2 dead, 3 survive after plane crashes near Kodiak
A small plane crashed near the village of Old Harbor – on the southeast side of Kodiak Island – on Sunday afternoon, leaving two people dead.
Anchorage awakened by 4.6 quake in Eagle River
The Alaska Earthquake Center says the magnitude 4.6 temblor struck at 6:47 a.m. Monday, at a depth of 17.5 miles.
Anchorage’s main electric utility is proposing to raise base rates for the first time in 3 years
Chugach Electric wants to raise rates by 6%. It says it’s seen a decrease in sales and an increase in expenses due to inflation and supply chain disruptions.
Anchorage’s less-than-sunny summer is likely to continue through July
National Weather Service meteorologist Brian Brettschneider says this summer is the city's coolest since the "terrible summer of 2008."
Popular Anchorage dog park remains closed after oil spill
The state is still investigating the origins of the spill, reported at University Lake last week.
‘It’s not right’: Aniak residents share pain of spiking power bills with regulators
More than 30 Aniak residents spoke about the hardship caused by the quadrupling of their May power bills from Aniak Light & Power Company.
Yamaha will stop selling snowmachines in North America
The Japanese manufacturer said parts and maintenance service will still be available after the final model year 2025 North American production run.
Troopers shoot and kill man as Ester standoff ends in confrontation
Matthew Heller, 54, had placed sandbags around his home Wednesday before he aimed a firearm at troopers who shot him.
Eagle River weightlifter Bobby Hill brings home gold from Special Olympics World Summer Games
Hill earned a gold medal in bench press, lifting 70 kilograms — or 154 pounds. He took silver in squat, deadlift and combination lifting as well.
Would-be child care providers in remote Alaska say it’s all but impossible to get a state license
Access to child care is an issue statewide, but remote areas face added hurdles.
Supreme Court kills Biden’s student debt plan in a setback for millions of borrowers
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Biden's plan to forgive some or all federal student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans.
State of Art: Fairy houses turn a normal Anchorage walking trail into something magical
A short walk up the narrow, winding path through the lush forest reveals miniature structures made from natural materials.
Solstice concert organizers pledge donations to Anchorage’s lead homelessness nonprofit
The music festival inadvertently led the city to displace homeless campers. Now, the concert organizers are giving back.
Murkowski boosts her resolve to help Ukraine after visit to NATO allies
“We can't get soft on our support for Ukraine," Murkowski told reporters.
Anchorage’s Third Avenue residents brace for a third wave of campers
The city doesn’t have enough shelter space for the soon-to-be-displaced campers, which leaves a large vacant lot at the edge of downtown as a likely space people will resettle.
Opioid reversal drugs save lives in Alaska. But people are often skipping a crucial step
Use of the opioid reversal drug Naloxone is increasing in Alaska. Naloxone is safe and easy to administer, but public health professionals say it’s essential to get people to the emergency room after using it. In practice, though, people often aren’t calling 9-1-1. And that’s concerning to public health experts.
U.S. senators propose new fish labeling, enhanced ocean research and more economic tools
A series of fish- and ocean-related bills have been introduced by Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski and colleagues from coastal states.
From camper to junior chef, UAA’s Culinary Boot Camp teaches kids basic kitchen skills
The University of Alaska Anchorage program teaches kids cooking techniques like knife skills and sanitation practices. The camp has been running for over 20 years, and this year it’s more popular than ever.
New state child care task force faces bleak reality of Alaska’s system
It has one year to deliver a final report on solutions to the governor.
Sitka’s 13,000-visitor day was ‘far too many,’ mayor says
Three cruise ships brought more than 13,000 passengers and crew to Sitka on June 21, choking streets and prompting concerns about overcrowding.