Arctic refuge lease sale goes bust, as major oil companies skip out
The first-ever oil and gas lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge marks a historic and controversial moment in a 40-year battle over whether to drill for oil on the northeast Alaska land.
Alaska’s congressional delegation takes heat from Trump fans as Electoral College count nears
Republicans split over whether the congressional delegation should try to block Biden's win
Here’s what you need to know about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’s first-ever oil lease sale
How we got here, and what’s to come.
Federal judge denies requests to block Arctic refuge oil leasing
It’s a win for the Trump administration, which has pushed to lock in drilling in the refuge in its final weeks, before President-elect Joe Biden takes office and can try to stop it.
We asked Alaskans what’s bringing inspiration this winter. Here’s what they said.
It's the darkest part of winter in very dark year marked with loss, anxiety, economic worries, political upheaval and isolation. We've been asking Alaskans...
2021 Iditarod start and finish moved to Deshka Landing
Deshka Landing is a little more than seven miles from Willow Lake, the normal restart point for the Iditarod.
Pandemic relief bill is the biggest thing Congress has done to battle climate change in years
Advocates credit Sen. Murkowski. “It's certainly the largest clean energy and climate bill in a decade,” said one.
Massive mountain rockslide near Juneau shakes the earth on Christmas Eve
Around Christmas, there were reports of an earthquake and major mountain rockslide in the wilderness near Juneau. But what came first? The earthquake or the slide?
Murkowski says she’ll affirm Biden’s win; Sullivan is mum
Presidents Trump’s false claim that he won the 2020 election is dividing GOP senators.
Alaska will prioritize people 65 and up for next round of COVID-19 vaccine, breaking from federal guidance
The state of Alaska is asking frontline essential workers, teachers, prisoners and others in high-risk settings to wait until those elderly Alaskans can be vaccinated first.
Rep. Young issues call for unity before swearing in Pelosi as House speaker
"I will be honest: I do not like what I see," Young said. It's time we hold hands and talk to one another."
Senate heads toward veto override vote, with both Alaska senators on board
The Senate has begun deciding whether to defy President Trump. The veto puts Republicans in a tough spot.
Protestors go to the homes of Anchorage mayor, assemblyman
A small group of people protested from their cars outside Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson’s West Anchorage home Tuesday night, the Mayor's office confirmed.
Here are the 2020 stories that drew the largest audiences online
Our site had 10.1 million users over the last year and much of that audience was drawn by reporting that helped readers navigate the changes to public life that came with the pandemic as well as unique stories about Alaska life and politics.
Google taps Tlingit artist for Doodle honoring Alaska Native civil rights icon Elizabeth Peratrovich
If you need to Google something on Wednesday, you might see a familiar face.
Alaska salmon see record low returns, few bright spots in 2020
While Bristol Bay’s run exceeded 50 million fish for the sixth year in a row many other parts of the state were far below their forecasts.
UAA ski team has raised funds to save itself, but uncertainty looms for hockey and gymnastics
The University of Alaska Regents gave all three sports an ultimatum in September: Raise enough money to cover two years of operating expenses, or face permanent elimination.
Bering Sea storm could set low pressure record
The storm will likely spare the populated Aleutian Islands, but climate scientists say tracking the data is important for studying the effects of climate change.
Anchorage acting mayor to ease COVID-19 restrictions beginning Friday
Bars and restaurants will be able to reopen to indoor service at 25% capacity starting New Year’s Day.
Legislature to require masks, ban reporters from floor sessions
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