Anchorage School Board approves career academies with opt-out provision after 9th grade
Business leaders voiced overwhelming support for the career academies model, which freshman will begin this fall.
Alaska State Troopers identify boater killed in collision near Petersburg
Local officials say a larger fishing vessel hit a 20-foot skiff Wednesday morning in the Wrangell Narrows.
Alaskans share their top 6 tips for staying safe outdoors this summer
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Self-advocacy and accommodations for college students with disabilities | Line One
On this Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton is joined by a college disabilities expert to discuss how students can advocate for themselves in college.
Fort Wainwright just opened the Army’s largest child care center
Staff hope the new Denegee Child Development Center will help clear the fort's waiting list of children in need of child care.
An Alaska wildlife refuge is changing its wildfire strategy to limit carbon emissions
If blazes break out in parts of the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge, firefighters will protect forest floor and permafrost that hold carbon.
4 Canadians suspected of crimes after boating to Fort Yukon
Troopers say the boaters were questioned Friday after traveling down the Porcupine River. They may face charges including human smuggling.
Ketchikan man agrees not to raise fake totem poles carved by convicted murderer
After meeting with Indigenous leaders, Joseph Machini also agreed not to use the name “potlatch” for his marketplace.
Deal to buy North Slope gas boosts Alaska Gasline prospects, but hurdles remain
The Alaska Gasline Development Corp. announced Tuesday it’s signed a deal with a London-based oil and gas firm to supply enough gas to meet demand in Southcentral, and then some. But the project still faces a number of hurdles.
At Senate hearing, Murkowski reaffirms support for abortion rights
Alaska's senior senator doesn't always vote as abortion advocates would like. Democrats are raising the issue as an election strategy.
Anchorage School Board to vote tonight on controversial career academies plan
District leaders say the academies will boost graduation rates. But others, including the head of the teachers union, are skeptical.
Biden’s new executive order denies asylum claims to most migrants crossing the border unlawfully
President Biden's new measure will go into effect if more than 2,500 migrants cross illegally per day.
Keeping safe during Summer adventures | Talk of Alaska
We gathered your best advice and talked with outdoor safety experts to hear their tips on this Talk of Alaska.
After winter of wonder, Anchorage’s white raven takes flight
For six months, a rare white raven took up residence in Anchorage. But now it has moved on, leaving locals who loved the leucistic bird in limbo.
Commercial fishing groups bring new legal action over Cook Inlet’s federal waters
The United Cook Inlet Drift Association and the Cook Inlet Fishermen’s Fund's suit against the federal government is part of a decade-long legal offensive.
At candidate filing deadline, 7 Alaska legislators decline to seek re-election
Sen. Click Bishop has indicated that he may run for governor in 2026, after Gov. Mike Dunleavy leaves office.
Anchorage officers fatally shoot armed man during confrontation, police say
Police say the man, the third shot by officers in less than a month, pulled out a gun as officers tried to detain him Monday night.
Pro-Dahlstrom PAC announces $5M ad buy in Alaska’s U.S. House race
A PAC linked to House Speaker Johnson is planning to run ads in Alaska's three largest cities. A dozen candidates are in the race.
Filings in Alaska Legislature races set up key races in August primary and November general
Just three legislative races will feature competitive primaries, but the final slate sets up a number of key contests in November.
Alaska’s seafood industry is in trouble. Processors and policymakers blame Russia.
Seafood companies and fishermen often target multiple species to reduce their risk, but the current price collapse is happening almost across the board.