Four years into the Yukon salmon collapse, an Interior Alaska village wonders if it will ever fish again
Gwichyaa Zhee, also known as Fort Yukon, has always depended on salmon. But for the fourth year in a row, managers have severely restricted fishing, as the Yukon River king and chum salmon runs collapsed. Residents say the closures have been devastating to their way of life.
Amazon’s first Alaska sorting facility to open by 2024
An Amazon spokeswoman described the Anchorage facility as a “last stop before packages arrive at customers' doorsteps.”
Eugene ‘Buzzy’ Peltola Jr. remembered for his humor, public service and commitment to family
Eugene "Buzzy" Peltola Jr. was an avid sport hunter and fisherman who turned his love for subsistence harvesting into years of public service.
From advertising to art: A cancer diagnosis prompts a meaningful journey for one Alaskan
Jim Coe has worked in advertising for many years, so he decided early on in his treatment that he wanted to get the word out about the importance of early cancer detection.
Longtime Alaska writer reflects on Alaska’s history of aviation fatalities
“It’s something we really can’t get used to, shouldn’t get used to,” said Charles Wohlforth.
Rep. Mary Peltola’s husband dies after Alaska plane crash
Eugene "Buzzy" Peltola Jr. initially survived the crash, and was cared for by two hunters at the crash site, according to troopers.
Alaska’s two biggest grocery chains to sell stores as part of merger. This business professor explains why.
Jarrad Harford, a professor at the University of Washington Foster School of Business, has been following the proposed merger since it was first announced.
1 person dead in Midtown Anchorage fourplex fire
Officials say the apartment did not have working smoke alarms, an unfortunate trend for most of Anchorage’s eight fatal fires this year.
Anchorage’s winter shelter plan will rely on hotels, nonprofits and churches this year
The Anchorage Assembly voted Tuesday to put more than $6 million toward the winter shelter plan.
Anchorage Assembly activates its subpoena powers to get information on controversial election challenge
It's a rare move, and allows the Assembly chair to compel witness testimony and the release of documents, plus pursue possible legal action to get records.
APOC staff recommends fines for opponents of Alaska’s ranked choice voting
Investigators say those trying to repeal Alaska's voting system routed a $90,000 political contribution through a church group, among other alleged violations of campaign laws.
Alaska rents are up 7%, the biggest increase in more than a decade
A new report from the state finds median rental costs climbed across the board, as much as 16% in one community.
Peltola steps into Don Young’s shoes for charity fishing invitational, where motives converge
Supporting the cause is just one reason the well-connected pay thousands of dollars to fish with a Congress member.
Bill Popp enters Anchorage mayoral race
He's the fourth major candidate to enter the race, joining incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson, former Anchorage Assembly Chair Suzanne LaFrance and former state Rep. Chris Tuck.
Amid natural gas crunch, an Alaska utility asks to resurrect in-state gas pipeline
Enstar wants to take over the estimated $10 billion project, but its own CEO says the pipeline isn’t viable without massive state subsidies.
Military jet intercepts small plane in restricted Anchorage airspace during Biden visit
An F-16 fighter jet launched flares to get the pilot’s attention, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command.
They logged on to watch the famous fat brown bears. They saved a hiker’s life instead.
A hiker wandered into view of a Katmai National Park bear camera last week, mouthing the words "help me."
President Biden commemorates anniversary of 9/11 attacks at memorial in Anchorage
President Joe Biden stopped at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on his way back from the G20 summit in India and a diplomatic visit to Vietnam.
New COVID vaccines get FDA approval
The vaccines were approved for people 12 and older and under an emergency use authorization for children ages 6 months to 11 years old.
Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell summit Devil’s Thumb, with help from a local climbing legend
Dieter Klose said it wasn’t love at first sight — or first summit. His enchantment with the Southeast Alaska mountain grew over the course of his life.