‘Too hot’ for salmon: How climate change is contributing to the Yukon salmon collapse
Researchers say climate change is playing a big role in the collapse, which has left thousands of people along the river without access to the salmon they depend on.
As climate change and high costs plague Alaska’s fisheries, fewer young people take up the trade
Alaska's aging fishing industry has high barriers to entry and increasing unpredictability as human-caused climate change alters marine habitats.
Alaska Permanent Fund improves after money-losing year but withdrawals still exceed earnings
The corporation’s earnings need to average 5% plus the rate of inflation to be sustainable; over the past five years, the corporation hasn’t done that.
Arctic sea ice patterns put on display during New York’s Fashion Week
Images captured by a University of Alaska Fairbanks scientist were incorporated into clothing, showing how brittle new sea ice contrasts with less-abundant old ice.
Alaska congressional delegation takes concerns about Albertsons-Kroger merger to FTC
U.S. Sens. Murkowski and Sullivan expressed "deep concerns." Congresswoman Peltola asked the FTC to block the merger.
Anchorage Assembly members seek regular reports on city’s equity and language access goals
The proposal would require additional reviews, analysis and reporting.
Police dispatcher helps ID man accused of robbing 2 Anchorage banks, FBI says
Tyler Harold Ching, 34, faces federal charges of credit union robbery and bank robbery in Tuesday and Wednesday’s holdups.
Why Juneau is again asking voters to fund a new city hall — and why opponents say no
Perhaps the most contentious race in Juneau’s Oct. 3 municipal election is between city leaders and skeptics of the need for a new city hall.
After viral ad offering expense-free living, Alaska community will have school for the first time since 2018
To reopen its school, Karluk's tribal council posted a viral ad offering to pay a year of living expenses for two families to move there. It worked.
Fatal crash rates spike on Sterling Highway this month
Vehicles have crashed from Kasilof to Cooper Landing, closing the highway and drawing dozens of emergency responders to the scenes.
Western Alaskans remember Typhoon Merbok a year later
One year ago this month, much of Western Alaska was under flood and storm warnings as Typhoon Merbok transitioned into the Bering Sea.
Alaska relaxes rules for marijuana ads, allows free samples
Nine years after Alaska legalized the cultivation and sale of marijuana for recreational reasons in 2014, the rules are beginning to loosen.
From hidden gem to local favorite: Anchorage’s Hmong market grows in popularity
The market started in 2017 with a handful of people selling produce and food. Today, it’s at full capacity, and the majority of the vendors are Hmong.
Murkowski and Sullivan split over how to evaluate federal judge applicants
Sullivan says he’s formed a new council of advisors. Murkowski is sticking by tradition.
Army soldier gets 18 months in deadly drunk-driving crash on JBER
Pfc. Andy Ramos pleaded guilty to military negligent-homicide charges in the May 28 death of Pfc. Arath Esau Martinez-Arguelles.
Visiting scientists use drones to monitor Aleutians’ Makushin Volcano
Scientists can fly drones fitted with gas detectors over volcanic vents, measuring output to “smell” if a volcano’s activity is changing.
Starlink connections among latest round of tribal broadband funding for Alaska
Alaska has received more than $400 million under the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program, with more projects announced this month.
Rasmuson-awarded artist plans to weave biggest Chilkat blanket ever
Chilkat weaver Sainteen Anna Brown Ehlers plans to fund the project with her $50,000 award as Rasmuson's Distinguished Artist for 2023.
Wrangell wades into local impacts of Supreme Court’s wetlands ruling
The Court's Clean Water Act ruling has left communities like Wrangell wondering whether it will clear an easier path to development projects.
With Alaska’s federal judge vacancy nearing 2-year mark, Sullivan breaks from nomination tradition
Sen. Lisa Murkowski appears skeptical about the switch, saying she’s prepared to advance nominees to President Biden.