Anchorage police officers and city cleared in fatal shooting as judge tosses family’s lawsuit
Judge Sharon Gleason threw out all 11 of Bishar Hassan's family’s claims, citing video footage of the shooting.
The federal COVID-19 emergency is ending. Here’s what it means in Alaska.
You won't see drastic changes. Some changes won't take effect for months.
2 major tribal groups’ departure from AFN raises questions about its future
Two regional tribal organizations have each cited different reasons for parting company with the Alaska Federation of Natives.
Legislature narrowly votes down Dunleavy’s University of Alaska Board of Regents nominee
Sen. Löki Tobin was among those opposed to Bethany Marcum's nomination. “Ms. Marcum has shown that she cannot uphold the public trust,” Tobin said.
Anchorage wildfire risk ‘keeps me awake at night,’ says fire chief
Anchorage Fire Chief Doug Schrage says, from his perspective, a fast-moving wildfire is the single biggest threat the city faces.
Anchorage School Board votes to change school start times beginning in fall 2024
Starting in fall of 2024, elementary school students will begin class at 8 a.m., followed by high school at 8:45 a.m. and middle school at 9:30 a.m.
Peltola braces for Supreme Court to undermine Indian Child Welfare Act
House Democrats defend ICWA and the "terrifying" historical context that brought Congress to pass it.
Alaska Senate passes bill allowing involuntary psychiatric commitments of up to 2 years
The bill, which was significantly watered down from its original form, was criticized by civil rights advocates.
Judy Eledge resigns as Anchorage’s deputy library director
Mayor Dave Bronson announced Tuesday that he had accepted Eledge's resignation, hours before Assembly members were set to vote on a resolution calling on her to step down.
Former Anchorage Assembly chair Suzanne LaFrance to run for mayor next year
LaFrance is registered nonpartisan, and represented South Anchorage on the Assembly from 2017 to 2023, serving as chair for two years.
Tlingit and Haida, Tanana Chiefs Conference withdraw from Alaska Federation of Natives
The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska said Monday that it would withdraw from the Alaska Federation of Natives.
Anchorage School Board reconsiders change to start times
Anchorage school start times could be rearranged under a proposal the school board is considering, and possibly voting on, at its meeting Tuesday night.
Denali National Park officials say 2 missing men likely fell while climbing
Rangers say the climbers’ tracks led into the path of an avalanche on Moose’s Tooth.
High prices and lengthy waitlists: How Alaska’s child care crisis is impacting Anchorage families
The lack of available and affordable child care means some people are quitting their jobs, considering moving out of state or putting a big chunk of their income toward daycare.
People could only own one short-term rental unit in Alaska under new House bill
They would also have to register it with the state. The bill aims to boost availability of housing.
Drones could make Juneau’s avalanche monitoring faster and more precise
The new project with drone maker DJI will try to get a bigger picture than fieldwork trips with more frequent, automated drone flights.
Hooligan fisherman rescued from Turnagain Arm mud
It’s Girdwood firefighters’ first save of the year from the quicksand-like flats, which can trap people in rising tides.
With Alaskans’ help, Ukrainian woman gets much-needed supplies to her war-torn country
Her name is Olga Shpak, and she was recently in Alaska to talk about where the supplies are going and what she's seen as the war in Ukraine has progressed.
State-owned corporation asks for $5.6M to keep Alaska gas pipeline quest alive
Without the money, the Alaska Gasline Development Corp. will shut down, said its president, Frank Richards.
Rural Alaska could lose out on critical water and waste infrastructure state funding
Bethel leaders are asking whether the state is making a good-faith effort to financially support sustainable water and sewer services in rural Alaska.