In Northwest Alaska, an economic engine runs low on ore
Red Dog mine has sustained hundreds of jobs and generated billions of dollars for Alaska Natives. It's set to close in 2031 unless its operator gets environmental permits and decides to expand.
No accredited pilot was aboard plane in deadly Nondalton crash, NTSB says
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its preliminary report on the crash that killed pilot Dave Hedgers, 58, and Aaron Fryar, 45.
Man charged with murder in shooting outside downtown Anchorage bar
Responding officers shot and wounded the man, Kaleb Bourdukofsky, as he ran from the scene with a gun, according to the police chief.
ACLU says Department of Corrections is illegally limiting access to attorneys in Alaska
The group says staff at Hiland Mountain Correctional Center is reading inmates' letters to and from their attorneys, among other allegations.
Park Service says Denali National Park employee relayed flag complaint without authorization
According to the National Park Service, a visitor initially complained about the noise from the flag flapping in the breeze.
Permanent Fund bosses vote to defy Alaska Legislature, keep Anchorage office
One dissenting member of the board of trustees warned that the vote could cause "a fight" with the Legislature.
Mexico elects its first female president
Mexico made history Sunday, as Claudia Sheinbaum took about three-fifths of the vote to win its presidential election in a landslide.
1 man killed in downtown Anchorage shooting, another injured by responding officers, police say
Police say an altercation in a parking lot erupted into gunfire around 2:30 a.m.
Suzanne LaFrance prepares to take over as Anchorage mayor
“It’s still sinking in,” LaFrance said. She takes office July 1 as the city's first elected female mayor.
Anchorage stretch of sub-60 degree days was third longest
But National Weather Service climate researcher Brian Brettschneider says it has not been cold, at least historically speaking.
Alaska legislative races take shape approaching filing deadline, with some big surprises
There are some big names among Alaska lawmakers who say they're bowing out, while some others are running unopposed.
1 climber rescued, 1 dead after days stranded near Denali’s summit
The two climbers had waited for rescue in a snow cave after an extended summit push left they hypothermic and exhausted.
Police say man shot pregnant woman and toddler in murder-suicide before East Anchorage house fire
Police described the deaths as a crime of domestic violence, and did not identify the victims or say how they were related.
Bethel receives $9M for a gym expansion at the community fitness center
The expansion will include a basketball gym, community rooms and a community computer lab.
A Homer needle exchange offers safer supplies for rural Alaskans and a bridge to recovery
Alaska’s geography means many people in rural areas have trouble getting clean syringes.
Environmental groups file new challenge to yet-unbuilt Alaska LNG export project
The groups argue that federal agencies failed to properly consider harms the project would cause to animals, including polar bears.
Juneau’s hospital is bleeding cash. City leaders are considering cutting services to stop it.
“We’re left with very stark choices about how we want to move forward,” said Max Mertz, the hospital board’s finance committee chair.
Trump repeats claims — without evidence — that his trial was rigged
Former President Donald Trump reiterated many of claims — without evidence — that his criminal trial was rigged.
Surprise moves ahead of Saturday deadline scramble races for Alaska Legislature
Among the shakeups: Rep. Tom McKay is dropping his bid for reelection and running for Senate instead. And Sen. Click Bishop and Rep. Dan Oritz are calling it quits.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy, Sen. Sullivan say Trump conviction was politically motivated
A New York jury handed down the historic verdict Thursday afternoon, the first time a former president has been convicted of a crime.