Top Alaska officials facing ethics complaints could get state representation under proposed rules
Under the proposal, the state could provide counsel for a governor or lieutenant governor if the attorney general deemed it in the public interest.
Indiana man pleads guilty to soliciting Anchorage woman’s murder in catfishing scheme
Darin Schilmiller, 25, promised a group of teenagers millions of dollars to record themselves killing Cynthia Hoffman.
Alaska veteran hopes his struggle with mental health convinces others to seek care earlier
Veteran James Phelps dealt with PTSD from his service and from losing a friend to suicide. He hopes his story will convince other veterans to reach out for help.
Man accused of assaulting Anchorage hikers is back in jail
Sean Ahmed was initially arrested Friday on charges of assaulting hikers. He was released the next day.
Anchorage School District has enough bus drivers for every route this year
It's the first time in three years that the state's largest school district has enough bus drivers to staff all of its routes when school starts.
Anchorage population expected to increase in 2023, the first time in 7 years
But the increase is small: "a whopping 0.3%," said Bill Popp, president and CEO of the Anchorage Economic Development Corp.
Health experts warn of rising rates of syphilis in pregnant women and babies in Alaska
Congenital syphilis can lead to serious complications like premature birth, stillbirth or a baby born with blindness or deformed bones.
Juneau hospital’s CEO and CFO resign
The resignations come after a board member said management and staffing problems led to inadequate care of behavioral health patients.
California man charged with sexually abusing boys had long association with Juneau bible camp
Bradley Earl Reger volunteered at the camp starting in the 1970s. A former Juneau resident says Reger met him there, then abused him elsewhere.
Peltola is a GOP target. She’s stepped up her campaign fundraising.
“This will be one of the most competitive races in the country," says a National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman.
Tuckerman Babcock resigns from UA Board of Regents after 2 months
Gov. Mike Dunleavy appointed Babcock, his former chief of staff, to the board after legislators rejected Bethany Marcum for the position.
Alaska woman’s lawsuit says she was victim at California prison known as ‘rape club’
The lawsuit follows a criminal conviction for the former prison warden, Ray Garcia, and seeks an unspecified sum of money to be determined in court.
Line One: Call-in Mental Health Advice
On this episode of Line One host and clinical therapist Prentiss Pemberton devotes an hour to answering called and emailed questions about mental health, behavioral health, and emotional well-being.
Two years into his tenure, Anchorage Mayor Bronson reflects on homeless policy, shelter plans and Assembly relationship
In a lengthy interview, Bronson describes his successes and regrets from his first two years in office, plus his hopes for long-term homeless shelter.
Seward utility sale back on ballot, with question about vote threshold
An ongoing effort to sell Seward’s city-run utility to a larger utility company is getting another chance on the ballot.
Environmental activists work to reconnect Yukon villages with salmon amid subsistence restrictions
Amid the collapse of chum and chinook salmon on the river, the Smokehouse Collective is trying to build sustainable, resilient food systems for Native communities.
Kake resident finds healing by crafting traditional Lingít cedar roses
Frank Hughes has made thousands of roses over the years. And he’s discovered that for him, they have a unique healing effect.
Anchorage Health Department announces firing, then un-firing, of contractor that runs 24-hour sleep-off service
The contractor’s service has been inconsistent for months due to staffing shortages. A fire department official says that’s better than going months without the service at all.
5 things to know about the latest charges against Donald Trump
If Trump, the current GOP presidential front-runner, pleads not guilty his trial could take place as he makes his case for the White House.
Alaska pays $350K to settle last wrongful-firing lawsuit from loyalty-pledge scheme
The case by former state attorney Elizabeth Bakalar against Gov. Mike Dunleavy and his former chief of staff will not go to a trial over damages.