Head of Alaska police organization calls for consistent policies across state
Steve Dutra wants a statewide policy manual for all Alaska police forces.
Skull found near Canadian border belonged to a man who was likely killed by a bear in the ’70s
Troopers identified the remains as Gary Frank Sotherden of New York. They believe he died in a bear mauling.
Alaska labor commissioner unexpectedly resigns for undisclosed reasons
Commissioner Tamika Ledbetter’s resignation was announced in an email from the governor’s office Tuesday afternoon.
Anchorage senator proposes new spending cap, key piece of Alaska fiscal plan
The idea from Sen. James Kaufman, R-Anchorage, was encouraged by a bipartisan, bicameral group.
BLM proposes allowing ConocoPhillips to drill most of its Arctic Willow project
A final decision is expected in 30 days. The Interior Department still has "substantial concerns."
Juneau Assembly approves tourism policy objectives, including 5-ship limit
Assembly members hope the new limit helps to curb issues like crowding and air pollution in Juneau's downtown area.
Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Pebble opponents celebrate an EPA decision to ban the mine. Mat-Su school bus drivers go on strike, but not before dropping kids off at school. Plus, Team Alaska is racking up the medals at the Arctic Winter Games.
State says without new development, Cook Inlet gas demand could outpace supply by 2027
The highly-anticipated forecast paints an urgent picture of a gas basin that is declining, while utilities continue to depend heavily on the natural gas that’s produced there.
Exxon announced record earnings. It’s bound to renew scrutiny of Big Oil.
Exxon earned nearly $56 billion in profit last year, the biggest annual profit any Western oil company has ever seen. Chevron set its own record with $35 billion in profit.
EPA stops Alaska’s Pebble mine with rarely used power
The decision caps a decades-long battle over a region that is home to both the world’s largest wild salmon run and one of the world’s largest deposits of copper and gold.
This is no refuge: Arctic drilling foes have a challenge rallying against Willow project
The ConocoPhillips project hasn't risen to ANWR-level controversy. Opponents say it's harder to fight drilling in a National Petroleum Reserve.
Mat-Su bus drivers declare midday strike after dropping students off at school
The school district said parents and guardians must now pick up their students at the end of the day.
Former lieutenant governor candidate Heidi Drygas is new head of Alaska’s largest public union
Heidi Drygas will replace Jake Metcalfe as executive director of the Alaska State Employees Association.
1 home destroyed, 2 damaged in early-morning Ketchikan house fire
Fire Marshal Gretchen O’Sullivan says crews worked for more than four hours to extinguish the Monday blaze on Deermount Street.
Unalaska settles suits claiming hostile police work environment for $765K
Four former city police officers all sued during the tenure of police chief Jay King, who resigned in December.
‘Hungry, frustrated and unheard’: With food stamp backlog, Alaska mom struggles to feed son
A state leader cites multiple reasons for the growth of the backlog, which has no clear end in sight.
Raymond Alexie’s perfect season continues with 2023 Akiak Dash victory
The 19-year-old Kwethluk musher arrived in Bethel at 4:54 p.m. Saturday after outpacing a field of 15 mushers from Bethel to Akiak and back.
Writer Ernestine Shaankaláx̱t’ Hayes awarded $50K from United States Artists fellowship
The United States Artists fellowship will allow Hayes to recover from her losses in a 2018 house fire and get back to writing.
Nikiski legislator hires former Alaska budget director Donna Arduin as policy advisor
Donna Arduin worked in Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s office between 2018 and 2019 and was the architect behind his plan to cut over $1 billion in state spending.
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