FBI: ‘I am not okay,’ off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot said before trying to turn off jet engines
The Horizon Air flight's crew said Joseph Emerson gave "zero indication of anything wrong" before reaching for the controls Sunday.
Longtime fisherman reflects on his career in Bristol Bay
Dan Barr has spent roughly four decades fishing Bristol Bay — half of them as president of the Bristol Bay Driftnetters Association.
Whale Pass wants carbon credits instead of timber sale but state says no
Locals have long opposed a nearby timber sale on state land, where the state has approved clear-cutting nearly 300 acres of old growth.
Latest Alaska crime report shows a 67% increase in murders and a slight overall decrease in crime
The overall violent crime rate in the state is up slightly, with the murder rate rising 67% and the arson rate up more than 40% from 2021 to 2022.
Man dead, suspect sought in Midtown apartment shooting
Anchorage police have identified the suspect in Monday's fatal shooting as 27-year-old Jesse Lee Jones. They say his whereabouts are unknown.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, October 23, 2023
Alaska's last living constitutional delegate Vic Fischer dies at age 99. Plus, the AFN convention advocates for subsistence protections.
5 passengers sue Yute Commuter Service over 2022 plane crash near Bethel
The passengers say in their civil suit that they have suffered emotional damage, and they're asking for more than $100,000 each.
Vic Fischer, the last surviving signer of Alaska’s constitution, dies at 99
Fischer came to Alaska after serving in World War II. He served two terms in the state Senate and remained active in politics until his final months.
Peltola says she’ll dig in on salmon crisis during report to the Alaska Federation of Natives convention
The congresswoman tried to deliver a "business as usual" report but the crowd of hundreds delivered their own message of comfort and support.
More than two dozen resolutions pass at AFN with minimal debate or disagreement
Debate over previous years' resolutions, on issues including subsistence fishing and climate change, has been heated and contentious.
AFN attendees urge unity at convention as underlying tension simmers
With former members visibly absent, the Alaska Federation of Natives highlighted strategic planning and spoke with convention attendees.
AFN convention centers subsistence amid a lawsuit to protect traditional hunting and fishing rights
Dozens of representatives across Alaska spoke at a forum to express concerns about subsistence food access and rights.
Alaska sees fast increase in early flu cases; experts urge vaccination
Alaska’s chief medical officer, Anne Zink, is urging people to get the flu vaccine this month to protect themselves against an early season.
Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to shut down jet’s engines in-flight
The suspect faces attempted-murder charges in the incident, which occurred on a Sunday Horizon Air flight from Everett, Wash. to Portland, Ore.
Sitka dog comes home after 65 days lost in the woods
Stella previously survived getting trapped in a truck that was crushed during Sitka’s deadly 2015 landslides.
Alaska foster kids were great source of profit for psychiatric facility’s owners, reporter finds
Former North Star patient Trina Edwards is a central figure in Julia Lurie's story on Universal Health Services.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, October 20, 2023
Deb Haaland addresses Native boarding school trauma. Plus, Congresswoman Peltola applauds federal aid to improve the electrical grid.
Alaska Native dance groups perform for packed crowd at Quyana Night
“We’re always happy to share the songs of our ancestors,” said Jolene John, who performed Thursday night with her dance group from Toksook Bay.
Bigger than ever, AFN arts market showcases ‘microcosm of Alaska’
Each year, Indigenous artisans converge for three days during the convention to sell carvings, kuspuks, fur-lined hats and all manner of jewelry.
Feds fund improvements for Alaska’s Railbelt electric grid
The $413 million project includes a high-voltage submarine cable and battery storage. Rep. Peltola says it will allow for more renewables.