Almandinger found guilty on all charges in Grunwald murder trial
A Palmer jury today found Erick Almandinger guilty on all counts in the 2016 slaying of 16-year-old David Grunwald. Listen now
Many Anchorage teachers say they don’t want to return to classrooms
Overwhelmingly, public testimony during the meeting came from district teachers who expressed concerns about social distancing, cleaning supplies, and class sizes.
Legislators call for investigation of VECO campaign activities
Two state Democratic lawmakers sent a letter today to Attorney General Talis Colberg and Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC) director Brooke Miles, saying the...
Dunleavy calls lawmakers to Juneau to continue special session
In a declaration Wednesday, Governor Mike Dunleavy amended his call for the second special session to have it take place in Juneau, rather than his original choice: Wasilla.
Dunleavy says returning to disaster declaration jeopardizes tourism
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy sent a letter to all legislators on Wednesday saying the state should not return to having a disaster declaration because it would lead travelers to assume that the COVID-19 situation in the state is worsening.
Anchorage Pacific Islander community brings COVID-19 vaccines to church
A Tuesday vaccine clinic brought 80 vaccines to a Samoan church in Airport Heights, where food and music made for a unique atmosphere.
Last-ditch attempt to return Alaska teacher, public employee pensions fails on Senate floor
The pension proposal would have piggybacked on a bill that aims to remedy the state’s teacher staffing crisis.
220 Anchorage teachers receive layoff notices
Two-hundred-twenty teachers in the Anchorage School District on Wednesday received layoff notices. The pink slips were issued as legislators contend with a $2.5 billion budget deficit, leaving education funding levels for the coming year uncertain. Listen now
Yukon king salmon run may be too small for upriver subsistence
King salmon is a primary subsistence resource for residents along the Yukon River. And now many subsistence fishermen on the middle and upper part...
Community remembers Jaclyn Welcome, and raises awareness about homelessness
Several dozen mourners gathered in a park in Anchorage Sunday evening to remember Jaclyn Welcome, a 37-year-old woman who was fatally shot on June 20.
Anchorage is still struggling to remove snow, weeks after a trio of winter storms
City officials say crews have made progress. But there are challenges.
Weather service says storm is near Point Hope but will continue to weaken
A meteorologist says the worst of the flooding is over.
Remember the Russian men who fled to Alaska to avoid the war in Ukraine? They spoke to this reporter about their ordeal.
Charlie McCann, a feature writer for The Economist's long-form magazine "1843," caught up with the men after they spent three months in detention.
There’s a stark red-blue divide when it comes to states’ vaccination rates
Surveys have shown Trump supporters are the least likely to say they have been vaccinated or plan to be.
Biden administration’s shift to equity over speed could bring more clarity to Alaska vaccine response
Two weeks into the Biden administration, the emphasis has shifted to equity instead of speed.
Sand Point Experiences Pair of Quakes
Alexandra Gutierrez, KUCB – Unalaska
Sand Point residents experienced a rude awakening this morning when a pair of moderate earthquakes hit about 30...
‘What’s the plan?’ Senators say ACA replacement in the works
As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump repeatedly promised to “repeal Obamacare and replace it with something great.” Early this morning the U.S. Senate took an initial step toward repeal. As for the replacement, Alaska’s two senators describe something still in the formative stages. Listen now
Man found guilty of murder in Alaska Native woman’s killing that was captured on stolen memory card
The Anchorage jury returned a unanimous verdict against Brian Steven Smith after deliberating for less than two hours.
Illinois man dies after becoming trapped on mud flats near Hope
Word reached troopers just before 6 p.m. Sunday that Zachary Porter was stuck in the quicksand-like tidal mud flats.
Senators Debate Climate Change, Energy Legislation With President
Libby Casey, APRN – Washington DC
Both of Alaska’s Senators attended a White House meeting Tuesday on climate change and energy legislation. They were among...