Alaska families: Can we follow you as kids return to school?
Alaska is about to start a very unusual school year. And as we cover schools reopening this fall, we’d like to follow some of you through this transition.
Taking advantage of space that used to be for cars, downtown businesses work to weather pandemic
Lack of tourism and changing city restrictions on dining in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have forced downtown Anchorage restaurants to be flexible and creative with the way they keep business running.
Anchorage takes second diner to court over emergency order violation
The city is asking a judge to order Little Dipper Diner to shut down dine-in service immediately. It filed the paperwork, seeking a temporary injunction, in state court in Anchorage on Thursday.
Fish and Game kills 4 bears near Hope as it investigates fatal mauling
The agency says it will analyze DNA samples taken from the four bears to see if they match samples collected at the site of the attack.
COVID-19 restrictions spark food security concerns in Western Alaska
Communities like Stebbins with limited access to the road systems are worried about what an outbreak could mean.
Global mine standards rest on voluntary compliance
There are concerns that new standards don’t go far enough to protect communities downstream.
‘We’re all angry’: Anchorage restaurants lay off workers and shut down dine-in, while others defy order
Restaurants across Anchorage are having to make tough decisions as they quickly respond to the latest restrictions from Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz.
In-person or by mail, here’s what Alaskans need to know to vote this year
Here's what you need to know about voting.
Some doctors say the state’s COVID-19 dashboard doesn’t tell the full story
The state's hospital capacity has remained at 'green' levels throughout the pandemic, but some are raising concerns about what those numbers don't show.
Third year of abysmal salmon runs leaves Chignik looking for answers
Chignik’s early run of sockeye this year is the lowest on record, and it failed to meet its lower-end escapement goal for the third year in a row. With commercial fishing at a standstill, the community is struggling to make ends meet.
What’s it take to win Alaska’s fiercely contentious beard competition? | INDIE ALASKA
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Bearded men and women from around the country gather in Anchorage every winter during the Fur Rendezvous to compete in the Mr. Fur Face...
Donald Trump Jr. tweets his opposition to Pebble Mine
Opponents of the Pebble Mine found a gift on Twitter Tuesday: Donald Trump Jr. declared he’s against the mine.
State clarifies testing rules for incoming travelers
Out-of-state travelers will be required to either have a negative test taken within 72 hours of departing for Alaska, or proof that they have results of a test taken within 72 hours that are pending
COVID-19 hampers state response to syphilis outbreak
The state just reported the largest number of syphilus cases ever in the state with 250 people infected.
Recall Dunleavy effort misses deadline to appear in general election
The deadline to guarantee a recall vote on Nov. 3 is Tuesday, August 4.
City orders Kriner’s Diner to close its dining room, owner won’t oblige
The Berkowitz administration upped the stakes in a stand-off over an Anchorage restaurant that refused to shut down as required by a recent emergency order meant to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Air Force major dies after hit by pickup during Interior Alaska cycling trip
The person driving the pickup Saturday was traveling with Maj. Michael "Cal" Gentry and another airman as they cycled from the Fairbanks area to Central.
Alaska Airlines says 331 Anchorage employees may face layoffs as part of sweeping job cuts
The airline says a total of 4,200 of its workers may be laid off on Oct. 1, the day after the federal payroll support program is set to end.
Environmental groups sue Trump administration over approval of Ambler Road
Nine environmental groups are suing the Trump administration for approving the 211-mile Ambler Road project.
Kenai community remembers longtime pilot killed in plane crash
Greg Bell, 57, was a co-owner of High Adventure Air Charter and a lifelong Soldotna resident. He was flying one of the planes in the collision that killed seven last week, including Rep. Gary Knopp.