It’s 8 o’clock somewhere: Alaska breweries get an extra hour to pour beer
Until this week, brewery and distillery taprooms weren’t allowed to serve alcohol after 8 p.m. according to state law.
Mat-Su parents, students move to return books removed from school library shelves as lawsuit continues
The lawsuit stems from the school district’s removal of 56 books last spring, at the School Board’s direction, without any public review.
Respiratory illnesses are on the rise after the holidays
Nationally, levels of respiratory syncytial virus appear to have plateaued, while COVID-19 levels are elevated and expected to climb higher.
Alaska campaign finance watchdog hits ranked choice voting foes with nearly $95K in fines
Art Mathias and affiliated groups violated campaign laws, regulators say. But they dismissed similar complaints in a separate case.
How DNA and an obituary helped ID a victim of the Green River killer
Lori Anne Razpotnik, 15, was found dead in 1985. Her mother, who lives in Juneau, learned last year that she was one of Gary Ridgway's 49 victims.
Federal energy grants help lighten Alaska nonprofits’ load
Nonprofits typically run on a shoestring, and energy — which the $4 million in federal funding assists with — is usually their second-highest expense.
Alaska tourism industry expecting another strong year, led by cruise passengers
An Alaska tourism industry advocate expects last year’s record-breaking cruise passenger numbers to repeat in 2024.
An Alaska lawmaker has quietly proposed taking over Anchorage’s port, but won’t say why
The city’s local elected officials are concerned Senate Bill 155 could lead to a knock-down, drag-out fight.
State’s high court rules against Sitka Tribe of Alaska’s herring claim
The Alaska Supreme Court upheld a 2021 denial of the tribe's claim that Fish and Game managers had violated the state constitution.
A new California law restricts carrying guns in public — testing the Second Amendment
Gun owners in California can no longer carry firearms into a range of locations deemed "sensitive spaces." The law is already facing legal hurdles.
Alaska transportation leaders weigh Knik Arm tunnel
State officials say “significant increases in tunneling technology” have prompted a new look at a Knik Arm crossing first proposed as a bridge.
Koyuk man charged with fatally shooting his father
Troopers say Franklin Adams, 35, is charged with first-degree murder in the Saturday shooting of Dennis Adams, 74.
Anchorage Assembly wrestles to impasse on renaming port after Don Young
The Assembly put off the decision indefinitely. There was no consensus about what, if anything, to do next.
Yukon-Kuskokwim communities seek answers about poor-performing Vitus Energy heating fuel
Vitus Energy says it's sending fuel additives to Kuskokwim River residents whose heating fuel gelled at low temperatures late last month.
Alaska’s Capitol among U.S. statehouses targeted by wave of ‘hoax’ bomb threats
The Alaska State Capitol received bomb threats Wednesday believed to be related to similar threats reported across the country, officials say.
2 Nome residents arrested in $106K mailed drug bust
Troopers say a package delivered and seized Friday in Nome contained an estimated 887 doses' worth of methamphetamine.
Soldotna Pride postpones drag story hour at library after online backlash
The storytime event was part of Soldotna Pride’s winter celebration, called Happy New Queer, scheduled for Saturday.
Fairbanks police, state investigate death of man handcuffed after disturbance
Chief Ron Dupee says investigators have been interviewing officers and reviewing body-camera footage after Timothy McArdle Jr.'s death Thursday.
State compiles first comprehensive account of Alaska children’s stress and trauma
A new bulletin presents baseline information about adverse childhood experiences in Alaska that are known to lead to poor health outcomes.
State labor department forecasts modest job growth in 2024 fueled by infrastructure and energy spending
A new report predicts the state will add 5,400 jobs in 2024, a 1.7% increase, with bright spots in construction, mining and oil and gas.