After failed override vote, what’s next in the fight over Alaska education funding?
The Republican-led House majority says they’re working on another deal, but is there room to compromise with the bipartisan-majority Senate?
Anchorage ombudsman substantiates several allegations made by ousted city manager
In his report, Ombudsman Darrel Hess concludes that three of Amy Demboski’s six allegations were justified.
Bronson vetoes new rules for Anchorage Airbnbs
The Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday had approved the ordinance that would’ve required short-term rental owners to locally license their operations.
Peltola has fish on her mind during Cama-i trip to Bethel
Rep. Mary Peltola discussed everything from federal fisheries policy to Alaska Native crafts during a wide-ranging interview with KYUK's Sage Smiley.
Asian American Pacific Islander-hosted mayoral forum marks a first for Anchorage
Seven of Anchorage's 10 candidates for mayor attended Saturday's forum, the city's first hosted by Asian American Pacific Islander groups.
Locally written film to be shot on Kenai Peninsula
“Chasing Rainbows,” written by Aaron Gordon specifically to be shot in Alaska, is a fantasy story about a teenage girl in a strange land.
Alaska aquaculture is growing quickly, but faces roadblocks
A new study's author says the growing industry has encountered a few “fundamental bottlenecks,” many of them involving Alaska logistics.
Alaska development authority signs contracts with ex-Dunleavy aides, paying up to $295/hour
Rex Rock and John Moller, both former rural affairs advisors to Gov. Mike Dunleavy, were hired by AIDEA through a competitive procurement process.
How bad is Boeing’s 2024 so far? Here’s a timeline
The aircraft maker has faced renewed scrutiny ever since a rear door plug tore off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 airliner. Things have compounded from there.
Murkowski’s new chief of staff knows the Senate, and rural Alaska
Garrett Boyle left the Denali Commission for the post. A prior chief says the job entails deep dives on dilemmas the senator faces.
Federal appeals court declines to ‘criminalize’ Beaufort Sea oil and gas work
A divided three-judge panel concluded that a federal agency failed to justify a regulation that allows some oil and gas work.
Get Out the Native Vote focuses on Alaska students
Michelle Sparck is visiting rural Alaska to educate youth about their potentially pivotal role at the state's ballot boxes, and get them to educate others in turn.
Driver in fatal Unalaska car crash set to face trial this summer
A judge said Dustin Ruckman, now 23, will be tried for manslaughter in August after the 2019 crash that killed teens Karly McDonald and Kiara Haist.
Amid salmon crash, Alaska’s Yukon River residents say a new pact with Canada leaves them behind
In villages along the river, Tribal leaders say the state has cut them out of the process and they want federal oversight.
Technology that detects volcanoes and nuclear explosions will listen for avalanches in Juneau
Picking up infrasound could help Alaska Department of Transportation to track high mountain avalanches that often go undetected.
Anchorage-based airman dies working on fighter jet at JBER
Staff Sgt. Charles Crumlett, a 25-year-old weapons load crew chief, died Friday working on an F-22 Raptor at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
Divided Anchorage Assembly to vote on new requirements for short-term rentals
The vote on the measure was postponed from the Assembly's last meeting so an absent member could cast a potentially decisive vote.
In a pandemic milestone, the NIH ends guidance on COVID treatment
The National Institutes of Health is sunsetting its COVID-19 treatment guidelines, used by millions of doctors to guide care during the pandemic.
Alaska Legislature fails to override Dunleavy’s education veto
The Legislature was just one vote short of overriding Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of a bill that would have significantly increased funding for public schools.
Arctic Winter Games 2024 athletes take home medals and Mat-Su memories
Alaska, with its home-team advantage, took home the most ulu medals. But the games' highest prize rewards team spirit, cooperation and fair play.