Willow opponents try again, this time in a U.S. appeals court, to block ConocoPhillips oil development in Alaska
At the 9th Circuit, opponents of the Arctic drilling endeavor said the government didn't fully consider climate impacts before approving it.
Alaska school administrators urge action on ‘crisis’ in teacher hiring and turnover
"We are struggling in the worst crisis Alaska has ever seen in terms of turnover. We can't recruit teachers," said Lisa Parady, who leads the Alaska Council of School Administrators.
Juneau’s Amalga Distillery named James Beard semifinalist
The distillery is a semifinalist for the 2024 James Beard Awards in the category of “Outstanding Bar,” although it's not the capital's first nomination.
BLM considers Castner Glacier recreation management area
Word of the Castner Glacier’s blue-tinted ice cave has spread far and wide, causing concern that its growing popularity is degrading it.
Kodiak bear cubs caught on video after escaping from Florida trainer
Body camera footage shows an unusually playful interaction between the cubs and two people who found them on a Florida road in December.
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.