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Alaska Supreme Court reaffirms decision leaving 5th-place finisher off U.S. House ballot
Justices say the state made the right call when it decided not to advance Tara Sweeney to special election ballot.
Teacher retention bonus bill moves forward in Alaska House
The bill would give bonuses of up to $15,000 to full-time teachers at the end of each school year.
3 soldiers killed, 1 injured in midair Army helicopter collision near Healy
It's the second accident involving military helicopters in Alaska this year.
As Anchorage’s mass shelter winds down, workers push to smooth transition for homeless residents
Even though the reality of the coming closure is sinking in, a lot of people in the shelter only had vague plans.
‘We need to get them moved’: Federal agencies visit Newtok and Mertarvik
A Bureau of Indian Affairs team made a rare visit to Newtok by snowmachine Wednesday, after meeting with tribal council members in Mertarvik.
Bethel first responders get first rides in new Black Hawk helicopter
Bethel’s emergency responders took a ride in the helicopter, permanently stationed there to speed up search and rescue operations.
Rep. Peltola calls for more collaborative management of Southeast’s transboundary watersheds
Rep. Mary Peltola says her position is based on widespread support from Southeast tribal governments and communities.
As Alaska duties evolve and expand, military branches’ housing needs grow, leaders say
Available housing is scarce in Fairbanks for Air Force and Army personnel, and the Coast Guard is building new housing in coastal communities.
With 20 days left in the session, Alaska governor and legislative leaders say they’re optimistic about budget and fiscal plans
Despite deep divides over the size of the PFD, the governor said there could be some “good news” before the end of the session about a fiscal plan.
Murkowski votes with Democrats to advance Equal Rights Amendment but measure stalls in Senate
Sen. Murkowski co-sponsored the ERA resolution. Sen. Sullivan voted no citing "serious constitutional infirmities."
Family says untreated pain, solitary confinement led to man’s suicide at Juneau prison
Cook is the third person to die in Alaska Department of Corrections custody this year. And his death fits a pattern.
City of Anchorage sets aside more than $800K to pay legal settlements
Mayor Dave Bronson has been accused of wrongful termination by two former employees, and the city faces a lawsuit over work done on a canceled homeless shelter project.
BBNC’s cultural program centers on long-term revitalization of Native languages
Bristol Bay’s Native languages — Yup’ik, Alutiiq and Dena’ina — are thousands of years old, and carry with them distinct worldviews.
Senate proposes one-time $680 increase to per-student funding paired with $1,300 PFD
Senate finance leaders hope to put the proposal to a vote of the full Senate next week, but it will have to be reconciled with the House version.
Correctional officer charged with bringing drugs into Seward prison
Troopers say Spring Creek Correctional Center video showed Steven Manuel secretly delivering apparent contraband to a prisoner's cell.
Former state trooper found dead on hunting trip near Cordova
Troopers say a pilot scheduled to pick up 44-year-old Alex Arduser on Egg Island found his partially submerged body Tuesday.
Revised bill would require Alaska parents to approve students’ classes, textbooks and lessons
Parents would also have to OK students’ nicknames and pronouns at the start of the school year.
Wrangell’s newest harbor needs a pricey add-on to stop corrosion
Harbor pilings are protected from corrosion with anodes. But Wrangell’s Heritage Harbor, updated in 2009, never had them installed.
Alaska Public Media wins 14 Alaska Press Club Awards
Check out the award-winning articles and videos.