5 takeaways from Biden’s State of the Union address
The president drew a clear distinction with House Republicans, baiting them into several moments of hectoring, while seemingly getting them to agree to not cut Social Security or Medicare.
Peltola’s hire of former Republican legislator sparks outrage among some Alaska progressives
“I was outraged, I got to tell you," says one devoted Democrat. But former Alaska Sen. Tom Begich says Josh Revak was an ally to Democrats.
Anchorage Assembly chair: ‘The mayor’s administration is on fire. It’s burning.’
Mayor Dave Bronson continues to be mum about litany of dysfunction at City Hall and says he has not considered resigning.
It was good to be friends with Anchorage’s mayor. Then the investigations began.
An influential friend of Mayor Dave Bronson is at the center of several of the controversies that have enveloped City Hall.
Sen. Sullivan stresses economic promise of Willow drilling project and military spending in annual address to Legislature
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan on Tuesday urged state lawmakers to support the Willow project, ConocoPhillips’ big Arctic drilling proposal.
New Anchorage daycare teaches children in Hmong and English
Chue Hang opened the Hmoob Cultural Center of Alaska in November to help support and educate Hmong people like herself.
Polar bear in fatal Wales attack was in poor health
A polar bear that killed a young mother and her baby last month in western Alaska was likely an older animal in poor physical condition.
Anchorage HR director resigns, citing ‘toxic, hostile, and demoralizing work environment’
Niki Tshibaka’s departure is the latest in a series of resignations and firings among top city officials.
Kale yeah! Sitka chef is among 4 Alaskans nominated for prestigious James Beard awards
Trafton says in the last six years, her culinary voice has strengthened and she’s adapted to the challenges of running a Southeast Alaska restaurant.
‘Noah Loves Kristy’ brings Toksook Bay laughter to TikTok
Noah and Kristy Lincoln reenact scenes from movies and TV shows online, with a twist of Alaska Native humor.
Crab crisis in Bering Sea a sign of ‘borealization’ and big changes in the future, scientists warn
In coming decades, the ocean conditions that triggered the snow crab crash and harvest closure are expected to be common.
More Southeast Alaska communities set to oppose lawsuit that threatens king salmon fishery
Southeast Alaska governments are speaking out against a lawsuit that threatens to shut down trolling for king salmon across the region this year.
Duke Russell couldn’t keep walking away from Anchorage’s neediest people. Now he’s feeding hundreds a day.
“Once you see stuff happen, you just can’t walk away anymore, you know?” the Spenard artist said.
New developments in Anchorage’s homeless services | Alaska Insight
In late February, Catholic Social Services in Anchorage will open its new 3rd Avenue Navigation Center.
Yukon Quest sled dog race faces an uncertain future
The once-iconic 1,000-mile race has splintered into separate, shorter races on the Alaska and Canadian sides of the border.
Not everybody’s on board with a Fairbanks utility’s deal to source North Slope natural gas
Interior Gas Utility signed a historic 20-year contract with Hilcorp, but some experts are concerned it wasn’t the best option for Interior residents.
When committee devolves to ‘bickering,’ Alaska congresswoman takes her exit
U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola says she’s seen too much inflammatory rhetoric and too little action.
Why Alaska’s homelessness experts are ambivalent about the point-in-time count
The federally mandated snapshot of people experiencing homelessness is widely publicized, but an existing system offers more robust and up-to-date information.
Anchorage police now carrying overdose-reversing naloxone
Anchorage police were among the last major law enforcement agencies in the state to carry naloxone.
Dunleavy says he will sue over EPA’s veto of Pebble Mine
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he’s going to pursue legal action against the Environmental Protection Agency’s veto of the Pebble Mine.