Alaska senators approve permanent increase to public school funding, with House support in question
If approved by the Alaska House and governor, it would be the largest-ever funding increase for Alaska public schools.
Bethel radio station KYUK takes down old AM tower
After half a century of use, Bethel public radio station KYUK's AM transmitter tower came down on Thursday as part of a planned upgrade.
The child care crisis is hitting rural Alaska hard
Kotzebue has not had a state-licensed child care center since the last facility closed in 2011. It's considered a "child care desert," like much of the state.
Alaska Senate prepares ‘take-it-or-leave-it’ budget in attempt to finish session on time
If the situation is not resolved by Wednesday, the Legislature or Gov. Mike Dunleavy will be forced to call a special session to continue talks.
Kodiak corrections officer charged with sexually assaulting female inmate
Fredrick Fangonilo was arrested and charged Wednesday with third-degree sexual assault in the March 2022 incident.
Alaska House passes bill to increase jail time for fentanyl and other drug crimes
The bill faced pushback from critics about the efficacy of stricter sentences.
Petersburg police receive first ‘text for help’ from sinking vessel
The April 30 text marks the first use of a two-year-old system police say is vital for areas people can't call 911 from.
Alaska sends firefighters, air tanker to help with Alberta’s ‘unprecedented’ early wildfire season
“This is the first time that we’ve sent a crew to Canada in May,” said Lily Coyle with the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection.
In Rose Garden address, Biden celebrates with Alaskans opposed to Pebble mine
“Bristol Bay is an extraordinary place, unlike anywhere in the world,” the president said.
2 missing Denali National Park climbers are presumed dead, officials say
Eli Michel, 34, and Nafiun Awal, 32, were last heard from on May 5, when they checked in with a friend.
An EPA proposal to (almost) eliminate climate pollution from power plants
Coal and natural gas-fired power plants would have to dramatically reduce the climate-warming greenhouse gasses they emit under proposed federal rules.
‘Our languages and our cultures will make us happier’: Nome Indigenous leader receives award
Marjorie Kunaq Tahbone is Inupiaq and Kiowa. She is an artist, teacher, traditional tattooist, hide tanner and business owner.
Juneau School District considers late start on Wednesdays
Juneau students could start school half an hour later on Wednesdays next school year, if the school board approves a district proposal.
Former Bethel mayor arrested on domestic assault, criminal mischief charges
Perry Leroy Barr pleaded not guilty in the Monday incident, during which he allegedly aimed a gun at his partner.
Seward welcomes first cruise ship, kicking off summer tourism season
The cruise ship Norwegian Jewel, which docked in Seward Monday, is the first of 102 scheduled to make port calls there this summer.
One gardener’s ambitious plan to plant half a million carrots is growing Kodiak’s local food movement
You could say Dave Jackson is Kodiak’s carrot kingpin.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy reappoints Bethany Marcum to state redistricting board
A day after lawmakers declined to confirm Bethany Marcum to the University of Alaska Board of Regents, she was reappointed to her former job.
Former Anchorage employee who recorded Judy Eledge’s racist comments sues city for discrimination
The former executive assistant also alleges discrimination against women among fire department leaders.
Anchorage CFO is the latest city executive to resign
Since Mayor Dave Bronson took office in July of 2021, more than a dozen executives have turned over due to firings and resignations.
Anchorage police officers and city cleared in fatal shooting as judge tosses family’s lawsuit
Judge Sharon Gleason threw out all 11 of Bishar Hassan's family’s claims, citing video footage of the shooting.