Salmon runs in Alaska’s Kuskokwim River show some positive signs, but totals remain low
Preliminary numbers show chum salmon returns were better this year than last year and better than the record-low conditions of 2021.
Murkowski says aid for Israel must be part of a broader security package
America's adversaries will seize the moment if the U.S. only addresses the latest crisis, the senator said.
State sues Anchorage homeowners over contested public access to Campbell Lake
It's the latest move in a long-running dispute over the large man-made lake in South Anchorage that is surrounded by expensive homes.
Addressing the SNAP backlog | Talk of Alaska
How is the food stamp backlog being addressed and what are potential answers for long term stability?
We’re spending $700 million on pet costumes in the costliest Halloween ever
More U.S. shoppers are buying into Halloween this year, scaring up a new spending record for costumes, decorations, candy and cute outfits for pets.
Extreme flooding on Alaska’s Arctic highway caused thaw-induced sinking in later years
A 2015 flood that closed the Dalton Highway to the North Slope triggered permafrost thaw even miles away from the road, UAF research finds.
Bethel residents light candles for victims of domestic violence
The Tundra Women's Coalition hosted its final event marking this year's Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a Thursday candlelight vigil in Bethel.
Federal research group seeks public input on Alaska’s salmon
The Alaska Salmon Research Group is tasked with building a report on data gaps in Pacific salmon research and supporting sustainable management.
Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board all but rejects plan for riskier investment target
Board members had been considering a four-year plan that included an aggressive strategy to reach $100 billion by 2028.
Man charged with murdering girlfriend in Homer shooting
Homer police say Arturo Mondragon-Lopez, 35, called 911 Saturday to report that he had fatally shot Brianna Hetrick, 22.
Trooper fatally shoots armed man outside of Tok motel, authorities say
Troopers say the man reportedly tried to break into a motel room and was brandishing an assault-style weapon.
Anchorage looks for more shelter space, with number on waitlist now double expected capacity
“In total, we have about 1,000 people who are wanting to move throughout the sheltering system,” said Anchorage’s homelessness coordinator.
Kenai airport looks at adding another airline after Ravn’s departure
That's the long-term plan. In the short-term, the current airlines servicing the airport are adding more flights.
Alaskans saw largest pay drops over past 4 years, while Midwest and Mountain West residents saw biggest bumps
Over the past four years, Alaska residents lost the most in inflation-adjusted income and the state was one of three that saw declines.
Kenai man amasses vast collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia
Some people collect coins. Others collect jewelry or trading cards. But Kenai’s Kelly Bookey collects Coca-Cola memorabilia, and in large amounts.
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.
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.
Many of Juneau’s social services are now under one roof
The Teal Street Center, which opened this year in Juneau's Mendenhall Valley, offers its clients easier access to services and its agencies economies of scale.
Feds award $19M in grants for Alaskans facing high energy costs
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says more than half of the funds are from Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding.
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.