Palmer police make arrests in 2 early-year homicides
Palmer police say the town typically sees one domestic violence homicide per year — but officers have responded to two in the first week of 2024.
Alaska Airlines jet that had a cabin wall blowout made 3 recent Alaska-Hawaii flights
The blowout resonates among Alaskans, who fly more than average Americans and rely heavily on Alaska Airlines.
From natural gas to psychedelic medicine, a look at some of the bills filed ahead of Alaska’s legislative session
Ahead of their return to the Capitol, lawmakers are using pre-session bill filings to lay out priorities for the months to come.
New Alaska alcohol laws leave some rural customers temporarily high and dry
Alaska's new alcohol laws require cargo carriers to be registered to transport alcohol. Only a few have completed the process as the new year begins.
Fur hats on shopping list for Alaska Department of Public Safety
Each year Alaska State Troopers buy about 50 fur hats as part of Interior and Western Alaska troopers' uniforms, with more sought in a recent request.
Anchorage father, child wounded in home invasion shooting
Police are still seeking a suspect in Sunday night's shooting at an East 43rd Avenue apartment, which is believed to be targeted and not random.
Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley has a new year-round food truck park
Many Juneau restaurants rely on summer tourists, which can leave fewer options for locals in the winter.
Before a door plug flew off an Alaska Airlines plane, an advisory light came on 3 times
Flight crew said Friday's Boeing 737 Max 9 flight was chaotic, "loud" and "very violent" after a paneled-over door flew off during a Portland departure.
With Anchorage’s record-setting snow, officials say it’s not a bad idea to shovel roofs
There are several winter months still to come and the potential for more snow, as ice-damming on roofs is already a concern.
State launches new online application for food assistance as work to address backlog continues
Officials hope a new online application will shorten the time it takes to receive food assistance as the state works through its backlog.
Alaska lawmakers eye bills on neighborhood solar, green bank and renewable energy benchmarks
There are at least three bills to watch this coming legislative session that are aimed at growing Alaska’s renewable energy production.
Supreme Court denies Alaska’s bid to revive proposed Pebble Mine
The justices turned away the state’s attempt to sue the Biden administration directly over its desire to revive the mine, blocked last year by the EPA.
Anchorage Museum makes admission free for Indigenous Alaskans
“I think it's really a celebration of our place, of who we are," says director Julie Decker. No proof of identity is required.
Alaska Airlines 737 lands safely after a window blows out 3 miles over Oregon
The flight returned safely to Portland about 20 minutes after it took off. The airline has grounded all 65 of its Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft for inspections.
2 found dead in vehicle on Steese Highway near Eagle Summit
Troopers said the vehicle was discovered late Wednesday night, but extreme weather conditions delayed recovery of the bodies until Friday.
Supreme Court takes up Colorado’s decision to kick Trump off its primary ballot
Arguments on whether a constitutional ban on insurrectionists holding federal office bars Donald Trump from running for president will be heard Feb. 8.
Paralytic shellfish poisoning toxin is high in some subsistence harvests, according to Knik Tribe’s data
The tribe’s scientists looked at shellfish samples that showed levels of the biotoxin almost 50 times higher than the recommended limit.
Feds seek public input on potentially opening millions of acres of Alaska wilderness lands
The protected “D-1 lands” were set aside after the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. They have been off-limits to development ever since.
Soldotna man accused of threatening to kill wife and dog
Alaska State Troopers say Kristoffer Calhoun, 36, threatened to kill his estranged wife and himself during a phone call as troopers listened.
Homer hosts survival training for commercial fishers
The Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor training, set for next week, covers both personal survival skills and sharing them with other crew members.