LISTEN: Governor’s office slow to act in addressing attorney general’s misconduct
The victim in a misconduct scandal that caused former Alaska Attorney General Kevin Clarkson to resign in August says the governor’s office knew for months prior to the resignation about inappropriate texts Clarkson sent the woman.
Anchorage opens pop-up COVID-19 testing sites, encourages everyone to get tested
The city is setting up pop up testing sites over the next several weeks.
Anchorage Assembly urges Dunleavy and Alaska’s delegation to do more to fight COVID-19
In a nonbinding resolution, the Anchorage Assembly voted 9-1 to ask Gov. Mike Dunleavy to implement a statewide mask mandate.
Fur Rondy organizers cancel 2021 championship sled dog race over coronavirus concerns
Organizers announced this week that it’s too risky to hold the sprint races through the city during the coronavirus pandemic. They cited concerns about race requirements and large crowds of spectators.
Alaska will have a new election system: Voters pass Ballot Measure 2
After Tuesday’s count, the more than 3,000-vote advantage that yes votes have appears to be too large to be overcome by the ballots that are left to count.
New cargo project is latest proposal for booming Anchorage airport
A firm led by the former top investment officer at the Alaska Permanent Fund is eyeing what could grow into a $500 million project to support the booming cargo shipping industry at Anchorage’s international airport.
Environmental groups say Pebble could threaten the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale
Conservationists are raising concerns about adding yet another stressor to an already endangered whale population — the proposed Pebble Mine.
New health orders add testing and quarantine mandates for some in-state travel
One order requires any traveler from the road system to rural communities to quarantine until they have a negative test result.
LISTEN: A COVID-19 vaccine is on the horizon, but Alaska faces unique challenges
There will be challenges with getting a COVID-19 vaccine to people, especially in rural areas like those in Alaska.
Y-K health center recommends month-long lockdown for region
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta’s health corporation warns that the region’s rising COVID-19 surge could soon overwhelm the local health care system.
Alaska governor defends virus approach amid criticism on all sides
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is walking the line between those who think he’s not doing enough to address rising case counts to those who think he’s been overreaching in his approach.
Trump administration rushes to sell oil rights in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The official "call for nominations" launches a 30-day comment period. It will also allow the Bureau of Land Management to move forward with a lease sale, which it must announce 30 days in advance.
Rep. Young released from hospital and recovering from COVID-19
Congressman Young says he's on the mend, after announcing last week that he'd tested positive for COVID -19.
Alaska’s elite nordic skiers face tough decisions on European World Cup
Some racers think the risks of racing at the sports highest level aren't worth the uncertainty of racing, or the risks of spreading - or catching - COVID-19.
Alaska House control unclear as Republican leader trails by 17 votes
Democrat Liz Snyder leads Republican Rep. Lance Pruitt, the leader of the Alaska House Republican minority caucus, by just 17 votes with an estimated 114 absentee ballots left to count.
Hospitalizations rise, as nearly 1,400 infections reported over the weekend
It's the second-highest daily COVID-19 tally so far during the pandemic. Saturday's count was the highest.
Aside from tweet, U.S. Rep. Young, staff remain silent on COVID-19 diagnosis
Young’s opponent in last week’s election, Democratic Party-endorsed independent Alyse Galvin, said the Congressman’s staff could not reach him Friday when she wanted to call him to concede.
Across Alaska, as the pandemic sends more staff home, hospitals prepare for the worst
As coronavirus cases continue to skyrocket in the state, cracks are appearing in Alaska's fragile health care system.
Utqiagvik passes unique punishment for violators of COVID rules
Rule breakers are required to produce a public service announcement about how to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Initiative to overhaul Alaska elections jumps to narrow lead after Thursday’s ballot counts
It’s not certain that the roughly 30,000 remaining uncounted ballots will follow the same trends as the ones counted Thursday. But if they do, the election initiative would win by thousands of votes.