Recount in Alaska Senate race reaffirms Giessel as winner
A recount of an Anchorage-area state Senate race reaffirmed Republican Cathy Giessel as the winner.
Iditarod’s smallest field in race history begs the question: Why so few?
As the Iditarod has become more competitive, the middle- to back-of-the pack mushers who made it more of a cultural event have struggled with rising costs.
Is it legal for an Alaska legislator to belong to the Oath Keepers? That’s what a trial will decide.
A lawsuit alleges Rep. David Eastman's membership in an extremist group disqualifies him from office.
Defense bill includes years-long proposal to combat sexual assault in military
With the new bipartisan defense bill working its way through Congress, the military is one step closer to historic changes in how its sexual assault cases are prosecuted.
Arraignment held for suspect in September killing of Juneau counselor
Anthony Michael Migliaccio was arraigned Tuesday after his indictment in the killing of Faith Rogers. His lawyer, Anna Ambrose, entered a not guilty plea.
Trial in fatal Unalaska car crash likely to take place in summer
Court proceedings against Dustin Ruckman, accused of manslaughter in Karly McDonald and Kiara Renteria Haist's 2019 deaths, have been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cook Inlet beluga birth rates lower than expected, study finds
Low birth rates are likely contributing to the decline in the population of beluga whales in Cook Inlet, according to a study published this week.
2022 is Juneau’s wettest year on record
A mix of rain and snow this week has officially made 2022 the wettest year in Juneau’s history, breaking the record set in 1991.
Unalaska revises school bus schedule due to driver shortage
The Unalaska City School District is running on a revised bus schedule due to a driver shortage, giving some kids longer rides and putting others in alternative school vehicles.
Respect for Marriage Act clears Congress with bipartisan support
The bill, which would ensure federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriages, now heads to President Biden's desk for signature.
Alaska tribes join with Lower 48 allies to seek protections from impacts of Canadian mines
The tribes are seeking protective action under the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909, the framework for resolving disputes over shared waters.
Alaska News Nightly: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
More than a foot of snow in Anchorage strands drivers across the city. Plus, a crab fishery five years in the making gets ready to open.
Tongass coming-of-age story wins prestigious award for eco-lit
A Sitka-based author has taken a detour into young adult fiction, and the diversion has paid off with a national award.
Anchorage digs out of more than a foot of wet, heavy snow
Anchorage schools closed Wednesday and will again be closed Thursday.
This year’s Iditarod sign-ups matched the all-time low. Here’s what’s behind it.
Some legendary careers are winding down. Other mushers are taking a break. All are grappling with higher costs in an already-expensive sport.
Some rural votes were again left uncounted in Alaska’s statewide election
The U.S. Postal Service failed to deliver the ballots to the state election headquarters before the election was certified, according to the Division of Elections.
‘Stalemate’: Prepare to wait weeks, or even months, before a majority forms in Alaska House
Key decisions, like school spending and the size of Alaska’s oil-wealth checks, hang in the balance pending the outcome of a lawsuit challenging a Republican’s eligibility.
Alaska Judicial Council nominates 4 for upcoming vacancy on state Supreme Court
Gov. Mike Dunleavy now has 45 days to select Daniel Winfree's successor from judges Dani Crosby and Jude Pate, as well as attorneys Kate Demarest and Aimee Oravec.
Advice to Juneau’s Mendenhall Lake visitors: Ice is never 100% safe
The National Weather Service recommends that people keep a distance of at least 300 yards from Juneau's Mendenhall Glacier on the frozen lake.
The cutting edge solution to rising debt? Paying in cash
2022 has been a rough year for America's personal finances. That's sparked a throwback movement among some young debtors: all cash, all the time.