Alaska Legislature votes down raises for governor and other top officials
The Alaska Legislature has voted unanimously to block raises for the state’s governor, lieutenant governor and commissioners.
U.S. Supreme Court lets stand a ban on baiting of brown bears in Alaska’s Kenai refuge
The court declined to hear an appeal from the state and Safari Club that sought to strike down the wildlife refuge’s ban.
Iditarod mushers cope with warm temperatures as they arrive at Alaska Range
Mushers shrugged off jackets and dogs sunbathed in the snow as temperatures hovered around 40 degrees — hot by Alaska winter standards.
Photos: Iditarod mushers shrug off jackets and sled dogs sunbathe
The Rainy Pass checkpoint is about 150 miles into the race and, tucked into the Alaska Range, it’s a scenic place to rest.
Months before season begins, state closes most Cook Inlet king salmon fishing
Changes have been hard on guides who long relied on taking clients on king salmon fishing trips.
Sled dog caught four days after Seward Highway escape
Five-year-old Donna went missing last Monday.
Craig issues boil water notice after failures at treatment plant
Officials in the Southeast Alaska community are asking residents to conserve water “as much as possible.”
Report finds that Dunleavy administration quietly removed policy protecting LGBTQ Alaskans from discrimination
Anchorage Daily News reporter Kyle Hopkins discusses his findings with Alaska Public Media’s Wesley Early.
Iditapod: One paw in front of the other
Iditarod mushers took their sled dog teams on an untimed, celebratory fun run from downtown Anchorage on the city’s trails, with hundreds of fans cheering along the way. We hear from mushers and fans – maybe the pitter patter of little dog feet – as well as a joyful bride, a grumpy bear, a curious moose (or three), a former Miss Alaska and her mom, who had a fox on her head, and more!
Iditapod bonus: Extended interview with Brent Sass
Reigning Iditarod champ Brent Sass talks about his hectic life in the tiny town of Eureka, his newfound confidence and his mushing philosophy.
Anchorage Assembly members want commission appointee to resign for raising stereotypes about homelessness
Jim Crawford serves on an advisory commission, and suggested race and mental illness cause homelessness during a recent meeting.
Alaskans owe less tax than expected for their PFDs because of energy relief payment
The $662 energy relief portion of the payout is not subject to federal taxes, according to a recent IRS announcement.
Price Tagish: As Alaska boats age, who bears the cost?
In Alaska and many other coastal states, the aging of boats presents a costly environmental hazard.
Senate bill aims to address state employment crisis with a better retirement system
SB 88 would return public employees to a pension plan that would guarantee set payments upon retirement.
Boomer, the ‘bull in a china store’
Iditarod musher Jed Stephensen said the 3-year-old dog is "just a constant explosion."
Walgreens won’t sell abortion pills in red states, including Alaska, that threatened legal action
Walgreens won’t distribute abortion pills in states where GOP officials have threatened to sue — including some where abortion is still legal.
Mat-Su school bus service resumes as drivers end their monthlong strike
Drivers approved a three-year contract deal on Sunday.
And they’re off: Iditarod teams start their 1,000-mile dash to Nome
Some mushers were trying to calm their nerves Sunday, and others had nerves of steel.
Anchorage officials report a second building collapse this weekend with no injuries
This is the second reported roof collapse in Anchorage in two days.
Iditapod: Iditarod kicks off with a chilly start
Iditarod mushers took their sled dog teams on an untimed, celebratory fun run from downtown Anchorage on the city’s trails, with hundreds of fans cheering along the way. We hear from mushers and fans – maybe the pitter patter of little dog feet – as well as a joyful bride, a grumpy bear, a curious moose (or three), a former Miss Alaska and her mom, who had a fox on her head, and more!