National experts to discuss Indigenous tourism in Sitka this spring
The annual conference started about 20 years ago, paused briefly, and then resumed as demand grew for authentic and meaningful cultural experiences.
Iditarod musher Dallas Seavey shoots moose to protect his dogs, officials say
Seavey says he stopped to gut the moose, a requirement under race rules.
2 years after Russia invaded Ukraine, Alaska’s refugee picture looks wildly different
Alaska has welcomed more than 1,000 refugees from Ukraine since the war began.
Southeast Alaska Native leaders welcome historic Chilkat robe home
The robe is more than 150 years old. This is the first time it’s been used in a ceremony for at least six decades.
Final report filed on cause of Wrangell’s deadly landslide
State geologists say the Nov. 20 Wrangell landslide that killed six people was caused by excessive amounts of rain in a short period of time.
FAA audit faults Boeing for ‘multiple instances’ of quality control shortcomings
The findings singled out both Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems in the wake of an in-flight door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jet.
Full cleanup of former military sites on Kodiak Island is still years away
Cleanup efforts for munitions at some sites, such as Kodiak's World War II-era Burma Road, can take decades according to U.S. Army officials.
Mussel, the ‘snuggle bunny’
Mussel is “all business” when he’s racing, and when he’s not “he’s an excellent snuggle bunny," said Amanda Otto.
Coal loading equipment in Seward is set to be demolished, likely a permanent end to Alaska coal exports
The Seward coal loading dock has sat idle since 2016 after demand for Alaska coal exports collapsed, one sign of the global energy transition.
Drones assist in Alaska’s conservation efforts
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation flies many drones, some with thermal cameras and water sampling capabilities.
Alaska will receive $2.6M towards small scale food production
The Micro Grants for Food Security Program provides up to $10,000 for residents and organizations that participate in small scale food production. The grants can be used to buy canning supplies, gardening tools and dip nets.
Unalaska’s Muslim prayer group welcomes members from all over the world
Group prayer is integral to Muslim worship. Mostafa Hassan, originally from Cairo, restarted Unalaska's prayer group after moving to town.
An angry moose and bare ground mark a brutal first quarter for Iditarod teams
Dallas Seavey recounts his moose encounter as his team rested at the checkpoint in Nikolai, about 250 miles into the 1,000-mile race.
With Dunleavy veto threat looming, lawmakers work toward common ground on education
Dunleavy has to sign or veto the bill by March 14, or it becomes law without his signature.
Alaska Republicans choose Trump over Haley by huge margins
Donald Trump won about 88% of the vote. All of Alaska's 29 delegates to the national GOP convention will be his, If preliminary result hold.
With unease, Anchorage Assembly calls for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Members wrestled with trying to satisfy constituents on an emotionally charged conflict that they have little expertise or influence on.
Nikki Haley suspends her presidential campaign, but doesn’t endorse Trump
Haley made her announcement after winning only Vermont on Super Tuesday, making Donald Trump the presumptive GOP nominee.
Legislative budgeters say Dunleavy’s proposed 2024 Permanent Fund dividend is a no-go
Gov. Mike Dunleavy included a $3,500 payout in his initial budget proposal, but paying it would require spending from savings.
Troopers investigating North Pole ‘swatting’ incident
Nobody was hurt in the Feb. 22 incident, but Alaska State Troopers say fake reports of violence pose a threat to victims, their neighbors and responders.
Minneapolis held a successful World Cup in February. Could Anchorage be next?
Olympian Kikkan Randall, a commentator for the World Cup's first U.S. cross-country skiing event in 20 years, wants Anchorage to host one.