While Murkowski and Young steer toward middle ground in weekend statements, Sullivan tacked to their right
Alaska's D.C. delegation took different approaches to GOP calling Jan. 6 "legitimate political discourse."
New Anchorage police chief says his top priorities include building community trust and reducing violent crime
Michael Kerle described his top priorities on Monday during a news conference with reporters, just under a week into his new job leading Alaska's largest police department.
Former PeaceHealth nurses accuse hospital system of culture of retaliation against employees
It’s not the first time PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center has been scrutinized by federal labor officials for allegedly retaliating against its workforce. The hospital was accused of violating federal labor laws on retaliation four times in 2015.
Deep snow is forcing bison onto Interior Alaska roads
This year’s deep, icy snowpack has forced bison to forage at farms and travel by road.
How a Dillingham hairstylist turned her salon into a free store
People can donate anything from clothes to furniture to daily necessities. The shop also serves as a place for anyone to get out of the cold and warm up.
Impacts of warming temperatures dominate discussion of Arctic Report Card
Warm temperatures, melting sea ice, ocean debris and permafrost degradation dominated discussion of the NOAA's 2021 Arctic Report Card.
Murkowski, breaking with GOP, says Biden is right to nominate a Black woman to Supreme Court
Sen. Lisa Murkowski urged President Joe Biden on Sunday to pick an "exceptional individual" who has appeal to both parties.
Americans get sicker as omicron stalls everything from heart surgeries to cancer care
Slammed by COVID-19, many U.S. hospitals have put off essential procedures. Delays are leading to consequences like heart attacks and sending people to emergency rooms to get care.
Crossing party lines, Manchin endorses Murkowski’s Senate campaign
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin on Sunday endorsed Republican colleague Lisa Murkowski for reelection, crossing party lines to back the incumbent from Alaska who faces a primary challenger supported by former President Donald Trump.
Alaska House backs off sanctions for legislator in far-right Oath Keepers group
House Majority Leader Chris Tuck said it was “questionable” whether the votes were there to remove Republican Rep. David Eastman from committees.
Murkowski, Young dispute Republican party’s characterization of Jan. 6 attack as ‘legitimate political discourse’
Murkowski calls Jan. 6 "an effort to overturn a lawful election."
Alaska congressional delegation details benefits of federal infrastructure law to state lawmakers
Alaska’s congressional delegation told state lawmakers that the state has a unique opportunity to take advantage of the recently passed federal infrastructure law.
Alaska Native and Native American tribes reach proposed settlement in opioid litigation
The proposed settlement was announced this week following litigation by more than 400 tribes, whose lawyers argued opioid misuse and death have disproportionately affected Native people.
New Alaska documentary examines dangers for teens online | Alaska Insight
Alaska Insight host, Lori Townsend, interviews guests about teen safety online.
Shortened Yukon Quest to start Saturday with ‘game-changer’ trail rest requirements
The 1,000-mile Yukon Quest was canceled for the second year straight, but organizers are hoping to experiment on a shortened 350-mile course this year by allowing mushers to take their mandatory rest on the trail, instead of in checkpoints.
So many Alaskan skiers at the Olympics means busy watching
There's a strong Alaska contingent among the U.S. Olympians starting to arrive in China for the Bejing Winter Olympics.
Stories from Gulf of Alaska fishermen are headed to the Library of Congress
This year’s contributions include stories from mail carriers in Appalachia and health care workers in the Hudson River Valley. Seldovia fisherman Josh Wisniewski’s recordings will be the first from Alaska.
Alaska Senate passes bill to maintain website aimed at spending transparency
The website was launched by former Gov. Sarah Palin in 2008 but was down for nearly a year, beginning in April 2020.
A satellite finds massive methane leaks from gas pipelines
A satellite has detected massive leaks of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, from natural gas plants and pipelines. Most of these releases are deliberate, resulting from sloppy pipeline repairs.
Alternative suspect says he had nothing to do with murder of Sophie Sergie
Kenneth Moto testified Thursday that volunteered to give a DNA sample in 1996 because he wanted to help any way he could solve a crime against a Native person.