The Parks Highway Igloo’s being renovated to sell booze
The Parks Highway architectural curiosity known as the Igloo is the planned location for a new distillery.
The Supreme Court has rejected the independent state legislature theory
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that state constitutions can protect voting rights in federal elections and state courts can enforce those provisions.
Anchorage green financing program closes biggest deal to date
The C-PACER program helps finance energy efficiency upgrades for commercial properties, like the former Aviator Hotel downtown.
‘Nothing else should matter’: At Anchorage roundtable, Sullivan addresses youth mental health crisis with U.S. Surgeon General
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy discussed the youth mental health crisis in Alaska at a roundtable in Anchorage.
Anchorage Mayor Bronson picks permanent chief of staff, fifth of his tenure
Mario Bird has served in the position in an acting capacity since April.
Angoon students name, launch first dugout canoe since 1882 Bombardment
It was a celebration of enduring culture more than 140 years after the village was devastated by the U.S. Navy shelling.
After 7 empty months, Wrangell’s pool is being refilled
Almost seven months after a leak was discovered in Wrangell’s community pool, more than 200,000 gallons of water filled the repaired basin Thursday.
Locals and tourists celebrate the summer solstice in downtown Anchorage
Downtown transformed into a giant block party on Saturday, during the Anchorage Downtown Partnership's Summer Solstice festivities.
Crab pots ‘absolutely stuffed’ as Bering Sea Dungeness fishery breaks records
While many Bering Sea crab populations find themselves in freefall, Dungeness crab is breaking records in regions that used to hardly see them.
After its march toward Moscow, what’s next for Russia’s Wagner Group?
The mercenaries' weekend march ended before a confrontation with Russian forces. But experts say it shows weaknesses in Vladimir Putin's regime.
State, FEMA officials hold post-Merbok town hall meeting in Nome
State and federal officials say financial assistance is still available after the September storm, despite FEMA applications closing in February.
With prices low, many fishermen are skipping Southeast’s Dungeness crab season
Roughly a quarter of the fleet in Petersburg is skipping Southeast Alaska's Dungeness crab season, as many fishermen expect low prices.
Alaska fines political group with ties to new UA regent and state attorney general
Alaska Policy Partners' ads attacked moderate Democrats and Republicans in 2022. It paid a Utah-based firm that wasn’t licensed to work in Alaska.
Rural Alaskans can still apply for spring flooding relief
Officials are holding in-person events to register for disaster funds next week in Kwethluk, Russian Mission and Fort Yukon.
New Anchorage airline aims to bring year-round tourism to Alaska
Northern Pacific Airways plans to offer flights from Japan and Korea to the Lower 48 with a layover in Anchorage, starting next spring.
‘Titanic’ director says Titan passengers probably knew submersible was in trouble
Filmmaker and marine explorer James Cameron said he suspected all week that the Titan had imploded on Sunday near the Titanic's wreck.
Bethel, off the U.S. road system, to host its first auto show
Alaska State Trooper Zack Huckstep decided to bring together Bethel’s unique collection of vehicles, some dating back to the 1940s.
Jamie Heinz unanimously confirmed as Anchorage municipal clerk
Heinz has more than 12 years of experience, including serving as the deputy clerk for elections in Anchorage and city clerk for Kenai.
Bolstered by post-pandemic travel, Anchorage set to have another strong tourism year
While it’s still early, Anchorage tourism officials and tour operators say 2023 is likely to match last summer's post-pandemic banner year.
‘Alaska’s secret wild salmon prices hurt everybody,’ fisheries journalist says
Intrafish's John Fiorillo argues that secretive price setting in Alaska salmon fisheries strains relationships between fishermen and processors.