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people on a beach

At least 8 teens injured in an explosion at a Kodiak beach party

“Thankfully, at this point, nobody has died from this — this tragic incident," said a trooper spokesman.
scientists in front of a dozen computer screens

Scientists discover volcano-like structure in Arctic Ocean off Alaska

The discovery came as scientists from different organizations were aboard the Healy, one of two polar-class Coast Guard icebreaking cutters.
corroded beams under a dock

Former Haines mayor says he did not authorize contested $10M steel purchase

The dispute about who’s responsible for the bill – Haines taxpayers or the construction contractor – is now almost a year old, and continues to delay the project.
the Boney Courthouse

3 nominated for upcoming vacancy on Alaska Supreme Court

Gov. Mike Dunleavy will have 45 days to make a final selection that will make the court majority female for the first time.
A police car marked as Anchorage Police.

Pedestrian fatally struck by SUV in South Anchorage, police say

This marks the 14th pedestrian killed by a vehicle in Anchorage this year.
a man in a suit

What to know about Tom Homan, the former ICE head returning as Trump’s ‘border czar’

Homan was the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement from January 2017 to June 2018, where he was a key architect of the Trump administration's controversial family separation policy.
two men in office chairs

Alaska Capitol’s ‘worst-kept secret’ is that Gov. Dunleavy may leave office to join Trump

Some lawmakers believe the governor may not be in office by the time the new Legislature convenes in January.
a boardwalk in a community

Early election results mistakenly showed imprisoned U.S. House candidate leading in one Southeast Alaska precinct

Unofficial results from the Division of Elections early last week showed one Southeast Alaska precinct seemed to overwhelmingly choose a peculiar candidate for the...
vandalism

FBI seeks suspect who painted swastikas on Wasilla pregnancy center

The FBI says the suspect painted nearly a dozen swastikas early Oct. 20 on the HeartReach crisis pregnancy center.
A reserved sign for disabled Anchorage residents.

Anchorage Assembly proposal would make downtown parking free for people with disabilities

The ordinance would also increase the fines for people who illegally park at a disabled parking meter.
a power plant

Golovin awaits arrival of 2 delayed power generators

Golovin Power Utility officials say the generators were to be delivered by boat, but will now be flown to the western Alaska village.
a mine

Greens Creek Mine in Southeast Alaska gets feds’ approval to begin expansion

The move will extend the Admiralty Island mine's operations for up to 18 years, with new environmental mitigation and oversight.
rioters

Jan. 6 defendants celebrate Trump’s win and anticipate pardons

People convicted for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol hope Donald Trump fulfills his promise to pardon them.
the Alaska State Capitol

Coalition lawmakers say they’re confident bipartisan Alaska House majority will hold

Though Alaskans voted for Donald Trump this year by a wide margin, the trend at the state level runs counter to the rightward shift seen across the country this cycle.

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A vaccine for whooping cough.

Experts offer advice as Alaskans head deeper into respiratory disease season

It’s important to stop the spread of disease but make sure kids can be in school and parents can work.

Anchorage residents can reuse hazardous waste materials through this program

The Central Transfer Station’s hazardous waste staff sorts the hazardous materials, and puts what’s still usable on shelves for other residents to take.
a river through tundra

Biden administration plans new limits on oil leasing in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

A new environmental study recommends additional protections for wildlife, waterways and permafrost, with new rules for a legally mandated lease sale.
a tree

Wrangell unites to send Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington, D.C.

This year's tree, harvested from the Tongass National Forest, is being carried across the nation on a special trailer.
a six-unit apartment complex

An Anchorage housing expert says it’s time for builders to get creative to solve the housing crunch

Alaska’s largest city is facing a significant housing crunch. At least one expert wants to get creative to solve the problem.