Anti-ranked choice voting initiative clears first hurdle on way to November ballot
The state Division of Elections is working to verify signatures for the anti-RCV initiative, as well as one to increase the state's minimum wage.
Anchorage Assembly rejects resolution calling for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict
The Assembly opted to forgo debate and voted 9-3 to postpone the ordinance indefinitely, effectively killing it.
Supreme Court hears challenge to Trump-era ban on bump stocks for guns
Justices are reviewing then-president Donald Trump's 2018 ban on bump stocks, after their use in a Las Vegas mass shooting that left 60 people dead.
Southcentral, Southwest Alaska to see deep subzero wind chills through the weekend
Subzero Arctic air funneling into the region along with wind gusts could produce wind chills of 50 degrees below zero, meteorologists say.
Musher who was disqualified, then reinstated, now withdraws from the Iditarod
Eddie Burke Jr. said he leased dogs to other mushers after he was disqualified and it was too difficult to reassemble his team.
Alaska prison failed to provide adequate dental care to inmates, state investigator finds
Goose Creek Correctional Center has gone years without a hygienist, forcing patients to wait for treatment.
Ravn Alaska slashes workforce, raising questions about regional airline’s future
At this point, a Ravn Alaska spokesperson says none of its nine Alaska destinations will be eliminated, but they can expect fewer flights.
Man with knife in Wasilla fight shot and wounded by responding trooper, agency says
Troopers say the man refused to drop the knife early Wednesday, continuing to approach until the trooper shot and seriously injured him.
Supreme Court to hear arguments in Trump immunity case in April
Wednesday's order from the high court keeps former president Donald Trump's prosecution in the Jan. 6 case on hold.
Alaska House debates constitutional amendment guaranteeing Permanent Fund dividend payment
Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, said it would protect the dividend from competing with other budget priorities.
Iditarod returns to 16-dog teams
The Iditarod had set the limit at 14 dogs per team just five years ago after considering the expense of flying dogs back from the trail and to make it easier for smaller kennels to race in the Iditarod.
Alaska House passes bill aimed at expanding access to child care
Rep. Julie Coulombe says the bill is an effort to ease the strain on Alaska families who are facing rising child care costs and limited availability.
Proposal to define a fetus as a person in Alaska’s criminal code faces pushback
Opponents testified that the bill would threaten Alaskans’ abortion rights.
Legislators get update on fixes for $5B transportation plan rejected by feds
Transportation Commissioner Ryan Anderson updated lawmakers Wednesday on the revised State Transportation Improvement Plan.
With massive federal funding, Western Alaska fiber optic projects prepare for rollout
Multiple Alaska companies have partnered with tribal entities to secure federal broadband funds under the Biden-Harris administration.
Homer City Council rejects attempt to regulate short-term rentals
The Homer City Council unanimously rejected an ordinance Monday that would require short-term rental operators to register their property.
The FAA gives Boeing 90 days to fix quality control issues. Critics say they run deep.
The FAA says Boeing has 90 days to come up with a plan to fix quality control issues. Critics say they go far beyond 737 Max door plugs.
Anchorage’s historic city hall to become public library
The city’s former downtown library closed in 1986.
Alaska tribes accuse Canada of human rights violations, request international hearing on mining
The Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission says upstream mining in Canada violates tribes' right to a healthy environment.
The race is on: What to know about the 2024 Iditarod
What’s the route this year? How are trail conditions? We answer those questions and more.