The Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore collapses after a ship crashed into it
A part of a Baltimore bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning after a container ship crashed into it, sending people into the water.
Project seeks to gather Alaska environmental knowledge embedded in Indigenous languages
Experts want to compile a glossary of Alaska Native words and phrases holding information that can help track climate change and other conditions.
Safety concerns prompt sudden closure of Kuskokwim Ice Road
Warm weather has left maintainers of the melting ice road recommending against all vehicle travel on the Kuskokwim for now.
GCI customers can keep email accounts set to be shut down – for a fee
A once-temporary $4.99 monthly fee for email accounts will now be permanent, company officials said in a statement.
Work on Eielson microreactor project may resume this summer
State Sen. Click Bishop, R-Fairbanks, urged the Air Force to move ahead with the small nuclear power plant after a presentation last week.
Legislature relaunches Alaska Children’s Caucus
The revival of a legislative group focused on providing support to children from birth to adulthood comes as the state faces systemic issues in child care and education.
What we know and don’t know about Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse
Rescue efforts have turned to recovery after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, as the region braces for a long and costly reconstruction.
Alaska House votes to broaden membership of injury, death review panels
Alaska operates medical committees examining maternal and child mortality, overdose deaths, and cases where a child was born with syphilis.
Body of woman lost under Eagle River ice in December found
Police say a body found Sunday at the North Fork Trailhead is that of Amanda Richmond, last seen Dec. 23 trying to rescue a dog from the river.
Republican lawmakers abruptly cancel hearing on Alaska prison deaths over legal concerns
Republican lawmakers cited concerns about an ongoing wrongful death lawsuit against the state in which the ACLU of Alaska is co-counsel.
Anchorage’s long overdue financial audit may cost the city millions
Annual, audited financial records are a condition to keep various grants flowing to the city from the state and federal governments.
Alaska SeaLife Center hires new CEO
Wei Ying Wong, who succeeds Tara Riemer, has served with the Seward-based center since 2021 as its chief science and education officer.
Nunam Iqua man charged with murdering woman during snowmachine trip
Fredrick Abraham, 25, was arrested after 30-year-old Joan Camille's death during a March 15 trip between Nunam Iqua and Emmonak.
Kensington Gold Mine near Juneau reports 105,000-gallon tailings spill
Staff at the mine, about 45 miles north of Juneau, said the spill happened in late January after an underground pipeline leaked.
Anchorage airport officials hope incentive program encourages airlines to test new routes
The Alaska Department of Transportation introduced a program this year called the International Passenger and Cargo Service Incentive Program which aims to encourage airlines to try new routes.
Peltola’s votes show she’s one of the least loyal Democrats in the U.S. House
Alaska’s congresswoman votes against her party at twice the average rate, mostly on energy and immigration measures.
Man fatally shot outside Turnagain apartment complex, Anchorage police say
Police said the victim, found outside a West 31st Avenue apartment building just after midnight Thursday, was taken to a hospital but later died.
Juneau Empire, Peninsula Clarion owner sold to Mississippi-based newspaper group
Carpenter Media Group and Canadian investors now own the Empire, the Clarion and the Homer News among more than 100 publications in the sale.
Sunday is the deadline to file for 2024’s Alaska Permanent Fund dividend
Alaskans have until 11:59 p.m. Sunday to apply online. State PFD Division offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau close at 4 p.m. Friday.
Chevron owns a city’s news site. Many stories aren’t told.
Chevron operates a major refinery in Richmond, Calif. It also owns the city's dominant news site, putting its own spin on events.