Bills aimed at reducing energy costs, boosting Cook Inlet gas and carbon storage advance in Legislature’s final days
The bills were initially proposed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy and now contain several other proposals. They're up for final votes soon.
Last-ditch attempt to return Alaska teacher, public employee pensions fails on Senate floor
The pension proposal would have piggybacked on a bill that aims to remedy the state’s teacher staffing crisis.
Why hasn’t Alaska executed anyone since statehood? Juneau’s last hangings may be the reason.
Austin Nelson and Eugene LaMoore's 1948 and 1950 trials were riddled with misconduct and errors, according to a legal historian who researched them.
DOJ says Boeing broke deal that avoided prosecution after 2 fatal 737 Max crashes
Prosecutors told a judge Boeing had broken its three years of probation after the crashes, which ended days after January's 737 Max door-plug blowout.
LaFrance maintains lead in Anchorage mayor’s race
More than 71,000 votes have been tallied in the runoff that pits Suzanne LaFrance against incumbent Mayor Dave Bronson.
State lawmakers wrapped up their four-month session last night. Here’s what they did.
The Legislature's budget, if signed into law by Gov. Mike Dunleavy, would provide Alaskans a PFD and energy check for roughly $1,655 this fall.
Iditarod champion Rick Mackey dies of cancer at age 71
Mackey won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in 1983 and his late brother, Lance, won an unprecedented four straight championships.
Bill will allow higher insurance reimbursements for injured commercial fishermen
Senate Bill 93, signed into law last month by Gov. Mike Dunleavy, increases the maximum payout from the fishermen’s fund to $15,000.
Bill to ban toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in firefighting foams passes Alaska House and Senate
The bill prohibits the use of man-made chemicals known as PFAS, which have polluted drinking water across Alaska and the rest of the country.
Security footage calls into question Anchorage police account of fatal shooting
Police have said Kristopher Handy pointed a gun at officers before they opened fire. A neighbor with security footage of the incident says otherwise.
A look at some of the bills that failed to pass the Alaska Legislature this year
Parts of a long-term plan to bring state revenue and expenses into line again failed to advance through the Capitol.
U.S. Forest Service considers higher fees for new Alaska cabins
Higher fees are planned for new cabins in the Tongass and Chugach National Forests in the coming years, to help with increased maintenance costs.
Klawock hopes for an economic boost as it welcomes cruise ships for the first time
The ceremony was the result of 18 months of planning by tribal leaders, who are hoping to revive the town’s flagging economy with tourism.
Alaskan dog treat bakery gives a head start for youth with learning disabilities | INDIE ALASKA
Daisy Nicolas first discovered her knack for baking dog treats while caring for her beloved aging dog, Dallas. Now pet treats are her full-time job as owner of Drool Central: A Mum and Pup Barkery in Anchorage, Alaska. When Daisy realized the demands of the business were too much for her, she developed a working partnership with the Anchorage School District to employ young adults with learning and developmental disabilities.
Peltola defies party with votes on border enforcement and arms for Israel
Alaska's congresswoman voted with Republicans on border bills and to prevent the Biden administration from halting aid to Israel.
Meet Phyllis Bowie, Anchorage’s longest-serving teacher who’s retiring after 50 years
Her students and coworkers describe her as the cornerstone of the school, and have crowned her the queen of alternative education.
A sea ice monitoring project is a climate adaptation tool for Utqiaġvik whalers
The project partners Western science and Indigenous knowledge to help the community prepare amid declining sea ice.
Wildfire risks in Anchorage | Alaska Insight
On this episode of Alaska Insight, host Lori Townsend and her guests discuss their work to help inform and prepare for wildfires in Anchorage.
Iran’s president has died in a helicopter crash, state media reports
Iranian state media reported Monday that no survivors had been found at the site of the crashed helicopter carrying Ebrahim Raisi.
After several deadly drownings, Alaska Legislature votes to require harbor safety ladders
House Bill 345 is aimed at reducing drownings. It was one of more than 60 bills that the Legislature passed in its final hours.