Anchorage School District says rotating bus schedule will continue until further notice
District leaders had previously hoped to end its rotating bus schedule by the start of October. But not enough drivers are coming back from tourism jobs in time.
Anchorage hoop hero Alissa Pili returns home for Great Alaska Shootout
Alissa Pili is in her final year of eligibility, so this might be the last time Anchorage hoop fans can catch her playing in her hometown.
House passes bill to allow bonds to pay off oil and gas tax credits
The state owes the companies more than $800 million in credits. Listen now
State files lawsuit against Mercer for shortfall
The state today filed suit against the consulting firm that was monitoring and advising the state employees’ and teachers’ retirement systems when the current...
Senate Medicaid budget cut may overstate savings
Federal and state law require certain Medicaid funding. The Senate’s Medicaid funding levels fall short of state projections for that obligation. Listen now
Congressional delegation on Trump: Meh
We asked Congressman Don Young and U.S. Sens. Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski how they feel about Donald Trump these days. Their responses ranged from tepid to chilly. Download Audio
Protesters flood Capitol steps in support of Planned Parenthood
A crowd gathered in the drizzle on the capitol steps Tuesday to show their support for Planned Parenthood. In recent weeks, Republican lawmakers have tried to strip the organization of its federal funding.
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Interior asking public not ‘if’, but ‘how’ to allow drilling in ANWR
At the meeting, officials said the Trump administration must move forward with oil lease sales in ANWR. About 100 protesters gathered outside. Listen now
‘People really pulled together’: Volunteers help fix Nenana’s frozen-up water plant
After Nenana’s water-treatment plant froze up Monday, leaving about 150 homes without water, city workers and volunteers got the system back up and running in about 12 hours.
Alaska to pay ACLU attorneys after losing lawsuit over abortion-related court funding vetoes
The state of Alaska has been ordered to pay nearly $87,000 in attorneys fees to the American Civil Liberties Union after losing a lawsuit over the governor’s vetoes of court funding in 2019 and 2020.
New to Alaska, Filipino teachers find their rhythm in Aniak
Nearly all of the Kuspuk School District’s new teaching staff come from the Philippines.
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Hiland prison
Three prisons in the state currently have over 100 active COVID-19 cases.
It’s official: Anchorage School District postpones start of in-person classes
Anchorage Schools Superintendent Deena Bishop had mentioned earlier this week that a rapid increase in COVID infections would likely delay bringing kids back to classrooms.
Man found guilty of murder in Alaska Native woman’s killing that was captured on stolen memory card
The Anchorage jury returned a unanimous verdict against Brian Steven Smith after deliberating for less than two hours.
Split: Alaska liberals fear a shutout in 48-way race for US House
There’s an angst gnawing at Alaska’s liberals. They fear a split will put four conservatives on the ballot.
State judge to decide eligibility of Alaska lawmaker linked to Oath Keepers
A Matanuska-Susitna Borough man says Rep. David Eastman has violated the "disloyalty clause" of the Alaska Constitution.
Majority of Alaska students will start the school year under universal mask policies
A comparison of mask policies from school districts around the state show the majority of districts, urban and rural, have implemented universal mask policies for the start of the school year.
Fire destroys Fritz Creek General Store near Homer
The blaze in the unoccupied building, which also housed a post office, liquor store and gas station, was reported around 4 a.m. Thursday.
Interior Department puts $40M toward community relocation efforts for Newtok and Napakiak
“We’ve never really done anything like this before in this country, particularly for tribes,” said Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland.
Dunleavy taps Sean Parnell for gas line advice
Dunleavy’s transition chairman Tuckerman Babcock also announced that former Libertarian Party state legislator Dick Randolph will be an adviser on constitutional amendments. Listen now