For likely the first time, the Anchorage Assembly legally compelled someone’s testimony
A municipal attorney said using subpoenas to discuss protected personnel records would protect the municipality. It’s an unprecedented move for the city.
Repairs complete on avalanche-damaged Alaska Railroad track
The track is a key link between Alaska’s Railbelt and Lower 48 rail freight.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy urges Legislature to fund more legal action against Biden administration
Dunleavy said there are many reasons for optimism in Alaska during his State of the State address, calling for it to be the "most pro-life" state in the U.S.
Mat-Su schools closed Tuesday amid Southcentral rain, icy roads
Light rain is expected to fall across much of the region Tuesday, with a storm possibly bringing more rain to Anchorage on Wednesday.
For rural Alaska lawmakers, local issues trumped party interests and swung the state House
The members of the House’s Bush Caucus explain how and why they flipped control of the chamber.
Signature drive begins to rid Alaska of ranked choice voting
Organizers have a year to collect 27,000 signatures to put ranked choice voting on the 2024 ballot for repeal.
From next week to March 9, Anchorage school days will be 30 minutes longer
The Anchorage School Board approved the plan to make up for class time lost due to an unprecedented string of snow days in December.
Local Alaska egg producers fill cracks during shortage
Staff at the Poiema Farm say their 200 chickens and 80 ducks are yielding four dozen eggs a day, amid low winter production.
Lawsuit says Alaska Department of Health exposed thousands to hunger risk by not giving food aid
A complaint filed Friday alleges some families have waited four months for nutrition assistance.
1 of 2 missing Noorvik-bound snowmachiners found as search continues
Both the found snowmachiner, Josiah Ballot, and search crews have suffered frostbite amid ongoing efforts to find Thomas Brown.
Anchorage Assembly approves emergency changes to contracting, ombudsman authority in wake of allegations against mayor
The Anchorage Assembly approved three emergency ordinances during a special meeting Friday in response to allegations made against Mayor Dave Bronson’s administration.
USA Today finds Peltola left university a year earlier than claimed
USA Today examined the education claims of all House freshmen. The paper found a problem in Rep. Mary Peltola's.
Alaska House majority forms to the right of the Senate’s
The House is finally organized and both chambers are diving into their agendas for the session.
Unstable January Snowpack Causes Avalanches in Southcentral Alaska | Alaska Insight
In this episode of Alaska Insight, Lori Townsend talks with avalanche experts Elliot Gaddy, a local guide and avalanche instructor, and John Sykes, a forecaster with the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center.
A tiny Juneau lot is the latest battleground in a dispute over tribal sovereignty
For a Southeast Alaska tribal group, the lot of less than 800 square feet represents tribal sovereignty and self-determination.
Anchorage’s only IMAX theater is on a bankruptcy chopping block
If the Regal Cinema Stadium 16 theater in Anchorage closes, then Fairbanks would have Alaska’s sole IMAX screen.
Fresh in power, Alaska House’s new Republican-led coalition outlines its priorities
"Fiscal stability" is No. 1, but specifics are hard to come by as the group gets organized.
Matanuska ferry’s uncertain future complicates Southeast Alaskans’ Canada trips
Extended repairs to the Matanuska have left no state ferries serving the Canadian port of Prince Rupert, with planned sailings canceled.
‘Just horrific’: Fatal polar bear mauling happened during storm
Officials say the polar bear killed a mother and her 1-year-old boy as she walked about 150 yards from the local school to health clinic in Wales.
Anchorage city employees accuse Mayor Bronson’s office of monitoring security footage to see who’s talking to ombudsman
The ombudsman said he's referring the matter to the city prosecutor.