Oil field road traffic disrupts North Slope caribou more than previously recognized
A new study adds to mounting evidence about caribou sensitivity to roads, raising questions about further development in their habitat.
Little Diomede school aiming to reopen by end of week
School officials say the building didn't suffer any structural damage when it was struck by the partially collapsed city building in November.
Juneau’s deadliest landslide tore through downtown like a ‘mighty grinder.’ Now it’s a fading memory.
The devastation of Nov. 22, 1936 may hold important lessons for a future where landslides could be even more common.
Active shooter incident at Dillingham’s hospital leaves no reported injuries
Kanakanak Hospital staff say the shooter tried to enter the emergency department Sunday then fired shotgun shells, some of them at parked cars.
Juneau’s Thane Road closed after avalanches during Monday snowstorm
Up to two feet of snow covered the road south of Juneau, with road crews expected to perform avalanche mitigation work Tuesday afternoon.
As Trump wins Iowa Republican caucuses, 5 takeaways
Donald Trump received more than half the vote in Monday's caucuses, as the GOP base remains committed to him despite his criminal indictments.
State investigation reveals social service gaps that left an elder to die alone in the cold
A new report from the state ombudsman says Adult Protective Services failed to prioritize and follow up on the case of an elder in danger.
Caribou management and health | Alaska Insight
Lori Townsend and her guests discuss what should be done to ensure caribou are healthy and plentiful for future generations.
Peter Pan’s King Cove plant will stay closed this winter as fishing industry turmoil spreads
“It's one of the most difficult days of my life,” said Rodger May, one of the company’s owners and a longtime player in Alaska’s seafood industry.
Soldotna teacher accused of sex with former student seeks dismissal of his case
An attorney for Nathan Erfurth claims Alaska State Troopers improperly presented evidence to a grand jury before his arrest in May.
Eagle River child porn suspect claimed to be ‘hardcore child rapist’ in manifesto, charges say
Michael Koetter, 28, was arrested after investigators allegedly found explicit imagery and a statement that he had committed prior abuse at his home.
Wrangell moorage rates could rise for uninsured boats
Residents were divided on the proposal during testimony before the local Port Commission last week.
Alaska excluded from free IRS direct tax filing pilot program
IRS officials say the direct file program doesn't support the reporting of Permanent Fund Dividends.
Alaska’s Black history documented in new books
Ed Wesley, deemed one of the "unsung heroes" of the state's Black history, has helped with key books on how African Americans have shaped Alaska.
As the permafrost melts, the houses in Nunapitchuk are breaking down
Settling homes across the Western Alaska village have suffered damage that makes them leak, leading to mold and long-term health issues.
A recent lawsuit alleges ‘excessive’ defects at Boeing parts supplier
The lawsuit against Spirit AeroSystems doesn't specifically mention door plug systems like the one that failed last week, but adds to growing scrutiny.
Indiana man who manipulated Alaskan teens into murder-for-hire gets 99 years
“One down, five to go,” the victim’s father said after the sentencing.
Alaska’s harbors grapple with rusty pilings and rising costs
The climbing price of docking a boat in harbors across the state has Alaskans questioning their future on the water.
TSA found record number of firearms at airport checkpoints in 2023. Most were loaded
Agency officials said the No. 1 reason passengers give for bringing guns to security checkpoints is that they forgot they were carrying them.
Exploration firm reports sizable nickel deposits near Paxson
"Our results were positive" after prospecting the Nikolai Project, according to the CEO of Canada-based Alaska Energy Metals.