After downsizing health care for years, Pentagon says medical readiness was a casualty
After a decade of downsizing, Defense Department officials admit they need to rebuild the medical force and the general health of active duty troops.
Alaska Senate passes draft budget, confirming $175M in bonus public-school funding
Gov. Mike Dunleavy told reporters that he's "open to the increase" proposed by state lawmakers in the draft budget bill.
U.S. Forest Service seeks public input in revising its long-term plan for the Tongass
The federal agency will spend the rest of this year gathering public input and then take the next couple of years to finalize a new plan.
Juneau parents petition to recall school board leaders in response to district’s consolidation plan
The petitioners are worried about the impacts of closing and rearranging schools for students, as the board addresses a $7.9 million deficit.
For one Utqiaġvik family, spring bowhead whaling marks an important milestone
The Aaluk Crew landed Utqiaġvik's first bowhead whale of the spring season last week. It was also 17-year-old striker Donald "Button" Adams' first catch.
Burning engine fell from plane just before fatal crash near Fairbanks, NTSB says
The NTSB's Clint Johnson says video and witness reports of the fire are "a key piece of evidence" in the April 23 crash, which killed both crew members.
The governor has a big decision to make about the Eklutna River and hydro project. Here’s what to know.
The governor has an Oct. 2 deadline to review the plan, comments, any alternatives, and try to smooth out any disagreements.
Dunleavy says lawmakers shouldn’t pass bills to address homeschool decision. Lawmakers say that’s risky.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is calling on lawmakers to pause their efforts to address a court ruling that threatens the state’s homeschool system, saying they...
Homeschool ruling is on hold — but only through the end of June, judge rules
The judge’s order denying the state’s motion for a longer stay of the ruling also clarifies key aspects of the case.
Bronson, LaFrance offer different views and priorities in Alaska Public Media-ADN mayoral runoff debate
Bronson centered homelessness in his debate remarks, while LaFrance focused on providing basic city services.
Judy Woodruff discusses political division in America | Alaska Insight
Judy Woodruff joins Lori Townsend to discuss political division on this Alaska Insight.
This oil platform stopped pumping 30 years ago. Alaska still won’t make the owner tear it down.
Owners can put off the costly process of tearing down the platforms using a strategy one critic calls “delay, deny and diddle around.” And in Alaska, the state has let them do it — for decades.
State halts work on expanded arrest authority for Chickaloon tribal officers
Citing local concerns, Alaska's Public Safety commissioner said the state was not pursuing new commissions for Chickaloon tribal police around Sutton.
Fort Wainwright soldier fatally shot outside Fairbanks bar
Police say Shamar Snipes, 21, and Sharif Makkar, 27, were initially charged with assault after the shooting early Saturday of Brandon Moultrie.
GCI mobile customers in Bethel demand answers after weeks of call issues
The telecom firm says the problem is now fixed. But business owners say they've been hurt by spotty service for incoming calls in April.
A utility room under Mertarvik’s public school is full of raw sewage
Excrement has been backing up into the building for months, but the tribal council that owns it had no idea how bad things were until recently.
UAA graduation is extra sweet for students who missed high school ceremonies 4 years ago
Sunday’s ceremony stands in contrast to four years ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic brought in-person gatherings to a halt across the globe.
Wasilla woman struck and killed by Alaska Railroad train
Wasilla police say Diana Wilson, 48, was lying in the freight train's path Friday night, but investigators haven't determined why.
Anchorage woman charged with vandalizing Bronson campaign signs
Police charged a 27-year-old East Anchorage woman with two felonies and a misdemeanor in connection with 14 vandalized campaign signs.
Competing Alaska House and Senate bills propose fixes to homeschool laws ruled unconstitutional
After a judge ruled Alaska's correspondence school program violates the state Constitution, lawmakers are looking for a way forward.