Anchorage superintendent reflects on his first year at the helm of the state’s largest school district
Jharrett Bryantt had a tumultuous first year as the superintendent of the Anchorage School District. There was the bus driver shortage, an unprecedented string of snow days and a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice. But, he noted, there were many bright spots, too.
Bethel remembers the life of renowned aviator Robert Sundown
Sundown, who died unexpectedly at age 53 during an April moose hunt, was with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for more than 22 years.
Ketchikan council upholds manager’s decision against holding drag queen story time
Ketchikan’s City Council upheld the city manager’s decision to not hold a drag queen story time at the public library this year.
Yak Timber files for bankruptcy after its parent village corporation is sued for $13M
A timber company owned by Yakutat’s village corporation has filed for bankruptcy after a bank sued over $13 million in outstanding debts.
Alaska school officials say one-time funding boost leaves budgets unpredictable
School district leaders and many legislators were hopeful that the state's base student allocation to schools would increase significantly this year.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy says court decision limiting federal regulation of wetlands aids ‘responsible development’
The U.S. Supreme Court trimmed the EPA's authority. Implications for the Pebble Mine are unclear.
Alaska’s heavy dependence on federal dollars could mean big impacts from debt default
Alaska Beacon reporter James Brooks wrote about the potential impacts to Alaska from a debt default recently.
3 ways to protect your money if the U.S. defaults on its debt
From social security payments to interest rates, a lot hinges on a debt-ceiling deal. Personal finance experts say you should prepare for a possible debt default as you would a recession.
Man charged with selling bootleg alcohol to Anchorage homeless residents
Investigators say Brandon Reed sold thousands of dollars' worth of vodka to people at the Sullivan Arena and other places frequented by the homeless.
Anchorage police department and union reach agreement on body-worn camera policy, 2 years after approved by voters
Even with the agreement, the timeline for when the cameras will actually be on officers is still unknown.
The Supreme Court has narrowed the scope of the Clean Water Act
A test upheld 5-4 holds that only wetlands with a continuous surface connection to a body of water are covered by the Clean Water Act.
Campsites around Midtown Anchorage park will be cleared starting June 6
It's the first major camp abatement of the year in Anchorage. Many questions remain about where and when people can set up camps with shelter space full.
Homer police take Grubby the opossum into custody
Homer police confirmed the Wednesday capture of the “wanted fugitive and somewhat local celebrity” on Facebook.
Alaska Legislature passes bill to exempt veterinarians from opioid reporting
Veterinarians in the state are currently required to report scheduled substances to the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
A record number of Americans may fly this summer. Here’s everything you need to know.
Memorial Day weekend kicks off the busy summer air travel season and this may be the busiest ever. But some worry it could be another summer of delays and cancellations after a "pretty rocky" 2022.
After long wait, state ferry Hubbard begins Southeast Alaska service
On Tuesday morning the Hubbard, which can carry up to 300 passengers, sailed up Lynn Canal with about 70 aboard.
What happens in Alaska if the United States defaults on its debt next month?
Social Security checks, pensions, government paychecks and many basic services could be affected, and that’s before any economic recession.
Energy leaders in Anchorage make the case for Alaska LNG pipeline — again
U.S. officials say the proposed 800-mile pipeline, long plagued by its high cost, could be a “strategic tool” for the country.
Fishing guides at a Petersburg lodge charged with over 50 violations
State and federal officers were involved in the investigations, including undercover officers posing as fishing clients.
Troopers to crack down on ‘performance-enhancing’ add-ons to Bristol Bay fishing boats
Commercial drift gillnet boats must measure 32 feet or less to fish in the bay. And the fleet got a finger-wagging from the Alaska Wildlife Troopers earlier this year.