crash near Fairbanks
State officials say they plan to monitor the site, where nearly all of the 4,700 gallons of liquid fuel aboard the Douglas C-54 burned in the crash.
Alaska Native corporation ending involvement in controversial Ambler road project
NANA Regional Corp. says it supports mining development in the region, but it objects to the way the road project is being managed by the state entity sponsoring it.
As Anchorage wildfire season creeps in, Hillside residents prepare for the worst
Experts say it's not a matter of if but when a large blaze impacts the South Anchorage neighborhood.
Anchorage sets new record for getting an inch of snow this late in the season
Yes, the city's official measuring station has recorded later snowfalls — but none that come in at an inch or more.
Could Alaska be the final destination for Japan’s carbon pollution?
A new federal study reflects growing interest in injecting and storing climate-warming carbon pollution in underground reservoirs in Alaska.
Alaska Legislature heads into session’s homestretch with energy-related bills still on the table
That’s as gas producers warn that Cook Inlet natural gas supplies are dwindling, threatening higher prices.
10-mile Lower Kuskokwim ice jam causes flooding, high water
RiverWatch officials say the jam has led to flooding and high water in Tuluksak and Akiak, and could impact downstream communities as well.
Rabies prompts new CDC rules for bringing dogs to the U.S.
Owners must confirm dogs either have a valid rabies vaccine or haven't been in a country where rabies is endemic in the last six months.