Military members’ survey responses could protect Alaska cost of living allowances
Alaska-based service members are losing hundreds of dollars to lower allowances. The Living Pattern Survey is a chance to weigh in with the Pentagon.
Anchorage small businesses see a strong holiday season, despite winter storm challenges
An industry advocate sees encouraging signs from holiday shopping, but says local businesses are still recovering from November’s snow storm closures.
Therapists talk about their role during Haines’ deadly 2020 landslide
All Haines residents were affected in one way or another by the slide that killed two people three years ago.
Anchorage man accused of murdering unborn child in domestic violence assault
Iohani Wilhem Dean, 21, was indicted Wednesday on new charges in the death of his girlfriend's unborn child after an April assault.
Anchorage leaders reexamine snow removal, question ‘new norm’
The city’s in-house snow removal team has shrunk over time and its target time to plow out neighborhoods has gotten longer.
Alaska campaign regulator declines to fast-track complaint against anti-ranked choice campaign
The Alaska Public Offices Commission voted unanimously to conduct a full investigation before hearing the case in February.
A sea otter pup found alone in Alaska has a new home at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium
He is Pup EL2306 — proper name to be determined — a sea otter found alone and malnourished and taken to the Alaska SeaLife Center.
Mat-Su School Board selects replacement member
Anthony “Brooks” Pitcher told the school board he shares the values of the former school board member he was chosen to replace.
Lingít scholars document traditional hand gestures that could be used in language learning
Using old recordings, language experts are documenting birth speakers' hand gestures that have contextual meaning in Lingít.
Kodiak dog tests positive for canine distemper
Kodiak Animal Shelter staff say the dog has been put down, with all other dogs put into quarantine and adoptions temporarily halted.
Key findings released in Kenya universal basic income experiment
Money given to villagers in Kenya has stronger benefits delivered as a lump sum, similar to Alaska PFDs, than it does as monthly payments.
In Bristol Bay and beyond, organizers push for change in tackling MMIP cases
Advocates say that until 2018, no one institution had put together a statewide list of cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous persons.
Bethel police chief resigns after a year on duty
Leonard "Pete" Hicks' letter, effective Jan. 1, cited "internal and external interference and challenges" that hindered efforts to maintain discipline.
Prince of Wales added to state disaster declaration for Wrangell landslide
Under the amendment, Prince of Wales Island residents affected by the Nov. 20 storm that hit Wrangell now qualify for state disaster relief.
Anchorage police fire on suspect who then jumped from Midtown hotel window
Police say an officer fired on Ryan A. Hunt, who was wanted on a felony warrant, before he jumped from a second-story window Wednesday.
Wrangell search suspended for 12-year-old boy still missing in deadly landslide
Derek Heller was never found after the Nov. 20 slide that killed four other members of his family and 65-year-old Otto Florschutz.
Committee dismisses ethics complaints against 2 Alaska lawmakers
Current and former Reps. David Eastman and Christopher Kurka were accused of allowing a visitor to improperly use state resources.
Growing up in a highly-public world | Line One
On this Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton explores the way living in a highly publicized world can impact mental health and development.
Anchorage Assembly overrides all Bronson budget vetoes
Some Assembly members took issue with Bronson’s stated rationale for the cuts. They debated the veto overrides for about a half-hour.
Anchorage offers drivers free cords, timers amid call to plug cars in
Local officials say at 20 degrees or colder, drivers should plug in cars' engine heaters to reduce both carbon monoxide and wear on vehicles.