Alaska records show no evidence of widespread noncitizen voting or registration
Donald Trump, as well as in-state Republicans, have falsely claimed that noncitizens are voting in large numbers.
Hooper Bay man arrested, charged with murder in 2 women’s deaths
Troopers say Shaquille Carawan, 20, was arrested Saturday in the deaths of 18-year-olds Novely Rivers and Abigail Olson.
On Eklutna River restoration, governor’s decision leaves door open for more ambitious idea
Anchorage Assembly Chair Chris Constant says he’s cautiously optimistic about the decision, and applauded the governor’s thoughtful approach.
For the second time, Anchorage Assembly rejects paying legal settlement to Bronson’s ousted municipal manager
Amy Demboski sued the city, alleging she was fired in retaliation for bringing up concerns of illegal and unethical activities to former Mayor Bronson.
Overdose deaths jumped in Alaska last year, even as they declined nationally
The state is seeing high rates of overdose and more fentanyl cut with xylazine, a dangerous animal tranquilizer.
Many Alaska voters say they want parties to work together. What do they mean?
Politicians in Alaska have a long history of working across party lines. How they talk about that cooperation seems to matter.
Police kill black bear in downtown Ketchikan
Police say an officer first shot a cub with a beanbag round early Thursday, then shot and killed a sow when it became aggressive.
Ten Commandments, ‘historical documents’ to be displayed outside Mat-Su Borough Assembly chambers
Borough staff will also research whether to place similar displays in public libraries.
Port strikes end with deal on wages, averting economic disaster
The International Longshoremen's Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance have agreed to a 62% wage increase over six years.
Fat Bear Week returns to Katmai National Park
Katmai National Park and Preserve’s annual celebration of brown bears gearing up for hibernation kicked off Wednesday morning.
Fatal plane crash in St. Mary’s happened during highly variable visibility, NTSB says
Investigators say another Yute Commuter Service plane turned back from a landing in St. Mary's shortly before the Sept. 15 crash.
Alaska legislative panel bans large signs in the state Capitol after education protest
Signs will be limited to 11 inches by 17 inches and can’t be attached to posts or sticks, according to a new visitor policy.
Troopers investigating 2 potential homicides in Hooper Bay
Two 18-year-old women were found dead in a residence in the coastal village on Wednesday.
Mayor LaFrance highlights winter shelter plan and snow plowing in proposed budget
The proposed budget is roughly $645 million, about $20 million more than last year’s. LaFrance said it’s about $200,000 under the tax cap.
Alaska Corrections contractor denies ACLU claim of ‘massive’ prisoner health data breach
The American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska says health data for 74 state prisoners was posted on a publicly visible training website.
Here’s how 3 Alaskans are spending their PFD
The dividend landed in bank accounts across the state Oct. 3. The total amount includes a normal dividend of $1,403.83 plus a $298.17 energy relief payment.
Russian, Chinese vessels spotted in Bering Sea, showing ‘increased interest in the Arctic’
Four Russian Border Guard and Chinese Coast Guard ships were spotted Saturday about 440 miles southwest of St. Lawrence Island.
Hilcorp again eyes Interior Alaska for oil exploration
Oil and gas company Hilcorp appears to be moving toward new oil and gas exploration work in Alaska’s Interior.
Alaska judge’s sexualized relationship with prosecutor leads to new trial for cyberstalking defendant
Questions remain around whether former Judge Joshua Kindred’s inappropriate relationships with prosecutors affected his impartiality.
No charges against Anchorage officers who wounded man in exchange of gunfire
The decision by state prosecutors clears Officers Brandon Stack and Jacob Jones in the July 8 shooting of Damien Dollison, 52.