5 takeaways from President Biden’s State of the Union address
President Biden used the high-profile speech to draw a contrast with his likely 2024 opponent, former President Donald Trump.
Feds investigate ‘large balloon’ found by fishermen near Alaska’s Aleutian chain
The Department of Defense declined to discuss the origin or purpose of the balloon, which was brought to Dutch Harbor then flown to Anchorage.
Man crossing Seward Highway fatally struck by SUV near Dowling Road
Police say the man was hit by a vehicle headed north on the highway Thursday evening. He was treated by medics, but died at the scene.
Schooby, the old man
Nicolas Petit says Schooby “carries the world on his shoulders.”
New poll says Alaskans support ‘large’ education funding increase, child care bill, federal trawling ban
Half of Alaskans favor a per-student increase of $680 or more, the same amount the House and Senate passed in recent weeks.
What to know about the political debate around daylight saving time
At least 29 states have considered legislation related to daylight saving time, including making it permanent year-round.
As public guardians in Alaska remain buried in cases, their director searches for solutions
A state program that serves some of the most vulnerable people in Alaska is overwhelmed. Its director is searching for solutions.
‘Tons can happen’: Iditarod teams mush into race’s second half
“We’re only halfway in the race, and tons can happen,” said musher Pete Kaiser.
Watch our 2024 Anchorage Mayoral Debate
Incumbent Dave Bronson, Bill Popp, Suzanne LaFrance and Chris Tuck face off during our live mayoral debate.
Iditarod reports second dog death of this year’s race
George, a 4-year-old on Hunter Keefe’s team, collapsed on the way to Unalakleet, race officials say.
Dallas Seavey leads Iditarod, eyeing a record-setting sixth win
Seavey regained the lead after a two-hour penalty earlier in the race.
Titan, of golden lineage
“He’s a sweet boy," Dallas Seavey said of Titan. "There’s a lot of things I love about him."
Rolex, who’s ‘very full of himself’
Rolex is part of “the fashion litter." His siblings are named Prada, Fenty and Chanel.
Skookum, the rowdy one
Lauro Eklund said Skookum means solid or strong, and it's the perfect name for a rowdy dog who's "beating up on his siblings all the time."
Iditarod reports first dog death of this year’s race
Bog, a 2-year-old male, was on Isaac Teaford’s team. This is Teaford’s first Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race.
Iditarod teams contend with frigid temperatures and sleep deprivation heading to the coast
The mushers are adding clothing to themselves and their dogs to stay warm in subzero windchills.
Mayhem, ‘the sweetest girl on the team’
“She loves to be pet, so every time you’re walking by, she gives you a paw," said Anna Berington.
Disagreements between Alaska House Republicans stalled education work for 3 weeks
The House Education Committee didn't meet for three weeks starting Feb. 14, denying Gov. Mike Dunleavy a channel of support for his ideas.
The U.S. prison population is rapidly graying. Prisons aren’t built for what’s coming.
By one measure, about a third of all prisoners will be considered geriatric by 2030. Prisons are grappling with how to care for them — and how to pay for it.
Bill Popp, longtime AEDC president, says if elected mayor his skills and experience will put Anchorage ‘back on track’
Bill Popp, president of the AEDC for 16 years, says he's running for Anchorage mayor to build a "bright and vibrant future" for the city.