Fairbanks man accused of killing infant so ‘he could play video games’
Zackry Johnson, 31, has been charged with second-degree murder of the 1-year-old girl, who was found dead by her mother.
Western Arctic Caribou Herd decline continues, bringing population to a third of peak size
One of the world’s biggest caribou herds is continuing a long-term population slide, according to new numbers released by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
This Alaska-born bird flew 8,500 miles to Tasmania, and we’re still not totally sure how it did it
Before it was internationally famous, B6 was just another godwit chick in Alaska, where wildlife biologist Dan Ruthrauff with the U.S. Geological Survey found it.
Inflation is top issue in this week’s midterms
Rising prices are the number one concern for voters in this year's midterm elections, outpacing abortion, crime and other hot-button issues.
Records list AG Treg Taylor as member of political group behind scathing attack ads
The ads, some labeled as satire, are targeted at many of the closest state House and Senate races.
Monitors headed to certain Alaska polling sites to ensure compliance with federal laws
The U.S. Department of Justice will have monitors on duty at polling places in four Alaska areas to help ensure compliance with various federal laws protecting voters.
Alaska News Nightly: Monday, November 7, 2022
How first-time legislative candidates have approached their campaigns. Also, an Anchorage pastor encourages his congregation to vote. And a little bird born in Alaska recently flew all the way to Tasmania.
‘This missing piece of the pie’: Aviation program that trains rural pilots finds a home in Anchorage
CKT Aviation contracts with Alaska EXCEL to provide pilot training to students from communities off the road system.
Dozens of first-time Alaska legislative candidates are trying to make their mark before Election Day
First-time candidates are often trying to build name recognition and scrape together donors to fuel their barebones campaigns. We spoke to three candidates for House who are making their final push before Election Day.
Ranked choice voting likely to be important in North Anchorage House race
In a district holding Government Hill, JBER and part of Muldoon — and known for low voter turnout — two Democrats are challenging a Republican incumbent.
Alaska sees third La Niña winter forecast in a row
What would an ancient human think of all this?
Election in West Anchorage could be key to control of Alaska state Senate
Two veteran lawmakers running against each other have much in common but one big difference: their views on the value of bipartisanship.
A total lunar eclipse is happening Tuesday — and it won’t happen again for 3 years
A total lunar eclipse happens when the moon falls completely in the Earth’s shadow.
Director of new film ‘Till’ got her start in Fairbanks
Chinonye Chukwu produced her first feature film in 2012 as a University of Alaska Fairbanks student.
Strategic voting is possible but risky on a ranked choice ballot, mathematicians say
Voting strategically could mean accidentally contributing to the defeat of a candidate you prefer.
Activists blockade road leading to Nenana-area agricultural project
"The state is proposing to expand a road through Nenana traditional territory, hunting and fishing grounds," an activist said.
It’s not just buying a car — owning one is getting pricier, too
Mechanics' bills are rising faster than inflation, and people are holding on to their vehicles for longer than ever. That means even those staying out of the car market are feeling inflation's pinch.
Officials: Woman charged with voting in Florida and Alaska
Cheryl Ann Leslie, 55, told Florida investigators that her work as a physician assistant required extensive travel between multiple states.
Got a business idea? Pitch it to Soldotna’s own ‘Shark Tank’
Like the TV show, Spark Soldotna has local entrepreneurs pitch their best business ideas to a slate of local judges, or “sharks.”
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, November 4, 2022
Political observers wonder if a coalition might take control of the Alaska Senate. Also, how statewide elections could impact Alaska's response to climate change. And a program in Homer brings violin lessons to students in nearby Anchor Point.