Anchorage building officials are trying to identify roofs prone to fail under heavy snow
Anchorage roofing companies have been slammed with snow removal jobs amid record snowfall and a series of collapses.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit brought by former Alaska Sen. Reinbold against Alaska Airlines
Reinbold, a Republican from Eagle River, had challenged Alaska Airlines’ decision to ban her from its flights.
Sullivan votes for Ukraine aid bill, saying the money will boost America’s industrial base
Sullivan says it will fight authoritarian aggression globally and rev up America’s capacity to make weapons, ammunition and war ships.
Bill to provide free access to Cook Inlet seismic surveys moves forward
House Resources Committee chair Rep. Tom McKay, R-Anchorage, said he believes the proposal could spur more drilling.
Unalaska woman breaks the internet with eagles TikTok video
Eryn Whitter's viral video opens with a dirty bald eagle, milling around by itself. Then she pans to another eagle. And another. And another. And another.
Dunleavy makes first official Yukon visit, signs Alaska Highway maintenance agreement
Gov. Dunleavy has committed more than $31 million to repair a damaged section of the highway that is mostly used by Americans traveling to and from Alaska.
Eagle River’s Mark Littlefield is sole candidate to fill soon-to-be vacant Assembly seat
Littlefield was the only person to file to run in a special election to fill Kevin Cross’ seat.
Nellie Moore leaves behind a huge footprint in Native journalism
Nellie Moore was one of the first Indigenous reporters in Alaska, who could sew an atikluk as well as stitch news and information into stories that made a difference.
Raymond Alexie wins Bogus Creek 150 Sled Dog Race
The 20-year-old crossed the finish line in Bethel early Sunday, winning the 150-mile race for the second year in a row.
Alaska’s courts are mired in cases, with gradual progress on pandemic backlog
The backlog has persisted, in part because of attorney shortages.
Green energy advocates say Anchorage utility ‘freezing out’ efforts for gas-saving price structure
An Anchorage nonprofit wants state regulators to force Chugach Electric Association to hand over detailed data on customers’ energy consumption.
Violent crime is dropping fast in the U.S. — even if Americans don’t believe it
In 2020, the United States experienced one of its most dangerous years in decades. But in 2023, crime in America looked very different.
Costco opens new business center warehouse in Anchorage
The new store looks and feels a lot like other Costco locations, but everything from the aisles to the packaged goods is much larger.
Anchorage legal settlement sets August deadline to get all police officers outfitted with body cameras
The Alaska Black Caucus sued the city in April 2023 over not having body cameras on officers, two years after voters approved their purchase.
Kenai Peninsula man is the first person to die of Alaskapox virus
Experts say to be cautious when handling small mammals in the state, but infection is rare and death unlikely.
Scientists investigate paralytic shellfish poisoning as possible factor in large marine die offs
Recent testing data from Knik Tribe scientists show paralytic shellfish toxin throughout the food web
Cook Inlet gas crunch likely to push up prices as lawmakers search for solutions
The state’s largest gas utility is warning that shortfalls could come as soon as next year – and imports are years off.
Palmer teen trampled by moose as deep snow puts animals under greater stress
Troopers say the teen escaped with only minor injuries Wednesday. The moose was shot and killed, as heavy snow has forced the ungulates into Anchorage.
Alaska politicians contemplate first statewide borrowing request since 2012
A bond package hasn’t been formally introduced, but the Dunleavy administration is considering the possibility.
Judge rules some city records on resigned Anchorage health department director should be public, even if they’re ‘highly embarrassing’
“The mere fact that information may be highly embarrassing does not render it private,” said Superior Court Judge Andrew Guidi.