Ranked-choice voting that has rocked Alaska politics faces November tests across the nation
Alaska’s new electoral system has been a model for voters frustrated by political polarization and a sense that they lack real choice at the ballot box.
Appeals court approves involuntarily medicating Nikiski man for murder trial
River Aspelund, accused of killing his mother in 2022, had challenged his antipsychotic medication by Alaska Psychiatric Institute staff.
State prosecutors sue Ketchikan jeweler over sale of fake gold
The state is seeking to bar Soni, Inc. from selling fraudulent or misrepresented items, after staff allegedly made false claims about them.
Judicial Council recommends Alaskans keep all judges, including jurist behind correspondence ruling
Adolf Zeman is only one of 19 judges that will be on the November general election ballot, but he’s received the lion’s share of attention.
Anchorage voters have until May 29 to ‘cure’ their mayoral runoff ballots
There aren’t enough rejected ballots to impact Suzanne LaFrance’s election victory over incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson, but officials say people should still cure their ballots.
Kotzebue police sergeant resigns after racist Facebook comments
Former Sgt. David "Mike" Cox's Facebook comments were made about Black murder suspects in South Carolina, according to local police.
25 Years of Therapeutic Courts | Talk of Alaska
How well have therapeutic courts like mental health and DUI courts performed in the last 25 years and what will the next 25 look like?
Visa programs draw foreign teachers to Alaska’s rural school districts
“I consider this already as my family, the community here, the kids here," said Filpino special education teacher Dale Ebcas in Upper Kalskag.
Alaska Supreme Court confirms: ‘Hoverboard dentist’ is banned from dentistry in Alaska
In a separate criminal case, former dentist Seth Lookhart was sentenced to 20 years in prison with eight suspended.
Alaska fisherman pleads guilty to federal charges after ordering crew to shoot whale
It isn't clear whether the whale survived the encounter, which federal prosecutors have labeled a misdemeanor.
When driving on the wrong side of the road is the right way to speed up traffic
An unconventional design known as the diverging diamond interchange can be both safer and more efficient than conventional left turn lanes.
Denali National Park draws dispute over alleged takedown of American flag
Sen. Dan Sullivan said that park staff caused a flag's removal from a construction vehicle. But the park called that account "false" a day later.
1 dead in Mountain View house fire
The fatal blaze happened Friday afternoon on North Price Street, firefighters said. The cause remains under investigation.
Recapping the 33rd Legislature | Alaska Insight
Lori Townsend speaks with legislative leaders about the work they accomplished, and what went unfinished, at the end of the 33rd legislature.
Many Alaska king salmon stocks up for Endangered Species Act review after group’s petition
The National Marine Fisheries Service said Thursday that listing the chinook stocks might be necessary to save the species.
Anthony Pisano sentenced to 300 years in Spenard triple homicide
Prosecutors say Pisano's sentencing Thursday saw evidence unveiled that he tried "to take a hit out" on their star witness against him.
ANTHC launches first in-state lab for cervical cancer screening
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium started a new program in May to test for human papillomavirus, or HPV, in its own lab.
Homer cyclist nabs national title in road race championship
Kristen Faulkner finished the 127-kilometer race in under three and a half hours, beating the next racer by almost a minute.
Alaska lawmakers pass child care legislation to buoy sector ‘in crisis’
The policy changes are accompanied by $7.5 million for child care center grants.
Federal bill would add veterinary care to IHS duties to address rabies, other risks in rural Alaska
Veterinarians are scarce in Indigenous communities but the need is great, given the diseases circulating in wildlife that can spread to pets and people.