News

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Two Rivers arson suspect pleads guilty to torching homes and lodge

Jamison Gallion's sentencing is scheduled for November 2-4.
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The East Fork Fire is no longer threatening lower Yukon River communities

Cooler, moister weather forecast for the coming days is expected to reduce the fire risk even more.
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What’s causing inflation? One expert walks through some of the factors

As many Americans continue to struggle financially because of inflation, we set out to clear the air on some common claims about what's going on.
A woman in a tie dyed shit and hat wipes her eye standing over a camping tent

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Victims rights advocates are concerned after a man accused in a stabbing was found incompetent to stand trial. Also, community leaders respond after Anchorage opens a public campground to homeless residents. And restaurant owners struggle to hire workers during a busy summer season.
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Gov. Dunleavy signs budget, keeping forward funding for education and a $3,200 PFD

The budget is fairly close to what was passed by the Legislature in May, though Dunleavy did veto about $780 million in spending before signing it.
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Former Juneau mayor and Alaska broadcaster Dennis Egan dies at 75

Former Juneau mayor and state senator Dennis Egan died Tuesday morning in Oregon. He was 75. Egan served as mayor of Juneau from 1995 to...
A woman in a tie dyed shit and hat wipes her eye standing over a camping tent

Despite community pushback, some say authorized homeless campground in Anchorage is needed

Community leaders say the abrupt opening of the Centennial Campground in East Anchorage was poorly planned, but homeless advocates say it’s a place where campers can feel safe.
A man in a blue shirt puts gas in his car.

How are rising prices impacting you?

We want to hear from you.
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Legislative aides call Anchorage Democratic Rep. Tarr’s behavior troubling

In a series of interviews, they describe a decade-old pattern of behavior.
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Northeast Anchorage residents air frustrations over Bronson plan for Centennial homeless camp

Northeast Anchorage residents are angry at the lack of notice from Bronson over opening Centennial Campground to homeless campers.

Renewable energy project in Sterling would turn dump site into solar farm

A Michigan-based company hopes to convert the decommissioned waste facility into a 2-megawatt solar farm.
A woman wearing orange rubber gloves wraps a seal pup in a towel

Alaska SeaLife Center takes in 2 abandoned harbor seal pups

Vets hope to release them back to the ocean soon.
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The Anchorage woman stabbed by a known offender at Loussac Library is fighting to walk again — and close the loopholes that let him go free

Charges were dismissed again this month for the man who randomly attacked Angela Harris. She fears he could be released from a civil commitment and harm others.
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Alaska News Nightly: Monday, June 27, 2022

Special election candidates share their views on abortion. Also, Anchorage opens a public campground to homeless residents as the state's largest shelter prepares to close. And the University of Alaska Southeast will offer free Alaska Native language classes to students this fall.
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Abortion remains legal in Alaska, but some lawmakers hope a constitutional convention could change that

The Alaska Supreme Court has ruled repeatedly that abortion rights are guaranteed under that right to privacy.
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Norwegian Sun cruise ship docks in Juneau after hitting iceberg

The ship hit an iceberg near Hubbard Glacier on Saturday.
Burnt trees in a forest after a forest fire

East Anchorage wildland fire now 100% contained, cause remains under investigation

But there’s still work to do in the wooded area near Campbell Park.
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Wasilla pilot killed while working on response to Interior fire

Douglas Ritchie had worked at Northern Pioneer Helicopters for 12 years and was its lead pilot
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Line One: When and how to seek psychiatric medication

Many people struggling with mental health issues may want to consider psychiatric medication, but don't know where to start.