Taiwan is hit by its strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years
At least nine people died in the 7.4 magnitude quake, which collapsed buildings and created a tsunami that washed ashore in southern Japan.
Bronson and LaFrance prepare for runoff in Anchorage mayoral election
Suzanne LaFrance has roughly 600 more votes than incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson, according to the tally posted Tuesday night.
Anchorage school bond passing and public bathroom bond failing in early results
A bond to pay for cemetery projects was also failing Tuesday night, while bonds for ambulances, trail upgrades and road projects were passing.
Incumbents lead in Anchorage School Board races
By Tuesday night, nearly 45,000 ballots had been tallied. Thousands of additional ballots will be counted over the next week.
It’s Election Day in Anchorage. Here’s what to know.
Ballots were mailed to eligible voters on March 12. They can be returned by mail, to secure drop boxes or at vote centers through April 2.
Anchorage mayor vetoes Assembly action in latest transparency row
The Assembly appears to have the supermajority needed to override the mayor’s veto of a measure to subpoena a confidential agreement.
Alaska lawmakers chop budget for Dunleavy’s ‘statehood defense’
Rep. Andy Josephson, a member of the House Finance Committee, said he had concerns about the effort and "whether some of it is waste."
Air Force to send ‘Arctic Pay’ to most of its Alaska-based service members
JBER airmen can get a lump-sum payment of $1,000, or $2,000 if they have families. The bonus is double for those at Eielson.
Federal discount on broadband is ending for 25,000 Alaska families
A subsidy helping low-income families afford broadband is running out of money. The Biden administration wants Congress to keep it going.
Mat-Su schools book ban goes to federal judge for oral arguments
Parents and students sued the school district over the book removal of 56 books without review from school libraries last April.
Alaskans are owed more than $4M in unclaimed tax refunds from 2020, IRS estimates
IRS spokesperson Rodney Bearman said if you didn’t file your taxes for 2020, you could have a refund waiting for you. He said the average estimated refund for Alaskans who haven’t filed is over $900.
Seldovia the sea otter settles in at Chicago aquarium
Children in Seldovia voted to name the rescued pup, now at the Shedd Aquarium with five California otters, after the village it was found near.
Soldotna butcher’s meat vending machine earns its chops
Although Echo Lake Meats' vending machine has only been in operation for about a month, staff have seen more people use it than expected.
After years of trying, the U.S. government may finally mandate safer table saws
After years of false starts, the Consumer Product Safety Commission looks poised to mandate a blade safety brake on all new table saws sold in the U.S.
Alaska fishermen and processing plants are in limbo as a state-backed seafood company teeters
"We are all sort of on pins and needles," said a local official in King Cove waiting to learn the fate of Peter Pan Seafoods’ shuttered plant.
2 Alaska health care providers sue feds over millions in unpaid costs
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corp. and Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium are seeking about $34 million in contract support costs.
2 found dead after vehicle crashes into creek near Big Lake
Troopers say Michael Reagan, 52, and Binta Tabane, 30, were found dead Monday inside a vehicle spotted upside down in Meadow Creek.
A person in Texas caught bird flu after exposure to cows that were thought to be ill
Livestock in Texas, Kansas and Michigan are confirmed to have the virus, and herds in New Mexico and Idaho have also tested positive.
Anchorage Health Department to offer low-cost baby check-ups
Families can bring babies up to 2 years old to the clinic for routine and preventative care.
U.S. Capitol Christmas tree will come from Alaska’s Tongass National Forest
Christmas trees displayed at the U.S. Capitol come from different national forests. This year, the Tongass will be the source.