Funding remains a key sticking point in education bill debate
Leaders of the state House and Senate say they've found some common ground, but education funding remains a key sticking point.
Your questions answered on snow loads and roof collapses | Talk of Alaska
It’s been an especially snowy winter in many Alaska communities, and with heavy snowfall comes the yearly question, should I shovel my roof?
College price transparency bill advances toward final vote in Alaska Legislature
If the bill becomes law, the state university system will be required to list the cost of course materials, including textbooks, in its course catalog.
Delta Junction man killed in wreck near Fort Greely
Troopers say Adam Rushing's SUV slammed into the back of a slow-moving Army Humvee.
In Anchorage catfish killing, Denali Brehmer gets 99 years behind bars
The 23-year-old pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in February 2023 for the killing of 19-year-old Cynthia Hoffman north of Anchorage in 2019.
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.