What the new monthly child tax credits mean for you and your family
"For working families with children, this tax cut sends a clear message: Help is here," said President Biden, touting the tax credit that gives American families up to an extra $1,600 per child.
Anchorage is trending blue. Here’s why it’s on track to elect a conservative mayor.
Political observers say Anchorage's mayoral election became an outlet for residents frustrated with the mask mandates and closures imposed by the city government — to which Forrest Dunbar, as a member of the Assembly, belongs.
A rental car shortage is forcing some travelers to reconsider their trips to Alaska
A nationwide shortage of rentals cars is forcing dealers to raise prices. Renting a car for a week can cost over $2,000 in some cases — if travelers are able to find them at all.
‘This is creating havoc’: Juneau regional hospital’s mental health surge continues
Even as more than 70% of Juneau’s eligible population has had its first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, hospital officials say the patient load hasn’t decreased: It’s just leveled off.
LISTEN: Anchorage-raised journalist still seeking to unmask monsters in Hulu series
"Sasquatch" is the work of former Alaska journalist David Holthouse, who says traumatic events early in his life growing up in Anchorage set him on a path of finding and exposing monsters of all kinds.
Energy companies eyeing Cook Inlet’s Mount Spurr volcano for geothermal project
Two companies are looking at the geothermal energy potential of Mount Spurr, a volcano about 40 miles west of Tyonek in Cook Inlet.
Senate president conflicts with governor on budget, dividend timeline
Micciche, a Soldotna Republican, said on Friday that lawmakers are working to finish their work on the budget by the end of the regular session, even though Gov. Mike Dunleavy just called a special session.
Assembly votes to immediately end Anchorage’s mask mandate
The announcement follows new guidance released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that states that vaccinated Americans don’t need to mask in most indoor settings if they are vaccinated.
Alaska to end $300 per week unemployment payments
Alaska will join at least a dozen other states in opting out of extra federal benefits for unemployed workers, citing workforce shortages.
The withdrawal will end a...
Dunbar says he is unlikely to overcome Bronson lead in Anchorage mayor race
Assembly member Forrest Dunbar appeared to acknowledge that he is unlikely to win the Anchorage mayoral runoff Thursday night. He tweeted “Given the size of the deficit and the number of votes we believe are outstanding it appears unlikely that we will make up the difference.”
Anchorage School District to reexamine policy after students prevented from wearing cultural regalia at graduation
One student chose not to attend her graduation entirely after her regalia notification was denied. Another student’s sealskin cap was taken moments before joining his peers on graduation day.
Dunleavy calls for special sessions on budget, Permanent Fund, taxes and spending
The first 30-day session would begin on May 20, the day after the regular session ends. It will focus on finishing work on the state budget, and on a constitutional amendment intended to protect the Permanent Fund’s earnings reserve, permanent fund dividends and a fund lowering rural electricity costs.
US Senate acts to save part of Alaska’s 2021 cruise season
The U.S. Senate passed a bill hat could allow cruise ships to return to Alaska ports this summer. The bill goes next to the House.
Anchorage hotel owner lied to get pandemic relief money, prosecutors say
Federal authorities have seized more than $1 million in pandemic relief money they say an Anchorage hotelier received by lying on applications for the...
Mat-Su senator introduces bill to bar transgender girls from school sports
An advocate for transgender rights called the bill "horrific".
As COVID outbreak worsens, Ketchikan raises pandemic risk level to ‘very high’ for first time
As of Tuesday, officials say one person is currently admitted to the COVID-19 unit at Ketchikan’s hospital. Some 77 cases are active in the community, and 65 have been reported in the past week.
Alaska-Alberta rail project may have a problem: Regulators are investigating its financier
The founder of the Alaska-Alberta rail project paid millions to benefit its lender's CEO, regulators say.
Bronson takes a slim lead in the Anchorage mayoral runoff
Retired commercial pilot Dave Bronson took a slim lead in the runoff election for Anchorage mayor on Wednesday. With about 76,000 votes counted, Bronson leads over Assembly member Forrest Dunbar by under 278 votes. Only about 4,000 votes were added to the count between Tuesday and Wednesday.
New proposal from Gov. Dunleavy would put PFD in Constitution, along with rural electricity fund
The proposal aims to defuse long-running, time-consuming fights over the size of the Permanent Fund dividend and government spending. This year's PFD would be $2,350 if the plan is approved.
Former Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell selected to lead University of Alaska Anchorage
Parnell, a Republican, served as governor from 2009 to 2014.