Alaska Railroad freight train derails after running into avalanche debris near Girdwood
There were no injuries, and the avalanche debris didn’t reach the Seward Highway.
Mountain View Elementary celebrates the opening of a new community-funded ice rink
Teacher James Cornelison set up a GoFundMe that raised $8,000 to help students get outside and on the ice for the winter.
Man charged with attempted murder for shooting at APD officer, police say
Police say they found 32-year-old Joseph R. Fagundes hiding under a trampoline in Anchorage, next to a gun.
Soldotna’s ‘Candy Man’ doctor pleads guilty to overprescribing opioids
Under the terms of a plea agreement, Lavern Davidhizar has agreed to pay a $10,000 fine and serve a year of probation.
Juneau School Board votes against investigation into district’s communication about floor sealant incident
Last summer, staff mistakenly served students floor sealant instead of milk.
Juneau’s hospital is losing more than $1M a month
For the first time in Bartlett Regional Hospital’s history, its leaders will have to make major changes to stop the losses.
Treasure hunters search NYC river for mammoth bones after Alaska miner goes on Joe Rogan’s podcast
The miner made the claim on Joe Rogan's podcast.
Alaska court: Anchorage Democrat Armstrong qualified for House seat
A divided Alaska Supreme Court ruled Friday that an Anchorage Democrat who won a state House race was a qualified candidate.
Alaska Legislature to face familiar challenges this year
The Alaska Legislature convenes for a new session Tuesday with a bipartisan coalition controlling the Senate for the first time in years.
Homer woman saved by dead snowshoe hare after falling through ice
A snowshoe hare carcass went from curio to crucial piece of rescue equipment for Kelsey Haas during a skating trip in November.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, January 16, 2023
Tanner crab fishermen consider their options as low prices keep them at the docks. Also, legislative leaders talk about the big issues ahead on the eve of the session. And a Homer woman survives an ice skating mishap that features an unusual rescue tool: a dead snowshoe hare.
Kodiak fishermen sit out opener as dispute over crab prices continues
Fishermen should have been setting their gear on Sunday morning for the opening of Kodiak’s biggest Tanner crab fishery since 1986. But the boat harbor was almost full – dozens of vessels were stacked high with empty crab pots. At the coffee shop downtown right near the docks, fishermen lined up for free coffee instead.
An Eagle River teen was killed during an ROTC event. Her mom doesn’t want it to be another tragic training accident.
Mackenzie Wilson died in a Humvee crash last summer. Her mom wants answers from the military.
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, January 13, 2023
The Alaska State House is going into the start of the legislative session with no clear majority coalition. Kodiak's tanner crab fishery is at risk over disagreements on the price. Plus eager beavers are moving North in Alaska, and the impacts can be seen from space.
Expanding renewable energy in rural Alaska | Alaska Insight
Alaskans seeking relief from high energy prices and unreliable supplies are finding success in transitioning to renewable energy. What projects are in the works, and where do opportunities exist for further development?
New biomass furnace saves money and fossil fuel in Ambler, Alaska
The installation of a biomass furnace system in Ambler, a rural village off the road system, is set to save the community more than $50,000 a year.
Ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Anchorage
Events honoring the civil-rights leader include concerts, free legal service and a Hoops4Unity basketball event.
Anchorage internal auditors to review contracts made under disgraced former health director
In addition to the audit of health grants and contracts, another big audit will look into sole-source contracts from the city’s purchasing department.
Days before legislative session starts, Alaska House is again without a coalition
Without being organized, the House can’t move ahead with most legislative business when the session starts on Tuesday
Anchorage man wins $3.5M in Lotto Alaska game on lucky card 49
It’s the largest prize ever distributed by the company.