As Munson Creek wildfire grows, Chena Hot Springs stays open
The Munson Creek Fire near Chena Hot Springs East of Fairbanks is burning nearly 20,000 acres and is just a half-mile from Chena Hot Springs Resort. Yesterday, residents along the last few miles of the road were ordered to evacuate. But the resort itself still taking in new visitors.
Here’s what we know about the new Anchorage mayor’s plan for a massive homeless shelter
Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson’s proposal to build a massive, temporary structure to shelter homeless people and get them connected with services has drawn mixed reactions from the public and assembly members. Here’s what we know so far about the proposal, the controversy, and its prospects.
At Anchorage farm, refugees in Alaska gain training and economic opportunity
The Mountain View farm took the place of a vacant parking lot. Today it’s tended by more than 20 immigrant and refugee farmers who live in Anchorage.
Sportfishing group asks anglers to release big Kenai kings, even though Fish and Game says run is strong
The Department of Fish and Game says that king salmon have reached their early run escapement goals and that its okay to keep them. But some anglers worry that forecasters are being optimistic and that keeping large fish could threaten the long-term health of the run.
Fire forces evacuation order for residents near Chena Hot Springs, east of Fairbanks
The state Division of Forestry announced the evacuation Monday afternoon for anyone from Mile 48 of Chena Hot Springs Road to Mile 56.
Ask a Climatologist: How does a hot Pacific Northwest affect Alaska?
In most of Southcentral, if you ask somebody about June, they'll likely say it's been cool. And that would not be true, says National Weather Service climate researcher Brian Brettschneider, who's back for another Ask a Climatologist segment.
After her daughter’s death by suicide at JBER, a mother presses military for reform
Carey Harris Stickford is telling the story of her daughter’s death to highlight what she sees as major lapses in the military’s response. And she wants changes to how the military handles sexual assault investigations, mental health and harassment of LGBTQ troops.
University of Alaska will cover thousands of student scholarships until lawmakers reach deal
The Alaska Performance Scholarship and the Alaska Education Grant programs provide students across the state with vital funds for their studies.
Katmai visitor has minor injuries after ‘swatted’ by bear
It’s the first time a bear has made physical contact with one of the park’s visitors since 2018.
Dunleavy vetoes PFD funding from state budget, says dividends must be funded in special session
Dunleavy announced the veto as part of a larger list of line-item vetoes he announced on Thursday, a day after he signed the budget.
Bronson’s campaign downplayed COVID-19. But his administration plans few changes to health policy.
While Dave Bronson downplayed COVID-19 on the campaign trail, questioned the existence of the pandemic and hasn't been vaccinated, Anchorage’s new health director says the virus is a very serious threat, and that he’s a “firm believer” in vaccines.
Gov. Dunleavy requests new nominees for Alaska Supreme Court seat
In a letter to the council, Dunleavy wrote “the slate of candidates put forward could be expanded to reflect the balance and diversity in philosophy and Alaskan experience requisite to adequately make a fair choice for the people of Alaska.”
Bronson issues directives on guns, COVID rules for city employees, finances
A new mayor took the reins of Alaska’s largest city on Thursday. Dave Bronson was officially sworn in at a breakfast ceremony at the Marriott Hotel in Downtown Anchorage.
Troopers investigate 2 recent cases of possible abduction, sexual assault near Fairbanks
Both involve Alaska Native women who were found along Chena Hot Springs Road east of Fairbanks in recent weeks.
Programs for lower electricity costs and scholarships still unfunded in state budget
Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed the state budget late Wednesday afternoon. But programs to lower the cost of electricity in high-cost areas and to pay for university scholarships won’t be funded starting on Thursday.
Newly-tested DNA sample led to arrest in 1993 rape case, Ketchikan police say
Ketchikan police have made an arrest in a 28-year-old rape case. Police credit a recent push to end Alaska’s sexual assault kit backlog with identifying the suspect.
Crews find more human remains from 1952 Alaska crash
The solemn task of sifting through rocks, twigs and ice to find human remains as small as a fingernail continued this month on a glacier north of Anchorage, nearly 69 years after all 52 members of a military transport flight were killed when the plane slammed into a mountain.
Educators say school is still falling short for Alaska Native students
Alaska Native educators say there's still work to be done to address the loss of language and traditional knowledge that began generations ago.
LISTEN: How a wilderness safety instructor interrupted a brown bear attack on her husband
Wilderness safety and medicine instructor Deb Ajango teaches her clients about bear safety through her business, Safety Ed, and she and her husband, Blaine Smith, live, work and play in bear country. Ajango shared the story of when a bear attacked Smith while the couple were on a walk not far from their home in Eagle River.
Ravn says it’s eyeing flights to Asia and the Lower 48
Ravn Alaska’s chief executive said this week that the airline is looking to expand its service beyond Alaska to the Lower 48 and Asia,...