Election filing deadline reveals crowded statewide races
Dozens of Alaskans are running for statewide office but most legislative races have fewer than five candidates
Anchorage Assembly postpones vote on process for removing mayor
The vote followed nearly five hours of public testimony that was marked by frequent interruptions. Security removed two people for yelling.
Mat-Su school board considers banning transgender athletes from girls’ sports
Just before the end of the legislative session, state senators voted to table a bill that would have enacted similar restrictions statewide.
Alaska air carriers are feeling the pinch of nationwide pilot shortage
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics points to nearly 150,000 vacant pilot positions that will need to be filled over the next decade.
The only oil company to buy a lease last year in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge has now canceled that lease
Regenerate Alaska requested the cancellation and its money back.
When a possum walked into a Brooklyn bar, Sara Fulton said, ‘I’m from Alaska. I got this.’
A viral video of Fulton, who's originally from Anchorage, shows her grab the possum by the neck and release it, safely, outside on a sidewalk.
COVID cases have been rising steadily in Alaska, but is it a surge?
Even epidemiologists are struggling to find the best way to present COVID data over time, state epidemiologist Louisa Castrodale says.
Just Answers: Where Alaska US House candidates stand on banning assault weapons
In their own words.
White House says COVID vaccination for kids younger than 5 could start in a few weeks
COVID-19 vaccinations for children younger than 5 could start right after the Juneteenth holiday.
Homelessness and addressing political divide are among top issues for the 6 candidates vying for new North Anchorage Assembly seat
Ballots went out this week for an election to fill a new 12th seat on the Anchorage Assembly, which would represent Anchorage's downtown as well as some neighboring communities.
Alaskans are rethinking their driving habits this summer as gas prices tick higher
Alaskans are paying around two dollars more per gallon than this time last year, and there’s no clear end in sight.
Iditarod dog found months after disappearing from checkpoint
An Iditarod sled dog was found safe after disappearing from a checkpoint in the race three months ago and covering nearly 150 miles.
Unangax̂ soldier honored after decades in an unmarked grave
George Fox is the only known Unangax̂ soldier killed fighting in World War II, or in any war since.
Assembly investigates Anchorage library management following workplace allegations
Assembly members asked the Bronson administration to answer questions about unfilled staff positions and new rules at the library under its deputy director, Judy Eledge.
National advocates push against Alaska OCS spending foster youth social security benefits in new legal filing
Advocates argue the state should foot the bill for caring for foster kids, and the children should receive all of the social security benefits they’re entitled to when they leave the foster care system.
Nick Begich lent his campaign $650,000. Here’s why that makes ethics watchdogs shudder.
Post-election fundraising can look like "legalized bribery," critics say.
Alaska health commissioner announces COVID emergency order will end in July
The end of the order also means the end of extra SNAP benefits for more than 56,000 Alaska households in the state. Those benefits will continue through August.
Average home sale price in Alaska rose 8.9% in 2021
In Juneau and Anchorage, toward the end of 2021, five homes were sold for every one listed, the report said.
As Anchorage phases out its main homeless shelter, providers fear a surge in campers
Some in the homeless services community say the transition plan from the health department has been poorly communicated.
Gov. Dunleavy, lawmakers celebrate passage of Alaska Reads Act
The act aims to improve student reading outcomes across the state by third grade. Some rural legislators are skeptical about the bill’s requirements for school districts.