Kunali, the Alaska Zoo’s remaining tiger, dies at 19
The endangered Amur tiger, named Kunali, died a year after his brother Korol. Both tigers were 19 when they died.
Anchorage Democrat alleges governor threatened Republicans before veto vote, prompting denials
Fairbanks’ school board president amplified a version of the claims, but targets say the allegations are baseless.
Alaskans’ losses to online fraud have almost doubled, FBI says
Alaskans reported online fraud at the second highest rate per capita in the nation last year, according to Federal Bureau of Investigation complaints.
Alaska creates climate plan to reduce statewide emissions and fund a wide range of sustainable energy projects
The state identified almost a billion dollars in need for projects that would help lower energy costs for an EPA grant program.
Alaska senator takes aim at regulation that would slash tailpipe emissions and boost electric car sales
Sen. Sullivan says Biden wants to "force people to buy certain cars." He says he'll try to overturn the rule.
New development center will connect Alaska businesses with AI tools
The Alaska Small Business Development Center has a new resource center aimed at familiarizing businesses with AI tools.
House passes bills to avert a government shutdown; package now heads to the Senate
The compromise would fund the federal government through the end of the fiscal year. The Senate now must approve it with less than a day left.
Anchorage mayoral candidates describe city in decline during Alaska Public Media-ADN debate
Over 90 minutes, the four major candidates answered a series of questions related to topics like homelessness, an impending natural gas shortage and climate change.
Former head of Anchorage Health Department settles fraud suit with state for $30,000
The Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs brought a lawsuit against Joe Gerace after the state said it discovered he’d misrepresented his military rank and believed he received undeservedly high pay.
FBI letter tells Alaska Airlines passengers they are ‘a possible victim of a crime’
"We want answers, accountability, and safer planes" — and a federal investigation will help, said an attorney for passengers of the Jan. 5 flight.
Anchorage is about a foot shy of breaking winter snowfall record
NWS climatologist Brian Brettschneider says the prospect of Anchorage having more than 134.5 inches of total snowfall this winter is “not looking good.”
Congress bought a stopgap icebreaker for the Arctic, but its $1.2 trillion bill has no money to build a new one
The bill has $125 million to buy a ship that Shell used in its ill-fated Arctic drilling venture. The Coast Guard plans to base it in Juneau.
Alaska House adds measure raising age of consent to 18 to child sex trafficking bill
A bipartisan majority of the House approved the measure as an amendment to a bill that would provide for child sex trafficking screenings.
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down, part of a shakeup after 737 Max problems
After several difficult months, Boeing announced its embattled chief executive will step down at the end of this year.
Alaska House votes to give police warrantless emergency access to cellphone location data
Lawmakers have also passed other bills on storage rentals, fireworks rules, telemedicine and federal lands.
Environmental DNA offers scientists a look at salmon’s past and future
Scales and other genetic material can be collected from seawater up to two days after fish leave an area, according to a new paper.
Warmer weather could increase Kenai Peninsula avalanche threat
Areas most prone to avalanches are those under the steep slopes where many summertime hiking trails on or near the Kenai Peninsula are located.
Unalaska to pursue geothermal energy project with new partners
For the city’s plan to work without Chena Power’s involvement, the Ounalashka Corp. would likely have to break ties with Chena.
New Coast Guard alert system aims to reduce the number of whales hit by vessels
The Coast Guard is stepping up to help improve one of the most used whale report apps, WRAS, which also forms the basis for Canada's alert system.
Senate passes fast-tracked rural school broadband bill, Dunleavy promises quick signature
The bill increases the amount of state money for school districts to purchase broadband service. Gov. Dunleavy indicated he'll sign it.