Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson elected speaker of the House
Johnson, R-La., was the first of four GOP nominees who could secure enough support from within his party to win a majority of votes on the House floor.
Anchorage Assembly members decry mayor’s equity measure veto as political gaslighting
The mayor’s veto message triggered indignant backlash from some Assembly members. The Assembly overrode the veto.
Alaska’s congresswoman says she’s reserving judgment on the new House speaker. But she liked his first address.
There's plenty for a Democrat to dislike about Speaker Mike Johnson. Rep. Mary Peltola likes his message on unity.
Later frosts could make new crops possible in Alaska. But climate change brings challenges, too.
Shifting seasons and hotter temperatures could allow farmers to grow more produce. But climate change can also bring drought, pests and permafrost thaw.
Anchorage murder suspect arrested near Wasilla
Jesse Lee Jones, 27, was arrested early Thursday by Alaska State Troopers responding to a "verbal disturbance."
Family of Marshall woman found dead on the Yukon River keeps her story alive at AFN
The family of Kimberly Fitka O’Domin made an impromptu appearance at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention, saying she was murdered.
This year’s El Niño likely means warmer winter temperatures and maybe less snow
"It even may approach what we call a 'super' El Niño, which has only happened a few times in the last 50 years," said Alaska climate researcher Brian Brettschneider.
Alaska’s rural animal shelters are struggling to keep up: ‘Everywhere has no room’
Animal shelters around the state have seen a recent uptick of stray and surrendered animals.
Kenai Peninsula board narrowly rejects Nikolaevsk’s proposal for a charter school
The Russian Old Believer village wanted the school to focus on Russian language immersion and to follow a subsistence calendar.
Living My Dream at Antiques Roadshow | INDIE ALASKA
Misty, a lifelong collector, has finally fulfilled her lifelong dream of experiencing the renowned Antiques Roadshow in Alaska. Join her as she unveils her cherished possessions and finds out if they prove to be valuable treasures or sentimental keepsakes.
Report says Alaska’s labor shortage isn’t going away, and employers need to do more to retain workers
State economist says as retention becomes increasingly difficult, good employers have an advantage. And technical trades are in high demand.
Millions of American families struggle to get food on the table, report finds
Seventeen million U.S. households were food insecure in 2022. That's 3.5 million more than the prior year.
Anchorage apartment manager was shot to death by disgruntled tenant, charges say
Family described the apartment manager, Josiah Goecker, as a caring family man. He leaves behind a daughter and a pregnant wife.
Alaska governor’s staff deleted state agency’s analysis of teacher pay
The article would have been on cover of Alaska Economic Trends for October.
Alaska women kidnapped near Trapper Creek were killed in connection with drug conspiracy, indictment says
Drug traffickers killed Fairbanks resident Sunday Powers, 30, and Anchorage resident Kami Clark, 34, in May, according to an indictment.
The legacy of Vic Fischer | Alaska Insight
On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend and her guests discuss the life and legacy of Vic Fischer, Alaska's last constitutional delegate.
The new ‘Mana: The History We Inherit’ exhibit highlights Filipino history in Alaska
Mana is the Tagalog word for “inheritance” and the name of an exhibit launching at the Anchorage Museum on Saturday.
State’s draft energy plan highlights familiar Alaska megaprojects, offers vague plans for renewables
The draft lays out some broad intentions to bring more renewable energy to the state. It also calls for the controversial Alaska LNG pipeline.
Alaska retirement board recommends closure of widely used plan after analysis finds flaws
The "managed accounts" program covers more than 10,000 of the 122,000-plus retirement accounts managed by the state.
University of Alaska graduate students vote to unionize
The state's graduate students will be represented by a union affiliated with the United Auto Workers, after a 314-11 vote counted Friday.