Rescuers found lost Nunam Iqua children in a hole in the snow, huddled around the youngest child
When the searchers arrived, all four children were able to verbally respond to their questions. The searchers said they looked bad, and would not comment further on the children’s physical condition.
Here’s what experts in Alaska want you to know about the new coronavirus
Speaking on Talk of Alaska this week, officials with the CDC and state weighed in on how Alaskans can be prepared for the novel coronavirus.
Goldman Sachs, in Arctic drilling tiff with Alaska governor, hires veteran Juneau lobbyist
In response to Goldman's announcement that it would not finance oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska's governor suggested he could cut off the millions of dollars a year that the state pays the Wall Street firm. Now Goldman is playing defense: Last week, it hired a lobbyist, Wendy Chamberlain, to represent its interests in the state.
Four young siblings, the youngest a toddler, lost in a storm in Nunam Iqua
The group went missing around 1 p.m. Feb. 2, when they drove towards the dump on snowmachine and never came back, according to Nunam Iqua Tribal Council president Edward Adams Sr.
Katmai National Park moves to permit bear viewing for the first time
This will be the first time Katmai would require permits to access the bear-viewing corridor.
Murkowski confirms she’ll vote no on witnesses in impeachment trial
Senator Lisa Murkowski announced Friday that she will vote to call witnesses in the impeachment proceedings before the Senate, putting herself among a minority of Republicans to support a Democratic push to extend the proceeding.
Dunleavy promotes resource development in speech to Alaska business leaders
The governor said the state is in a good position on multiple fronts. One is the warming Arctic, which could allow for shipping across the Arctic Ocean. Another is the demand for minerals that are used in electronics.
UAA enrollment drops 10% this fall after summer of tense budget battles
It follows tense state budget battles and accreditation issues for the Anchorage university, and adds additional financial loss to a system that’s already cash-strapped and stressed.
Anchorage to decide again on an alcohol tax
Anchorage voters will get another chance to vote on an alcohol tax this April.
In a meeting Tuesday night, the Anchorage Assembly opted to...
Passengers from China will land in Anchorage Tuesday night, undergo coronavirus screen in closed north terminal, state says
Around 200 passengers are scheduled to briefly land at Ted Stevens International in Anchorage to refuel, clear customs, and undergo health screenings.
Dunleavy calls for lottery, dividend-land exchanges in State of the State address
Dunleavy called the lottery idea an “innovative new approach to revenue” for the state.
Impeachment witnesses? Murkowski still isn’t saying.
Murkowski remains curious about what John Bolton might say, but thinks it’s too soon for her to decide on witnesses. And the offenses she called out last week? She says they won't factor in her decision.
Coronavirus evacuees to make virus screening, refuel stop at Anchorage airport
As the novel coronavirus spreads globally, hundreds of Americans are returning from China through Alaska's Ted Stevens Airport on the way home.
Tammie Wilson abruptly announces she’s leaving legislature for state job
Rep. Tammie Wilson, R-North Pole, surprised fellow lawmakers Friday when she announced she’s quitting the Legislature to take a job with a state agency that she’s often fought against during her 10 years in the state House.
Here’s how Alaska is preparing for the Wuhan coronavirus
State epidemiologists are alerting the public and health care workers about what to watch for with the coronavirus.
Alaska Legislature fails to override vetoes of school bond reimbursement, ferries
The vote was 37 in favor of the override, and 20 against it. That fell short of the 45 votes needed for an override.
Trump administration eases protection of wetlands
The new rule redefines which waters are covered by the federal Clean Water Act.
6.2 Magnitude earthquake felt in Adak
The 6.2 earthquake struck about 50 miles from Adak around 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Anchorage School District administrators go on the offensive against vaping
Administrators in Alaska's largest school district are trying to get a handle on youth vaping.
Murkowski joins Republican chorus calling Rep. Nadler’s remark ‘offensive’
“As one who is listening attentively and working hard to get to a fair process, I was offended," Sen. Murkowski said.