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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Anchorage used to have an active climate action plan. What happened to it?
Under Mayor Dave Bronson, the city missed its 2023 annual report, and a link to the plan has been removed from the city website.
Alaska lawmakers herald Biden administration closing of loophole on Russian seafood
Russia will no longer be able to sell seafood to U.S. markets after processing products through other countries.
Seward Highway reopens after avalanche closure
Crews cleared about 3 feet of snow from an area of highway roughly 400 feet long.
ConocoPhillips announces official go-ahead for huge Willow oil project in Alaska
Construction is already underway on the North Slope drilling project, which the company expects to create about 300 long-term jobs.
Southcentral Alaska vehicle collisions leave 3 dead
Two Anchorage residents died Saturday in a head-on crash near Glennallen, hours before a passenger struck by an Anchorage red-light runner died.
Attu’s last survivor remembered for his leadership and forgiveness
Gregory Golodoff, the last surviving resident of Attu taken prisoner by the Japanese in 1942, had empathy for his captors before his death last month.
Cold-weather pay exists for some Alaska-based military members, but most Air Force personnel aren’t eligible
The Army pays soldiers extra for Alaska duty. Only a few far-flung airmen get hardship pay for their service in the 49th state.
Alaska Aerospace could get a new CEO soon
Earlier this month, Gov. Mike Dunleavy rejected CEO candidate Sean Thomas and later ousted the board’s chair, Robert McCoy.
Anchorage therapist suggests how to survive the holidays when feeling sad
For Alaskans who have recently experienced tragedy or loss, the holidays can be especially hard. An Anchorage therapist has advice about how to make them manageable.
Southeast Alaska chinook stocks expected to be low again in 2024
Of the 11 chinook salmon stocks in the region, only the Chilkat River is expected to have an adequate number of chinook returning to spawn.
Roof of vacant, condemned Anchorage warehouse partially collapses under snow load
The owner of the warehouse on Gambell Street said the building had been condemned and was slated for demolition.