In this Anchorage Facebook group, they find ‘Olive the Things,’ plus a nicer view of humanity
At 19,000-people strong, the group can help you find everything from a hedgehog to a plumber. Sometimes “Olives” go above and beyond.
Alaska House votes to advance bill that would trim state voter rolls more quickly
Statistics show that Alaska has 108% of its 20-and-older population registered to vote on state rolls.
Alaska’s Arctic and boreal ecosystems see climate change-driven ‘microbial awakening’
Permafrost thaw is creating opportunities for fungi and bacteria to thrive, transforming northern food webs, according to a new study.
A woman stole a memory card from a truck. The gruesome footage is now key to an Alaska murder trial.
The trial of Brian Steven Smith, accused of killing two Alaska Native women, is set to begin more than four years after the memory card was turned in.
City warming centers may scale back soon as Anchorage cold snap ends
The weather forecast for Anchorage says the prolonged, sub-zero temperatures will let up soon.
An appraiser told Anchorage its property was worth $3M. The city sold it to the former mayor for $2M.
The municipal board that approved the sale — and a below-market lease — includes two members with ties to former mayor and former U.S. Sen. Mark Begich.
The Future of sled dog racing | Alaska Insight
On this Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend and her guests discuss the future of the sport of sled dog racing.
What do you want to ask Anchorage mayoral candidates?
Send us your questions to help inform our candidate questionnaires for the April 2 election.
Battery-laden cargo ship moors in Dutch Harbor after December fire
The Genius Star XI, which was hauling lithium ion batteries when a fire was reported aboard on Christmas Day, docked on Tuesday.
Researchers utilize fiber optics to detect Cook Inlet’s seismic activity
A University of Washington team is testing whether fiber optic cable laid across Cook Inlet can help measure the region's earthquakes.
Alaska’s federal food stamp funding at risk, USDA letter warns
The state may lose funding if it continues to break federal rules, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
In downtown Portland’s fentanyl crisis, Oregon leaders declare emergency
The emergency plan establishes a “command center,” where city, county and state staff will triage individual fentanyl users' resource needs.
Dahlstrom’s campaign account gets a boost from allies of U.S. House speaker
Dahlstrom raised $200,000 in a little more than six weeks. She announced in November that she’s challenging Democratic Congresswoman Mary Peltola.
Alaska senator proposes more armed staff or volunteers in schools
Senate Bill 173, from Republican Shelley Hughes, received its first hearing last week and has received a tide of opposition.
A closer look at the Harvard charter school study making waves in Juneau
A new study ranks Alaska's charter schools No. 1 in the nation. Gov. Mike Dunleavy has cited the study in calls to expand charter schools.
2 found dead after residential fires in Mat-Su
Troopers say a Sutton man escaped one of Tuesday's blazes but died outside afterward, with a Wasilla trailer fire victim still unidentified.
ACLU sues Mat-Su school district over bathroom policy for transgender students
The lawsuit alleges that the district violated the student’s constitutional rights to privacy and equal protection.
Alaska Senate passes new pension program for state employees, but final approval is in question
The legislation could bring new benefits to as many as 37,000 Alaskans.
Kensington Mine cuts 20% of pay for some hourly employees, citing financial woes
In a memo sent in early January, the mine’s general manager said the mine will struggle to remain viable if it does not find ways to reduce costs.
Southcentral Alaska gas utility says high demand is straining gas storage system
“This is the most strained I’ve seen the system,” ENSTAR President John Sims said at a press conference Thursday.