Biologists describe freeing Unalaska whale from ‘life-threatening entanglement’
After a young humpback whale was found entangled in Iliuliuk Bay, experts carefully cut the line wrapped around its mouth and tail Friday.
Homeland Security funds new Arctic security research center at UAA
The Arctic Domain Awareness Center will receive $46 million to study Arctic geopolitics, commerce, food security and climate change.
Anchorage Assembly overrides 2 Bronson vetoes as fight over Eklutna project continues
The overrides were the latest actions in an ongoing dispute between the Assembly and mayor over plans to restore fish habitat in the Eklutna River.
Cruise ship season begins in Juneau
The first ship of the year — the Norwegian Bliss — arrived early Tuesday morning.
Alaska Native remains repatriated from Oregon asylum but many Lost Alaskans still buried
Patients who died at places like Morningside Hospital in Portland, were often buried there and never returned home.
Bianca Cross to be first woman to lead Anchorage Police Department
Mayor Dave Bronson promoted Cross as he prepares for a runoff election in May, though he insists the move isn’t political.
New Dillingham group calls for unified approach to overdose prevention
A group of Dillingham residents is advocating for a united effort within the entire community to protect people and help them recover.
Railbelt electric utilities are facing a major energy crunch. Renewables may be the answer.
The region’s electric grid needs to find a replacement for Cook Inlet natural gas. One study suggests over the long term, the cheapest option is to ramp up renewable energy.
Wrangell installs anodes to protect corroded harbor pilings
Divers will install 830 pieces of "sacrificial metal" to divert electric currents at three harbor locations in the Southeast Alaska community.
Many 911 call centers are understaffed, and the job has gotten harder
The question of whether to send police or mental health clinicians usually rests with 911 workers, who are often overworked and overstressed.
Lawmaker proposes Alaska Constitution amendment to resolve subsistence disputes with feds
Alaska Native leaders have blasted the proposal from Rep. Thomas Baker, R-Kotzebue, with one calling it “another attempt at a power grab by the state.”
Fairbanks hosts final gathering to remember Polaris Building
The 72-year-old structure will be fully demolished this spring, after it suffered flood damage from frozen pipes in 2001.
Shuttered Dillingham and Port Moller salmon facilities to reopen this season
Seattle-based Silver Bay Seafoods will operate the facilities closed by Peter Pan Seafoods. It is also buying Peter Pan's Valdez plant.
Belgian man to brave Denali climb in human-powered quest
Jelle Veyt has climbed four of Earth's Seven Summits — reaching them, and now Denali, with only human and wind-powered transportation.
Anchorage police seek suspect who struck cyclist in hit-and-run
Police say the suspect's vehicle struck a cyclist heading north on Arctic Boulevard from behind Monday night, severely injuring him.
Russian objection to U.S. territorial claims off Alaska complicates maritime relationship
The response shows how failure to ratify the Convention on the Law of the Sea puts the U.S. at a disadvantage, says Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
A rare solar eclipse darkened skies and dazzled viewers across the U.S.
Crowds and clouds didn't stop people from gathering across the path of totality. Viewers craned their necks and clapped as skies briefly darkened, a sight the U.S. won't see again until 2044.
Anchorage officials aim to keep camping in check as winter shelters wind down
The Anchorage Assembly is taking up an ordinance to limit the size of encampments and create safe parking for people living in their cars.
Delta Junction council meeting disrupted by porn, trolls
The hackers interrupted Tuesday's virtual meeting with an explicit video, bickering and demands to speak before city officials pulled the plug.
Juneau had a record-breaking cruise season last year. This year should be about the same.
With the capital's first cruise ship arriving Tuesday, Juneau’s tourism manager says things should “run a lot more smoothly” this year.