1 dead after fire in east Anchorage encampment
According to the fire department, a dozen people have now died in fires in Anchorage this year. Two others were also in outdoor encampments.
Snowstorm leaves aftermath of power outages; JBER Veterans Day ceremony canceled
Thousands of people across the region were still without power Friday, but major highways had reopened Thursday evening.
Southcentral Alaska buried in more than a foot of snow from winter storm
The nine inches of snow that fell Wednesday in Anchorage broke a record for Nov. 8, and the storm continued in full force Thursday.
Anchorage mayor and Assembly at odds over contracts signed without input
For at least the third time, the Assembly and the Bronson administration fought publicly over a significant contract after it was executed.
Federal judge rejects legal challenge to ConocoPhillips’ Willow Project
U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason's highly anticipated decision clears what ConocoPhillips has called a "make-or-break" point for the project.
Peltola votes to defund new Office of Gun Violence Prevention
The Alaska congresswoman was one of just two Democrats to vote to eliminate funds for the White House office on guns. The amendment failed.
‘Alaska is the Center of the Universe’ podcast spotlights Indigenous stories from across the state
James Dommek Jr. says the idea behind the podcast’s name comes from the notion that, while many view Alaska as a final destination, for its Indigenous people, it’s where life begins.
Anchorage’s winter shelter system has a long waitlist and unused capacity. Here’s why.
About 1,000 people are on a waitlist for winter shelter, but the city’s newest, 150-bed shelter hasn’t hit capacity yet.
Juneau’s record cruise season meant more tourists — and more complaints from locals
Even some business owners felt Juneau was at capacity this year, with visitors to the state's capital up about 40% from a year ago.
Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly approves new policy to rein in ‘proselytizing’ invocations
The new policy calls for volunteer chaplains to deliver invocations, over which the ACLU of Alaska sued the Assembly in 2016.
Military blows up large artillery shell found near Cold Bay
Explosives experts sent from Anchorage destroyed the massive munition, which was found last month by a hunter in the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.
Hawaii governor announces $150M recovery fund for Maui fire victims
Under the program, those who lost family members or were injured could receive more than $1 million — but they'd waive the right to sue.
‘I think it’s wrong’: Alaska ACLU seeks accountability for state inmate deaths
At a recent fundraiser, the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska again called attention to the high death rates in Alaska prisons.
Southcentral Alaska schools closed amid snowstorm, power outages
The storm has closed Anchorage, Mat-Su and Kenai Peninsula Borough schools for the day; Anchorage and Mat-Su state offices are closed.
Anchorage schools closed Thursday due to heavy snow
The Anchorage School District has canceled in-person classes for students on Thursday, citing hazardous weather.
Long-term acute care and rehabilitation | Line One: Your Health Connection
Host Dr. Justin Clark and his guests explore the resources in Alaska for long term care and rehabilitation.
Mat-Su Assembly, School Board incumbents fend off challengers in local elections
Matanuska-Susitna Borough voters re-elected conservative Assembly and School Board incumbents in all but one race in local elections Tuesday.
Tuberville, under pressure from Republicans over military holds, says he is reviewing options
Sen. Tommy Tuberville's changed stance comes after Sen. Dan Sullivan challenged his hundreds of promotion holds on the Senate floor last week.
Alaska governor names Thomas Baker to fill vacated seat in Legislature
The seat came open when Rep. Josiah Patkotak was elected to serve as mayor of the North Slope Borough.
Abortion rights win big in 2023 elections, again
Ohio voters approved a ballot initiative Tuesday putting protections for reproductive health decisions in the state constitution.