Deal to buy North Slope gas boosts Alaska Gasline prospects, but hurdles remain
The Alaska Gasline Development Corp. announced Tuesday it’s signed a deal with a London-based oil and gas firm to supply enough gas to meet demand in Southcentral, and then some. But the project still faces a number of hurdles.
At Senate hearing, Murkowski reaffirms support for abortion rights
Alaska's senior senator doesn't always vote as abortion advocates would like. Democrats are raising the issue as an election strategy.
Anchorage School Board to vote tonight on controversial career academies plan
District leaders say the academies will boost graduation rates. But others, including the head of the teachers union, are skeptical.
After winter of wonder, Anchorage’s white raven takes flight
For six months, a rare white raven took up residence in Anchorage. But now it has moved on, leaving locals who loved the leucistic bird in limbo.
Anchorage officers fatally shoot armed man during confrontation, police say
Police say the man, the third shot by officers in less than a month, pulled out a gun as officers tried to detain him Monday night.
Pro-Dahlstrom PAC announces $5M ad buy in Alaska’s U.S. House race
A PAC linked to House Speaker Johnson is planning to run ads in Alaska's three largest cities. A dozen candidates are in the race.
Filings in Alaska Legislature races set up key races in August primary and November general
Just three legislative races will feature competitive primaries, but the final slate sets up a number of key contests in November.
Alaska’s seafood industry is in trouble. Processors and policymakers blame Russia.
Seafood companies and fishermen often target multiple species to reduce their risk, but the current price collapse is happening almost across the board.
In Northwest Alaska, an economic engine runs low on ore
Red Dog mine has sustained hundreds of jobs and generated billions of dollars for Alaska Natives. It's set to close in 2031 unless its operator gets environmental permits and decides to expand.
No accredited pilot was aboard plane in deadly Nondalton crash, NTSB says
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its preliminary report on the crash that killed pilot Dave Hedgers, 58, and Aaron Fryar, 45.
Man charged with murder in shooting outside downtown Anchorage bar
Responding officers shot and wounded the man, Kaleb Bourdukofsky, as he ran from the scene with a gun, according to the police chief.
ACLU says Department of Corrections is illegally limiting access to attorneys in Alaska
The group says staff at Hiland Mountain Correctional Center is reading inmates' letters to and from their attorneys, among other allegations.
Park Service says Denali National Park employee relayed flag complaint without authorization
According to the National Park Service, a visitor initially complained about the noise from the flag flapping in the breeze.
Permanent Fund bosses vote to defy Alaska Legislature, keep Anchorage office
One dissenting member of the board of trustees warned that the vote could cause "a fight" with the Legislature.
Suzanne LaFrance prepares to take over as Anchorage mayor
“It’s still sinking in,” LaFrance said. She takes office July 1 as the city's first elected female mayor.
Anchorage stretch of sub-60 degree days was third longest
But National Weather Service climate researcher Brian Brettschneider says it has not been cold, at least historically speaking.
Alaska legislative races take shape approaching filing deadline, with some big surprises
There are some big names among Alaska lawmakers who say they're bowing out, while some others are running unopposed.
1 climber rescued, 1 dead after days stranded near Denali’s summit
The two climbers had waited for rescue in a snow cave after an extended summit push left they hypothermic and exhausted.
A Homer needle exchange offers safer supplies for rural Alaskans and a bridge to recovery
Alaska’s geography means many people in rural areas have trouble getting clean syringes.
Juneau’s hospital is bleeding cash. City leaders are considering cutting services to stop it.
“We’re left with very stark choices about how we want to move forward,” said Max Mertz, the hospital board’s finance committee chair.