Sophie Sergie cold case murder trial ends and goes to jury
Lawyers stepped the jury through evidence and testimony in four hours of closing remarks on Monday.
Anchorage judge to decide fate of $400 million scholarship fund
Lawyers for four Alaska university students and the state government presented their arguments to Superior Court Judge Adolf Zeman on Tuesday to determine the future of the Alaska Higher Education Investment Fund.
Brent Sass wins 350-mile Yukon Quest with summit-loving dog team
Brent Sass and his dogs dominated the last half of the 350-mile route this year.
The future of the pandemic is looking clearer as we learn more about infection
Better data is painting a more optimistic picture about immunity after a bout of COVID-19.
Sitka charter operator pleads guilty to electricity theft estimated at $200K
Under a plea agreement, Richard A. Forst must pay $144,925 in restitution to the City of Sitka and fines of $5,200.
While Murkowski and Young steer toward middle ground in weekend statements, Sullivan tacked to their right
Alaska's D.C. delegation took different approaches to GOP calling Jan. 6 "legitimate political discourse."
New Anchorage police chief says his top priorities include building community trust and reducing violent crime
Michael Kerle described his top priorities on Monday during a news conference with reporters, just under a week into his new job leading Alaska's largest police department.
Law enforcement officers fatally shoot an Aniak man after he wounded a deputy US marshal
Andrew John Jr. was 34 years old and wanted on a 2,500 felony arrest warrant for third-degree assault.
Former PeaceHealth nurses accuse hospital system of culture of retaliation against employees
It’s not the first time PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center has been scrutinized by federal labor officials for allegedly retaliating against its workforce. The hospital was accused of violating federal labor laws on retaliation four times in 2015.
Deep snow is forcing bison onto Interior Alaska roads
This year’s deep, icy snowpack has forced bison to forage at farms and travel by road.
Alaska truckers form convoy to support Canadian protests
More than 100 truck drivers on Sunday drove the 10 miles from Anchorage to Eagle River to support truckers in Canada who have been protesting vaccine mandates.
How a Dillingham hairstylist turned her salon into a free store
People can donate anything from clothes to furniture to daily necessities. The shop also serves as a place for anyone to get out of the cold and warm up.
Impacts of warming temperatures dominate discussion of Arctic Report Card
Warm temperatures, melting sea ice, ocean debris and permafrost degradation dominated discussion of the NOAA's 2021 Arctic Report Card.
Federal government denies tribal groups’ petition to limit salmon bycatch
Tribal groups in Western Alaska submitted the petition following dismal chinook and chum salmon runs this summer.
Alaska electric utilities are proposing new rates for fast charging stations for electric cars
In the Alaska community with one of the highest electric vehicle ownership rates in the country, there are just four publicly available fast charging stations.
Fairbanks curler Vicky Persinger’s Olympics end after losses to Switzerland and Great Britain
Vicky Persinger and teammate Chris Plys lost their final four matches in round-robin play, finishing with a 3-and-6 record, and placing 8th out of 10 teams
Murkowski, breaking with GOP, says Biden is right to nominate a Black woman to Supreme Court
Sen. Lisa Murkowski urged President Joe Biden on Sunday to pick an "exceptional individual" who has appeal to both parties.
Americans get sicker as omicron stalls everything from heart surgeries to cancer care
Slammed by COVID-19, many U.S. hospitals have put off essential procedures. Delays are leading to consequences like heart attacks and sending people to emergency rooms to get care.
Crossing party lines, Manchin endorses Murkowski’s Senate campaign
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin on Sunday endorsed Republican colleague Lisa Murkowski for reelection, crossing party lines to back the incumbent from Alaska who faces a primary challenger supported by former President Donald Trump.
Alaska House backs off sanctions for legislator in far-right Oath Keepers group
House Majority Leader Chris Tuck said it was “questionable” whether the votes were there to remove Republican Rep. David Eastman from committees.