Operation Santa Claus delivers Christmas gifts to Tuluksak
The Alaska National Guard’s annual community outreach program, Operation Santa Claus, is in its 68th year. Through the program, Mr. and Mrs. Claus and some of their helper elves bring Christmas cheer to communities off the road system.
New Mushing Magazine Owners Plan to Grow Coverage
Robert and Michele Forto will continue to publish the print magazine while expanding online offerings.
Ferry officials ‘hopeful’ – but not certain – they’ll have enough crew for seven-ship summer schedule
There’s enough money in the state ferry system’s budget to run seven ships this summer, but it’s unclear whether they’ll have enough crew.
State ferry officials say they’ll seek bids on Tustumena replacement in early January
The state ferry system director said he has met with four shipyards that are “very interested” in bidding on the construction project.
Whatever happened to ‘Arctic pay’ for the military?
In 2022, Congress authorized cold weather incentive pay for the military. A year later, no one has received the Arctic pay bonus.
Fishermen and community leaders react to Trident announcement to sell a third of its Alaska plants
Trident Seafoods shocked fleets when it announced last week it would sell plants in Kodiak, Petersburg, Ketchikan, and False Pass.
Parts for Juneau ski area’s gondola will cost almost as much as the gondola itself
Eaglecrest Ski Area's Dave Scanlan hopes to have the gondola ready by the winter of 2025, and fully operational by the following summer tourist season.
Washington man pleads guilty to selling fake Alaska Native art in Ketchikan
Jessie Halili Reginio admitted to passing off Filipino-made stone carvings and wood totem poles as traditional art made by local Lingít and Haida artisans.
Juneau police detain man after 3-hour downtown standoff linked to drug investigation
Police said that two people exited the home early on in the search, but one refused to leave the building.
Anchorage’s homegrown Howard Weaver remembered as a ‘national-caliber newsman’
Tom Kizzia, who worked with the editor for more than a decade, says he urged Anchorage Daily News reporters to find stories on-the-fly in rural Alaska.
Alaska’s Division of Public Assistance makes progress on food stamp backlog
Earlier this month, food aid was delayed by more than a month for more than 12,000 Alaskans. That number is down to 10,074.
How to cope with SAD or seasonal affective disorder
Experts say seasonal affective disorder has three main causes: genetic vulnerability, lack of light and stress. Here are some steps that can help.
Anchorage Spenard Builders Supply facility suffers major snow-related roof collapse
Firefighters say the unoccupied former truss plant marks Anchorage's first major roof collapse this winter. No injuries have been reported.
Former Sen. Lyda Green remembered as a mentor and advocate who brought lawmakers together
Green, who spent 14 years in the Alaska Senate and led a bipartisan caucus in 2007 and 2008, died Tuesday in Soldotna. She was 85.
Alaska Airlines flight attendants protest at Anchorage airport as strike vote looms
The flight attendants say many among them are living in poverty, and they’re committed to causing “chaos” unless they receive a livable wage.
Alaskans would get big PFDs but no per-student education funding increase in governor’s budget
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget include “full” statutory PFDs, money to sue the federal government and more funding for the state medical examiner’s office.
After Juneau voters rejected a new city hall, the city is looking for office space
Juneau City Manager Katie Koester said finding a place to rent that would consolidate all city functions would likely help both city staff and the public.
Report details 37 known killer whale entanglements in Alaska over three decades
The report does not include this year’s unusually high tally of 10 killer whales that were found ensnared in fishing gear, with nine of them dead.
Sen. Tuberville drops remaining holds on senior military promotions
The 11 four-star promotions were Sen. Tommy Tuberville's last holdouts after he held more than 450 promotions over Pentagon travel policy for abortions.
Colorado’s Supreme Court disqualified Trump from the state ballot. What happens now?
It's the first time a state high court has found that a ban on insurrectionist candidates applies to both Donald Trump and the presidency itself.