Disagreements between Alaska House Republicans stalled education work for 3 weeks
The House Education Committee didn't meet for three weeks starting Feb. 14, denying Gov. Mike Dunleavy a channel of support for his ideas.
As public guardians in Alaska remain buried in cases, their director searches for solutions
A state program that serves some of the most vulnerable people in Alaska is overwhelmed. Its director is searching for solutions.
New poll says Alaskans support ‘large’ education funding increase, child care bill, federal trawling ban
Half of Alaskans favor a per-student increase of $680 or more, the same amount the House and Senate passed in recent weeks.
What to know about the political debate around daylight saving time
At least 29 states have considered legislation related to daylight saving time, including making it permanent year-round.
Many Alaska charter school principals oppose Dunleavy’s plan for state approval option
Alaska charter principals say they greatly favor the existing local control of school districts.
Man crossing Seward Highway fatally struck by SUV near Dowling Road
Police say the man was hit by a vehicle headed north on the highway Thursday evening. He was treated by medics, but died at the scene.
Feds investigate ‘large balloon’ found by fishermen near Alaska’s Aleutian chain
The Department of Defense declined to discuss the origin or purpose of the balloon, which was brought to Dutch Harbor then flown to Anchorage.
5 takeaways from President Biden’s State of the Union address
President Biden used the high-profile speech to draw a contrast with his likely 2024 opponent, former President Donald Trump.
Iditarod musher Petit and his dogs chow down in Ruby after arriving first to the Yukon River town
Both the Big Lake musher and his voracious huskies were eager to eat, having made it to the Yukon River first Thursday night.
Iditarod ‘made the right call,’ Seavey says of penalty for insufficient moose-gutting
Musher Dallas Seavey was assessed a two-hour penalty for failing to properly gut a moose he shot earlier in the race after it attacked his team.
Federal appeals court hears Anchorage port case with up to $367M on the line
The appeals court judges seemed more skeptical of the federal Maritime Administration's case than Anchorage's.
Man injured in Houston moose trampling
Troopers say the man was treated and released at a hospital, after he stepped outside his home to investigate dogs barking late Wednesday night.
Iditarod mushers care for dogs, sleep, eat and repeat during their 24-hour breaks
The 24’s, as they’re called, are mandatory and a welcome reset for the weary teams.
Alaska brewers sue state alcohol board on entertainment rules
Three Alaska breweries are challenging a recently weakened state ban on live entertainment at breweries and wineries, calling it unconstitutional.
Bungled FAFSA rollout delays college decisions for Alaska’s high school seniors
Alaska has the nation’s lowest percentage of high school seniors who’ve submitted the FAFSA so far.
Woman lying in Anchorage Walmart parking lot run over and killed
Police say the woman, who was run over by a minivan, died outside the South Anchorage Walmart Wednesday afternoon. No charges have been filed.
Alaska Republicans help fuel Trump’s juggernaut. This GOP consultant thinks they’ve lost their minds.
Alaska GOP voters chose Trump by a huge margin. Art Hackney, a stalwart in Republican circles, has theory to explain it.
Iditarod penalizes Dallas Seavey for ‘not sufficiently’ gutting moose he shot in defense of team
A panel of race officials handed down a two-hour penalty for the infraction, which will be added to Seavey’s mandatory 24-hour rest.
Alaska House passes bill aimed at reducing down payment requirements for state-backed home mortgages
The Alaska Housing Finance Corporation said the change would allow it to reduce the required down payment from 5% to 3%.
Iditarod back-of-the-pack mushers and their dogs are learning on the fly
Sean Williams is a second-time rookie and says he’s doing less screaming this year, while Deke Naaktgeboren is enjoying watching his dogs start to gel.