Why the U.S. still has no Arctic ambassador, a year after this Alaskan was nominated for the job
Republicans on a Senate panel accuse Michael Sfraga of being too close to Russia and China.
Seat belt saved Alaska Airlines passenger’s life in Boeing 737 blowout, new lawsuit says
The lawsuit over the Jan. 5 door-plug blowout seeks damages from Alaska Airlines, Boeing and Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems.
Bill seeks to end Alaska insurers’ cost-sharing charges for diagnostic breast screenings
Under the bill, Alaska would join other states in barring private insurers from making at-risk patients pay for more advanced cancer checks.
Man sought in Oscarville shooting arrested near stuck snowmachine
Michael Fritz John Alex Stevens, 42, was arrested Thursday after Alaska State Troopers say he shot and wounded a woman at his home Wednesday.
Woman asks Wrangell to certify people who can euthanize pets
With a vet in the Southeast Alaska town open just 10 days a month, Dorthea Rooney wants officials to let other people ease dying pets' suffering.
Fort Wainwright’s spacious new child care center nears completion
Officials say the 43,000-square-foot facility will be the Army's largest of its kind. They hope it takes pressure off other Fairbanks child-care providers.
Juneau considers moving City Hall to vacant school buildings
The city has been looking for space to put all of its employees, who are currently split among five buildings.
Anchorage mayoral candidates report dozens of damaged, vandalized or missing campaign signs
Several campaigns and campaign supporters have reported vandalized campaign signs, as well as trash thrown on their property.
Alaska Legislature plans to vote Monday on overriding governor’s veto of education bill
"This is a twist that I hadn't honestly expected," Senate President Gary Stevens said.
Senator seeks makeover for Alaska parole board
Civil rights advocates say the new board, with more members, representation and clarity, could also send more rehabilitated Alaskans home.
After a quarter century in power, Russian President Putin isn’t going anywhere
Vladimir Putin was reelected with 87% of ballots, in a three-day election derided by Russia's opposition and the West as neither free nor fair.
Where Anchorage’s 4 major mayoral candidates stand on the issues
Alaska Public Media recently interviewed the candidates ahead of the city's April 2 election.
Thrown traffic cone leads to deadly Anchorage shooting, police say
Javon Hill, 23, faces manslaughter charges after police say he shot a pedestrian Sunday night during an encounter off East Tudor Road.
Homer Airport to have multiple closures for repaving
The airport’s closures begin in April and will run for six months, according to state transportation officials.
Arctic Winter Games 2024 athletes take home medals and Mat-Su memories
Alaska, with its home-team advantage, took home the most ulu medals. But the games' highest prize rewards team spirit, cooperation and fair play.
Alaska Legislature fails to override Dunleavy’s education veto
The Legislature was just one vote short of overriding Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of a bill that would have significantly increased funding for public schools.
Divided Anchorage Assembly to vote on new requirements for short-term rentals
The vote on the measure was postponed from the Assembly's last meeting so an absent member could cast a potentially decisive vote.
In a pandemic milestone, the NIH ends guidance on COVID treatment
The National Institutes of Health is sunsetting its COVID-19 treatment guidelines, used by millions of doctors to guide care during the pandemic.
Anchorage-based airman dies working on fighter jet at JBER
Staff Sgt. Charles Crumlett, a 25-year-old weapons load crew chief, died Friday working on an F-22 Raptor at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
Amid salmon crash, Alaska’s Yukon River residents say a new pact with Canada leaves them behind
In villages along the river, Tribal leaders say the state has cut them out of the process and they want federal oversight.