New ermine species found on Southeast Alaska island
It’s called the Haida Ermine, and it’s one of three main ermine species in the world, and scientists who studied the mammal believe there could be other animals that are also unique to this area.
Tributes paid to Czech billionaire killed in chopper crash
Among those offering condolences was the Czech Republic's prime minister.
Canada border remains closed, even to the vaccinated
You're vaccinated. Great. Here's why Canada still isn't going to let you in for non-essential travel.
NTSB: Helicopter slammed into mountainside, tumbled nearly 1000 feet in fatal crash near Knik Glacier
The National Transportation Safety Board released more details Monday about the fatal crash near Palmer.
With positions unfilled, Western Alaska prosecutors struggle to prioritize massive caseloads
The District Attorney position in Kotzebue is currently unfilled, meaning the DA in Nome is filling in, despite already trying to investigate and prosecute about 1,000 new cases a year.
We asked all 60 Alaska legislators if they’re getting vaccinated. Here’s what they said.
A survey of Alaska lawmakers underscores the depth of the state's partisan vaccine divide in Alaska. All but one Democrat said they're getting the shot, while 20 of the 34 Republican lawmakers either refused to answer or did not respond.
8 children in Alaska develop syndrome associated with COVID-19
Eight youths from Alaska have developed a serious inflammatory syndrome from previous coronavirus infections, state health officials said in a report.
Tshibaka resigns from Dunleavy administration and announces run for Murkowski’s US Senate seat
Kelly Tshibaka, who has led the sprawling Alaska Department of Administration since early 2019, in a statement said she is running “for the Alaskans who believe government is of the people, by the people and for the people. The D.C. insiders need to be held accountable to us.”
Alaska House passes disaster extension, sends bill to Senate where narrower legislation could emerge
Dunleavy opposes the extension, saying the state no longer needs to be in a state of emergency. That’s a change since Dunleavy proposed the bill earlier this year before the declaration expired.
Dunleavy tells feds Alaska is taking over management of 800,000 miles of river
Gov. Dunleavy says he's exerting the state's right to control submerged lands under navigable lakes and rivers.
Anchorage’s parking boss quits in rift with city, after pandemic hits revenues
Andrew Halcro, who heads the organization that oversees parking downtown, abruptly resigned Friday, in what appears to be a split with city officials after the pandemic caused a large drop in parking revenue.
Anchorage man sentenced for falsely marketing goods as Alaska Native made
An Anchorage man was sentenced to five years probation after being found guilty of illegally marketing items he sold as being made by an Alaska Native artist.
Here’s how a mother-daughter team helped vaccinate 98% of Mekoryuk’s population
Virtually everyone in the Southwest Alaska village of 200 residents who is above 16 years old has been vaccinated.
Alaska marked a year of deflation in 2020 — for the first time ever
The change is small -- a 1.1% decline in prices.
Still sifting through Anchorage School Board candidates? Here’s where they stand on the issues.
Recovery from the pandemic, closing achievement gaps between students, and offering options other than college have been major themes in the campaign.
In an effort to save money, the Alaska Marine Highway considers sinking one of its oldest ferries
Officials say sinking the Malaspina would cost up to $1 million, but it would be cheaper than t he $16 million needed in repairs.
LISTEN: An Alaska ski legend is accused of murder. This writer went inside ‘The final descent of Dean Cummings’
Dean Cummings was a champion skier and a pioneer in the Alaska heli-skiing industry, but according to reporting by Outside Magazine, colleagues described him as increasingly out of touch with reality in the years before he allegedly shot and killed a man.
COVID-19 vaccines may soon come to Alaska’s busiest airports
The state’s top doctor says she wants to make it as easy as possible for people to get vaccinated, and offering single-dose shots at airports could be a key piece of the puzzle.
Asian Alaskans grapple with anti-Asian hate and feeling unsafe after the Atlanta shootings
Asian Americans in Alaska say that despite perceptions to the contrary, they do experience both blatant and subtle racism, and they say it's increased over the last year.
Anchorage schools to allow flexibility in distancing policy following new CDC guidelines
District officials say the current mitigation strategies are working as intended.