Anchorage Assembly, Bronson trade accusations over subpoena-powers veto and override
The Assembly unpacked misleading statements in Mayor’s Dave Bronson's argument against an ordinance, then overrode his veto of it in a 9-3 vote.
Alaska tobacco-control efforts get mixed reviews from American Lung Association
The state's lack of an e-cigarette tax is a problem according to the ALA, which is pushing for passage of a bill aimed at reducing youth vaping.
Political pressure builds as state-led Alaska LNG project goes another year without a deal
Gov. Mike Dunleavy wants to spend another $4.5 million on marketing and development the project. But lawmakers sound increasingly skeptical.
As Nunapitchuk aims to relocate, it has support from powerful allies
Last fall, Nunapitchuk was selected as a testing ground for a new approach to climate-driven village relocation.
At United and Alaska airlines, frustration with Boeing’s problems is boiling over
Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said he was "angry" about Boeing's 737 Max 9 issues, calling on the company to improve its quality controls.
5 takeaways from Trump’s New Hampshire primary win
Donald Trump's 11-point victory over his last major GOP challenger, Nikki Haley, signals the start of his rematch against President Joe Biden.
Alaska is back on the Pentagon’s radar, Sullivan says
"We have a very significant military buildup going on in our state," Sen. Dan Sullivan said on Alaska Public Media's "Talk of Alaska."
Wide-ranging Alaska House education bill would boost school funding but faces uncertain future
The legislation includes priorities important to many Republicans in the Alaska House, but some key lawmakers say they have doubts.
Anchorage homeless shelters under strain amid statewide cold snap
Staff at Anchorage's Brother Francis Shelter have seen cases of hypothermia and frostbite, during a subzero chill expected to continue next week.
The Future of the military in Alaska | Talk of Alaska
What do recent international conflicts and tensions mean for Alaska-based troops and defense installations?
Juneau School District may close schools and cut staff amid budget crisis
“The thing we need from the public is an awareness and an acceptance that nobody is coming out untouched,” one school board member said. “Nobody.”
4 rescued after fishing vessel capsizes near Kodiak
The Alaska Rose capsized off Chiniak Island on Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. No fatalities were reported.
Alaska organization trains salon and beauty professionals to recognize domestic abuse signs
The training will focus on identifying signs of emotional and physical abuse, how to talk with people about abuse safely, and how to direct people to resources.
‘We don’t want to be first place’: Wyoming tries to address high gun suicide rates
In 2021 Wyoming led the nation in gun suicide rates, followed by Montana and Alaska. Survivors and health officials are working to change that.
From abortion to zoning: Short summaries of every bill in the 33rd Alaska State Legislature
An updated list of what legislators and Gov. Mike Dunleavy have proposed to become law.
Anchorage, Mat-Su utilities disagree with Eklutna village on full dam removal to restore namesake river
The public has until Feb. 19 to comment on the utilities’ hydro project river repair plan, which is much more modest.
Anchorage museum exhibit spotlighting Filipino-Alaskan history defaced with crude sticker
The creative team behind “Mana: The History We Inherit” is criticizing how well the museum protected its exhibit.
Alaska House removes Rep. David Eastman from Judiciary Committee
The removal further marginalizes Eastman, R-Wasilla, one of the Alaska House of Representatives' most conservative members.
Anchorage man accused of attempted murder in domestic violence strangling
Police say dispatchers heard Derek Schraffenberger, 45, threaten to kill the female victim in a 911 call made during the Jan. 14 assault.
Elma the mammoth’s wanderings mapped across Alaska
University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers were able to use strontium isotopes in a 14,000-year-old mammoth's tusk to retrace its life.