Russian Mission man charged with murder after fatal shooting
Troopers say Richard Pitka, 45, shot Patrick Changsak with a rifle on Monday in the village about 70 miles northwest of Bethel.
‘Whistling sound’ heard on previous Boeing Max 9 flight before door plug blowout, lawsuit alleges
Passengers on the flight before Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 allegedly heard and reported the sound “coming from the vicinity of the door plug.”
Hilcorp fined $260K for missing well integrity test on Alaska’s North Slope
Thursday's penalty came two days after the oil company was fined $452,100 over unauthorized injections into Prudhoe Bay Unit oil pools.
Anchorage launches online checkbook, allowing public to access city financial records
Assembly chair Chris Constant says the new program allows the public to access city financial records without filing a records request and waiting months for a response.
Chugach forecasters warn of dangerous avalanche conditions after 1 death, 2 close calls
A heli-skier died after a slide pushed him into rocks. A snowboarder captured a separate avalanche on video.
An Anchorage woman is working to offer water cremation and other natural death care options in Alaska
Rachel Bernhardt is starting to offer water cremation and natural burial, which have lower environmental footprints.
Gov. Dunleavy casts doubt on future of Senate-passed public-sector pension bill
In a news conference on Wednesday, Dunleavy said he was skeptical that a pension plan would make a significant difference in recruiting young people.
Defying Trump’s opposition, Murkowski votes yes on foreign aid-border bill; Sullivan says it falls short
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski was among four Republicans to vote to advance the bill, which did not come close to the 60 needed.
Nikki Haley campaign announces its Alaska team
The team is led by Republican campaign consultant Art Hackney, the statewide co-chair.
Juneau teachers, students and parents react to proposed school cutbacks
Juneau School District leaders are considering closing or reorganizing schools and cutting staff, as they face a nearly $8 million budget deficit.
Fire destroys Peter Pan Seafoods facility in Sand Point
The company said a small warehouse used to store fishing gear and a stock room nearby both burned Wednesday. No injuries were reported.
Alaska governor says he’d like to send troops south to aid Texas, but cost is a hurdle
Gov. Mike Dunleavy said that sending 100 additional Alaska National Guard soldiers to Texas would cost about $1 million a month.
Supreme Court considers whether Trump can be removed from a primary ballot
Justices are reviewing Colorado's disqualification of Donald Trump from its state primary ballot because he allegedly engaged in an insurrection.
New Alaska Supreme Court chief justice highlights improvements in first annual address
Chief Justice Peter Maassen listed initiatives from the past year that he said improved the court system’s accessibility and efficiency, like remote hearings.
Anchorage Assembly proposal would ban right-on-red turns in much of downtown
Supporters say the ban would bolster pedestrian safety and encourage more foot traffic. It’s part of a growing national trend.
Anchorage School District budget would cut nearly 100 jobs
The budget is balanced by using most of the district’s savings.
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Big Lake lawmaker proposes state port authority take over Anchorage and Mat-Su ports
Rep. Kevin McCabe said he wasn’t able to answer questions about compensation for local governments, impacts to local property taxes or how port user groups feel about it.
Anchorage fire that left 2 dead may have been arson, police say
The deaths of two people after a fire early Thursday at a Young Street multi-family residence are now being investigated as homicides.
Anchorage murder trial opens with differing accounts of video that allegedly captured a killing
An Anchorage jury heard opening statements Tuesday in the trial of Brian Steven Smith, charged with murdering two Alaska Native women.