Biden’s pick for Interior secretary is a passionate foe of drilling in Arctic Refuge
The New Mexico Democrat is a member of the Pueblo of Laguna tribe. If confirmed by the Senate, she would be the first Indigenous person to serve as a cabinet secretary.
Anchorage high school opens professional clothing resale store for students
"We see their posture totally change once they get into the outfit," teacher Stacy Miller said. "They can own the look and also own that feeling of empowerment."
Man Hospitalized After Bear Mauling
A 65-year-old man is hospitalized after being mauled by a grizzly bear while hunting in Alaska.
65-year-old Donald “Skip” Sanford was attacked Monday near the...
Alaska lawmakers say compromise crime bill repeals Senate Bill 91
The compromise bill, which repeals a controversial criminal justice reform law passed in 2016, would lead to longer criminal sentences. The Alaska Legislature plans to take it up next week.
Senate Bill Includes $6 Million For New Icebreaker
A bill moving through the U.S. Senate has $6 million for a new Coast Guard icebreaker. That would make three years in a row of small appropriations for the ship, projected to cost nearly a billion dollars. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is on a mission to get Congress and the Administration to make Arctic issues a bigger priority.
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State loses bid for easements near Chicken
In court, the state of Alaska lost its bid for easements along historic trails across Native Allotments near Chicken, in Interior Alaska. The Department of Law is now turning to the larger issue of getting easements along historic trails crossing private and federal land. Download Audio
New analysis out on renewable energy costs in rural Alaska
"It shouldn't be used as a manual but it is a good place to start," lead researcher Erin Whitney said.
3 Alaska prison inmates die in 2024’s opening weeks
In the first 15 days of 2024, Alaska prisons have seen nearly a third of the entire statewide inmate death toll recorded last year.
“State of the Schools” shows progress for Anchorage students and need for innovation
The superintendent of the Anchorage School District presented his State of the Schools speech to a group of principals and community members Friday morning. New data shows that the schools are improving but still have a ways to go. New programs can help.
New tech and political clout put toward homeless campers
The Anchorage Mayor's office is throwing its weight behind initiatives to end homelessness, a problem the administration says has intensified in recent years. As social service providers gather data on homeless individuals, they're pairing new technology with an increased level of political support.
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Zirkle Leads Baker out of McGrath
Aliy Zirkle maintained her slight lead over defending Iditarod champion John Baker Tuesday night. Both arrived in McGrath about 30 minutes apart. The two leaders spent only a few minutes in McGrath and then headed back onto the trail. Zirkle is racing with 16 dogs. Baker had dropped two from his team.
Lease Sale 193 Decision Expected Late March
Secretary of Interior will issue a Record of Decision on Chukchi Lease Sale 193 by the end of March. It will determine if Shell can proceed with its drilling plans for the region this summer.
Pick, Glick, Give Program Hits Early Snag
Alaskans filing their Permanent Fund Dividend applications in the first day or so of the New Year were frustrated by technical problems with...
Port of Seattle suspends cruise ship season “until the resolution of the public health emergency.”
The Port of Seattle made a decision to suspend its cruise ship season earlier this week, but cruise ships were already banned from sailing after Canada shut its ports earlier this month.
Mat Su Wondering about Stimulus Money for Alaska
There’s more questions than answers about the stimulus money that may or may not come Alaska’s way.
Ellen Lockyer, APRN - Anchorage
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Karluk Manor, Housing First Project Gets Commission Go Ahead
By a seven to two margin last night, the Planning and Zoning Commission cleared the way for the former Red Roof Inn to become...
Heavy winds and wet snow lead to icy streets and power outages in Anchorage
The city saw gusts as high as 82 mph in the Potter Marsh area, leading to power outages for thousands of residents.
Sen. Sullivan talks erosion, Donlin Mine and jobs in Y-K Delta visit
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan visited 11 Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta villages in four days last week. Listen now
Anchorage’s C Street reopens in Midtown after vehicle fatally strikes pedestrian
Police say the man was crossing outside a crosswalk Tuesday when he was struck between West Fireweed Lane and West Northern Lights Boulevard.
Judge approves sale of Alaska Dispatch News to Binkley family
A bankruptcy court judge today approved the sale of Alaska Dispatch News, the state's largest newspaper from Alice Rogoff to the Binkley family of Fairbanks. The judge still needs to sign the official paperwork on the deal, which is set to close on Friday. Listen now