Cleaning up Unalaska’s former military sites
The military has left a large footprint on Alaska. Much of it dating to World War II. But what happens after the military leaves a region?
Monthly premiums for health insurance on the federal marketplace will rise 16% in Alaska next year
The spike comes after an 18% increase the previous year, which means prices have risen more than one-third in two years.
Anchorage mayor sent equipment to clear rutted state roads, leaving many neighborhoods unplowed
Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson stood by the decision to strike an informal deal, calling it “a matter of public safety.”
First responders to Coast Guard helicopter’s crash were the Southeast Alaska fishing crew it came to rescue
The crew of the Lydia Marie say they heard the rescue helicopter's rotors, as their vessel was taking on water late Monday night — then silence.
Alaska ranked choice voting opponents blame ‘incompetence,’ not subterfuge, for errors in campaign disclosure
The founders of Alaskans for Honest Elections say a $90,000 political donation wasn't routed through a church group, despite what they wrote on a form.
Anchorage heat wave leaves roads slushy before overnight freeze
Temperatures reached the low 40s in Anchorage Thursday morning, but are set to plunge below freezing Friday and hit zero by the weekend.
Alaska hemp producers sue state, saying new ban on products is illegal
Alaska recently banned hemp products with intoxicating THC. The hemp industry says its products are protected under federal law.
Kotzebue women’s deaths at former mayor’s property did not get thorough investigations, report says
“If those deaths aren't receiving careful consideration and a thorough investigation, then what hope does anyone else have of their loved ones’ death being thoroughly investigated?” said ProPublica and ADN’s Kyle Hopkins.
Anchorage Assembly member calls for warming facility ahead of sub-zero weekend temps
Separately, the administration is working on lining up a contract for Assembly approval next week to establish a winter warming area for up to 50 people.
Environmental groups ask federal appeals court to halt Willow oil project
The plaintiffs argue that Judge Sharon Gleason made a mistake when she allowed work to proceed on ConocoPhillips' Willow project.
Anchorage mayor responds to frustration over snow plowing and canceled in-person school
Anchorage schools are "on track" to reopen Thursday, after district officials said it was unsafe to bus students Wednesday, the fourth consecutive school day of remote learning.
Alaska gets $200M from feds for Railbelt energy project, Cook Inlet undersea cable
Alaska Beacon reporter James Brooks discussed the project, and the flexibility it could create for energy security on the Kenai Peninsula and beyond.
American Bar Association features panel of prominent Native women lawyers
As part of Native American Heritage Month, the American Bar Association asked Native women to discuss how they became lawyers and trailblazers.
Alaska communities must adapt as climate change transforms state, federal report says
Declining sea ice, thinning snowpack, thawing permafrost and other climate-driven changes are threatening Alaskans statewide, the report says.
Alaska targeted by drug traffickers seeking higher profits, authorities say
If drug seizures in Alaska are any indication, a pipeline of hard drugs stretches from as far away as Mexico, to California and Oregon and on to the state’s most rural communities.
Murkowski’s view from the vanishing center
Sen. Lisa Murkowski spoke at a Tuesday summit about her style of legislating and the shrinking middle in the Senate.
Anchorage storms make transportation tricky for all, and worse for people with disabilities
Anchorage residents have faced a series of snow storms this week, and being a pedestrian in the city has been challenging, if not impossible.
Nancy Dahlstrom, Alaska lieutenant governor, announces run for Congress
Republican Nancy Dahlstrom is running for U.S. House, challenging Rep. Mary Peltola.
Cordova kelp farmers need to process their harvest. A scientist is piloting a solution.
Alysha Cypher with the Prince William Sound Science Center has a $400,000 EPA grant to use waste heat from the local electric co-op to dry Cordova seaweed.
4 Coast Guardsmen hurt in helicopter crash near Petersburg
The Coast Guard says all four crew members were rescued and flown to Petersburg for initial treatment, then to Seattle for additional care.