Willow opponents try again, this time in a U.S. appeals court, to block ConocoPhillips oil development in Alaska
At the 9th Circuit, opponents of the Arctic drilling endeavor said the government didn't fully consider climate impacts before approving it.
Federal appeals court rules Trump doesn’t have broad immunity from prosecution
Tuesday's decision comes at a crucial time for both Donald Trump and the federal case against him. He has said he will appeal the ruling.
Sass makes it 6 as Yukon Quest victory aims him at Iditarod
Brent Sass credits his lead dogs and a lighter sled for his sixth Quest win Monday, as his team sets its sights on the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Alaska’s recent cold snap tested critical infrastructure, including in Mertarvik
The entire community was without electricity for more than three days, as subzero temperatures sapped the local generator's batteries.
NTSB says key bolts were missing from the door plug that blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9
According to preliminary NTSB findings, four key bolts were "missing" when a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 in midair last month.
Woman, unborn child die after Mountain View shooting
Police say they detained a suspect at the scene of Sunday's shooting on North Park Street. Both deaths are now being investigated as homicides.
More women in Alaska will be covered by Medicaid during pregnancy and for the year after giving birth
The expansion will cover mothers during their first year, when they’re vulnerable to physical and mental illness.
Mythical animal costs Denali-area clothing shop $53,000 in fines
A clothing shop near Denali National Park told an undercover investigator it was selling items made from Yakutat alpacas, which do not exist.
Microplastics found in body tissues of walruses harvested by Alaska hunters
“It’s a reflection of the plastic age we live in," said student researcher Tony Blade. "It’s ubiquitous."
Anchorage murder trial opens with differing accounts of video that allegedly captured a killing
An Anchorage jury heard opening statements Tuesday in the trial of Brian Steven Smith, charged with murdering two Alaska Native women.
Big Lake lawmaker proposes state port authority take over Anchorage and Mat-Su ports
Rep. Kevin McCabe said he wasn’t able to answer questions about compensation for local governments, impacts to local property taxes or how port user groups feel about it.
2 Kasilof residents charged with animal cruelty after dog found frozen to death
Staff at a Soldotna veterinary clinic said one of several dogs left outside in the case had likely died of malnourishment and hypothermia.
Alaska must face food stamp litigation after a year of stays, court says
U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason's court order said further delays would be “inefficient” after the state had a year to resolve its backlog.
Hoonah is attempting to form a borough again. Juneau is opposing some of it.
A portion of the proposed borough overlaps with land that Juneau once made an effort to annex.
Anchorage fire that left 2 dead may have been arson, police say
The deaths of two people after a fire early Thursday at a Young Street multi-family residence are now being investigated as homicides.
New Alaska Supreme Court chief justice highlights improvements in first annual address
Chief Justice Peter Maassen listed initiatives from the past year that he said improved the court system’s accessibility and efficiency, like remote hearings.
Anchorage Assembly proposal would ban right-on-red turns in much of downtown
Supporters say the ban would bolster pedestrian safety and encourage more foot traffic. It’s part of a growing national trend.
Supreme Court considers whether Trump can be removed from a primary ballot
Justices are reviewing Colorado's disqualification of Donald Trump from its state primary ballot because he allegedly engaged in an insurrection.
Alaska governor says he’d like to send troops south to aid Texas, but cost is a hurdle
Gov. Mike Dunleavy said that sending 100 additional Alaska National Guard soldiers to Texas would cost about $1 million a month.
Fire destroys Peter Pan Seafoods facility in Sand Point
The company said a small warehouse used to store fishing gear and a stock room nearby both burned Wednesday. No injuries were reported.