Homer City Council rejects attempt to regulate short-term rentals
The Homer City Council unanimously rejected an ordinance Monday that would require short-term rental operators to register their property.
With massive federal funding, Western Alaska fiber optic projects prepare for rollout
Multiple Alaska companies have partnered with tribal entities to secure federal broadband funds under the Biden-Harris administration.
Legislators get update on fixes for $5B transportation plan rejected by feds
Transportation Commissioner Ryan Anderson updated lawmakers Wednesday on the revised State Transportation Improvement Plan.
Proposal to define a fetus as a person in Alaska’s criminal code faces pushback
Opponents testified that the bill would threaten Alaskans’ abortion rights.
Alaska House debates constitutional amendment guaranteeing Permanent Fund dividend payment
Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, said it would protect the dividend from competing with other budget priorities.
Alaska House passes bill aimed at expanding access to child care
Rep. Julie Coulombe says the bill is an effort to ease the strain on Alaska families who are facing rising child care costs and limited availability.
Iditarod returns to 16-dog teams
The Iditarod had set the limit at 14 dogs per team just five years ago after considering the expense of flying dogs back from the trail and to make it easier for smaller kennels to race in the Iditarod.
Anchorage School Board reinstates most classroom budget cuts after passage of bipartisan education bill
The school board has until July to make changes if additional state funding falls through.
Supreme Court to hear arguments in Trump immunity case in April
Wednesday's order from the high court keeps former president Donald Trump's prosecution in the Jan. 6 case on hold.
Man with knife in Wasilla fight shot and wounded by responding trooper, agency says
Troopers say the man refused to drop the knife early Wednesday, continuing to approach until the trooper shot and seriously injured him.
Alaska prison failed to provide adequate dental care to inmates, state investigator finds
Goose Creek Correctional Center has gone years without a hygienist, forcing patients to wait for treatment.
Musher who was disqualified, then reinstated, now withdraws from the Iditarod
Eddie Burke Jr. said he leased dogs to other mushers after he was disqualified and it was too difficult to reassemble his team.
Southcentral, Southwest Alaska to see deep subzero wind chills through the weekend
Subzero Arctic air funneling into the region along with wind gusts could produce wind chills of 50 degrees below zero, meteorologists say.
Supreme Court hears challenge to Trump-era ban on bump stocks for guns
Justices are reviewing then-president Donald Trump's 2018 ban on bump stocks, after their use in a Las Vegas mass shooting that left 60 people dead.
Anchorage Assembly rejects resolution calling for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict
The Assembly opted to forgo debate and voted 9-3 to postpone the ordinance indefinitely, effectively killing it.
Soldotna man charged with animal cruelty after shooting dog, troopers say
Troopers say the man shot the dog with a handgun. But the dog was able to escape.
Anchorage Assembly preps for legal fight with Bronson administration over future of Eklutna Dam
The Assembly and administration have major differences over who sets the policy and what the city’s position actually is.
Anti-ranked choice voting initiative clears first hurdle on way to November ballot
The state Division of Elections is working to verify signatures for the anti-RCV initiative, as well as one to increase the state's minimum wage.
Dunleavy demands additional concessions before he’ll sign bipartisan education bill
Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he'll veto the bill if lawmakers don't address his priorities.
Trump campaign has an Alaska chair: Kelly Tshibaka
Tshibaka ran for U.S. Senate in 2022 and then founded an organization that advocates against ranked choice voting.