Billions from Russia’s frozen assets will go to help Ukraine’s military, the EU says
The European Union will send as much as $3.25 billion in profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine for military and reconstruction efforts.
Alaska Legislature passes bill enabling employers to use saliva tests for drugs, alcohol
If Gov. Mike Dunleavy signs SB 196 or allows it to become law, employers using saliva tests would be legally protected.
Anchorage Assembly rejects a right-on-red ban in downtown
The measure would’ve banned vehicles from turning right at red lights in the area between 3rd and 9th avenues and Gambell and L streets.
Native advocates celebrate passage of bill to address Alaska’s MMIP crisis
Alaska Native groups say they've worked for years to get agencies to address the state's high rate of missing and murdered Indigenous people.
Former Yute Commuter Service manager charged in $200K embezzlement case
Prosecutors say Nathan McCabe, 40, defrauded Yute and Bethel's Riverside Apartments of the funds over a period of several months.
Suzanne LaFrance declares victory in Anchorage mayor’s race
After another 27,000 ballots were counted, LaFrance's lead over Dave Bronson narrowed by percentage points, but widened in absolute votes.
Solo climber dies in fall on Denali
The National Park Service identified the climber as T. Hagiwara from Japan.
Marijuana reclassification and taxation | Talk of Alaska
While a bill to lower taxes didn't pass the legislature this year. Industry advocates say reclassification could offer some relief.
Alaska SeaLife Center rescues abandoned harbor seal in Kenai
Staff at the center say the pup was found May 9 without its mother, and would not survive without intervention.
Dunleavy examining energy bills passed by Alaska Legislature
Gov. Mike Dunleavy was optimistic about a bill on carbon storage, but was pondering next steps on royalty relief bills that didn't pass.
A mother moose killed a Homer man trying to photograph her new calves
Dale Chorman, 70, was looking at newborn moose calves on his property Sunday when the cow moose kicked him, according to his family.
Anchorage police arrest man in fatal Midtown hit-and-run collision
Police say Larry W. Anderson, Jr., 40, struck and killed a woman crossing A Street Monday night, then left the scene.
Family of man fatally shot by Anchorage police demands release of officers’ body camera footage
"They have six other videos for body cameras and two dash cameras with different angles of what transpired that night,” said Travis Handy.
15,000 Alaskans are caught in Medicaid backlog, but care continues, state says
In most cases, Alaskans eligible for Medicaid are still able to access care as long as they’ve submitted an application.
Kenai repeals laws on public sleeping, begging and curfew
The Kenai City Council unanimously repealed three ordinances Wednesday, as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a homelessness case this summer.
Plane in deadly lake crash near Nondalton was making brief flight, troopers say
Troopers say Dave Hedgers, 58, and Aaron Fryar, 45, planned to fly just 30 miles from Port Alsworth to Pedro Bay. But they never arrived.
An Alaska smokejumper talks about his job as wildfire season picks up
Smokejumpers like Dylan Brooks parachute in to fight some of the most remote fires, often providing the first boots-on-the-ground attack.
Meet Phyllis Bowie, Anchorage’s longest-serving teacher who’s retiring after 50 years
Her students and coworkers describe her as the cornerstone of the school, and have crowned her the queen of alternative education.
After several deadly drownings, Alaska Legislature votes to require harbor safety ladders
House Bill 345 is aimed at reducing drownings. It was one of more than 60 bills that the Legislature passed in its final hours.
2 found dead in crashed plane in lake near Nondalton
The bodies of Dave Hedgers, 58, and Aaron Fryar, 45, were found by a dive team dead inside the aircraft, Alaska State Troopers said.