Dramatic day in U.S. House as members oust the speaker
An ominous murmur arose after the vote was announced, D.C. correspondent Liz Ruskin says.
A young leader fights for Yukon River salmon, her community – and herself
Four years into the Yukon River salmon collapse, Mackenzie Englishoe is one of many young people on the river grappling with the way climate change is transforming their communities and culture.
McCarthy becomes first speaker removed by U.S. House vote
The House has voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House, marking the first time in history that a speaker has been removed this way.
Alaska SeaLife Center CEO stepping down after 11 years
Tara Riemer says she will remain in her current role until a new president and CEO for the SeaLife Center is found.
Staffing shortages at Alaska pharmacies continue after pandemic-related shakeup
The shortage has led to reduced hours at retail pharmacies and longer wait times to get prescriptions filled.
Staffing shortages, shipping delays leave Sitkans fed up with FedEx
Residents say a week-long backlog of undelivered packages last month was only broken when FedEx brought in staff from out of town.
EPA fines largest at-sea Alaska pollock processor nearly $1M for Clean Water Act violations
American Seafoods was fined for waste discharges in Oregon and Washington. EPA officials didn't say whether its Alaska operations are under scrutiny.
A nationwide emergency alert test is coming to your phone on Wednesday
The test is scheduled to begin at about 10:20 a.m. Alaska time (2:20 p.m. Eastern time) on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
Report: Alaskans dogged by chronic diseases and many lack healthy lifestyles or regular screenings
Two-thirds of Alaska adults are overweight or obese, nearly a third have high blood pressure and 27% have high cholesterol, a state report says.
2 soldiers dead, 12 hurt in military-vehicle rollover near Salcha
The two soldiers who died were among 17 in a Light Medium Tactical Vehicle that crashed Monday amid the region's first snowfall.
Anchorage Mayor Bronson proposes leaner budget for 2024
Bronson’s proposed budget anticipates property tax bills will decrease by 4% on average.
Former Anchorage police officer arrested on sexual assault charges
Scott Boneta, 33, resigned from the Anchorage Police Department on Thursday.
Anchorage commissioner charged with defrauding city for more than $1.6M in COVID relief funds
Prosecutors say Rosalina Mavaega and her husband falsely claimed their nonprofit would use the money to provide housing, treatment and training services. Instead, federal charges accuse them of depositing the funds into personal accounts to finance and pay off taxes on their businesses.
Anchorage man shoots himself and 1 officer, bites another in struggle
Christopher James Nickalaskey, 32, faces nine assault and weapons-misconduct charges after a Sunday fight with police.
Southeast Conference panel optimistic about region’s transportation outlook
An infusion of federal transportation dollars into the state ferry system is helping Southeast Alaska regional administrators see better times ahead.
Palmer library supporters rally around bond measure to fund new building
City of Palmer voters will decide Tuesday whether to approve a $10 million general obligation bond to fund a replacement for the Palmer Public Library.
Revitalizing Iñupiaq culture, one phrase at a time
Gail Smithhisler's Facebook page, Iñupiaq Word of the Day, features daily videos describing and pronouncing words and phrases from the language.
Humpback found dead near Kodiak gets Alaska’s first 2023 whale necropsy
Investigators say the whale, a female sub-adult found Sept. 25, had been attacked by predators and may have been struck by a boat.
A new app is helping Alaskans with disabilities and memory loss become more independent
For lots of families in Alaska, MapHabit could become indispensable. The state has a shortage of care workers and many families are stretched thin.
Biden backs new offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, but none in Alaska
The plan follows Biden's decision earlier this year to approve ConocoPhillips’ massive Willow oil project in Alaska.