PHOTOS: A Wolf Moon hangs over Anchorage as the subzero temps begin to ease
Anchorage residents enjoyed outdoor activities in early December as the city finally received a long awaited blanketing of snow.
Judge rejects state’s effort to block Alaska Gov. Dunleavy recall campaign
Anchorage Superior Court Judge Eric Aarseth ruled from the bench that the campaign can move forward, but his decision is certain to be appealed by Dunleavy's administration to the Alaska Supreme Court.
Alaska election reform initiative smashes signature requirements on way to November ballot
The ballot initiative would increase reporting requirements for political groups spending money to influence elections, open up primary elections and move Alaska to a ranked choice voting system.
Murkowski ‘hesitant’ to constrain Trump’s use of military force
Sen. Murkowski says she's not sure how she'll vote on a Democratic-sponsored War Powers resolution that would rein Trump in
Opening the Arctic Refuge brought Alaska’s largest Native corporation $22.5 million from BP and Chevron
Arctic Slope Regional Corp. collected $22.5 million from a pair of oil companies after Congress opened the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’s coastal plain to drilling in 2017, according to corporate documents.
Unrest At Shishaldin Volcano increases, sending an ash cloud 27,000 feet, triggering aviation warnings
The volcano - 58 miles southwest of Cold Bay – began erupting again Tuesday morning, sending an ash cloud 27,000 feet.
A week after fatal police shooting in Juneau, suspicions and questions about what happened
Some are questioning why the man who was killed provoked police, and others are asking whether it was necessary to use lethal force.
New Anchorage facility designed to support new, collaborative methods for responding to sexual violence
For years now, law enforcement and non-profits in Anchorage have been collaborating increasingly closely on measures that put the needs of victims and survivors at the center of how the state responds to sexual assaults.
Rescuers describe deteriorating conditions as they responded to crab boat sinking off Alaska Peninsula
UNALASKA -- The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search on Wednesday evening for five people feared lost after their 130-foot fishing boat sank on New Year's Eve near Sutwik Island, off the Alaska Peninsula.
Polar bear protections delayed oil exploration in the Arctic Refuge. A new study shows how companies can still move forward.
A new study says that by using infrared sensors to detect dens, and accepting strict limits on when to survey specific areas of the coastal plain, polar bear disturbance can be dramatically reduced – from as many as eight dens if no restrictions are abided by, to one or less using the most conservative approach.
These were our biggest and most popular stories of 2019
Wildfires, plane crashes, an incredible fraud scheme, the sale of a major oil company and a mysterious disappearance in Southeast Alaska are just some of the stories that found the largest audiences online in 2019.
Economists say the loss of BP jobs will be significant, but ‘not disastrous’ for Alaska’s economy
BP, which has been a major employer in Alaska for decades, is planning to sell all of its assets in the state to Hilcorp, a smaller, private company.
Holiday cold snap breaks records, may save Northwest Alaska snowmachine races
Rick Thoman, a climatologist with the International Arctic Research Center in Fairbanks, says it’s a dramatic drop from this winter’s balmy start, but this is a normal weather pattern for this time of year.
Catching up? Here are some Alaska stories you might have missed over the holiday
First day back in the office after a busy holiday week? We got you covered. Here are our 10 most read stories from last week to get you caught up.
Murkowski’s statements on impeachment cut both ways
Sen. Lisa Murkowski is showing her independent streak as she discusses the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.
GCI applies to bring fiber optic to Aleutian communities
The proposed project would bring fiber optic cable from Kodiak to Unalaska, spanning approximately 428 miles.
Longstanding tensions underlie Arctic Slope Regional Corporation’s withdrawal from AFN
Long before Arctic Slope Regional Corp. announced its withdrawal from the Alaska Federation of Natives last week, there were signs of a schism.
About half of BP’s Alaska employees have accepted a job with Hilcorp
BP intends to sell its entire Alaska business to Hilcorp for $5.6 billion.
Impeachment: Young votes no, and Alaska’s senators aren’t likely to vote against Trump, either
Alaska Congressman Don Young, like all House Republicans, voted against impeaching President Trump today, and both of Alaska’s U.S. senators appear likely to vote against removing the president from office.
Anchorage Assembly to formalize government-to-government relations with Eklutna tribe
The Municipality of Anchorage voted unanimously Tuesday night to formalize government-to-government relations with the Native Village of Eklutna.