Alaska absentee ballots should have two stamps, but one is OK, officials say
This year’s Alaska general election absentee ballot is weighty enough to need two stamps if mailed — but will still be carried and counted with one.
‘A virtual life sentence’ — Prison reform advocates still hopeful about second-look legislation
There are 30 people incarcerated in Alaska today who were convicted of their crimes as juveniles, some still decades away from a chance at parole.
Anchorage School District administrators recommend closing 6 elementary schools
Closing all six schools could save the district between $3.5 and 4 million, or around 5% of the district's expected budget deficit.
Kenai Peninsula students raise salmon in the classroom, from egg to fry
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s annual “Salmon in the Classroom” program teaches Kenai Peninsula students about salmon biology throughout the school year.
Anchorage Assembly leaders condemn racist testimony about Alaska Natives
Assembly leadership said they wanted to ”speak out against the racist and offensive statements made by the member of the public.”
Administration says Corrections deaths not ‘unusual,’ ACLU says it’s deflecting responsibility
None of the 15 people to die in Alaska Department of Corrections custody in 2022 so far “died as a result of others,” according to Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
DOT pursues diesel-electric hybrid design for Tustumena replacement
The aging state ferry Tustumena's replacement is likely to be a battery-powered diesel-electric hybrid, as the state leverages federal funds to green up its fleet.
Alaska campaign regulator finds no ongoing illegal coordination by pro-Dunleavy group
Alaska’s political campaign regulator has found no evidence of ongoing coordination between Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s re-election campaign and a third-party group supporting him.
Soldotna man wanted after setting home ablaze and shooting at its residents, troopers say
Ronald Beyering, 62, is wanted on charges of attempted murder, arson and criminal mischief.
Crews trying to reach fatal plane crash near Cordova
Rescue crews were trying Monday to reach a plane that crashed Sunday in mountains near Cordova. The crash left the pilot dead, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Alaska campaign regulators hear complaint against multimillion-dollar pro-Dunleavy group
A Friday hearing revealed no new evidence of illegal coordination between a group backing Gov. Mike Dunleavy's reelection and the Dunleavy campaign.
Peltola trounces Palin and Begich in September fundraising, wins over Don Young loyalists
Rep. Mary Peltola raised $2.3 million -- 10 times more than Sarah Palin. Nick Begich III took in $57,000 over the 24-day reporting period.
Study tracks reductions in time and space for ice roads in the Arctic, including Alaska
A new study from scientists at Nanjing University in China has quantified shrinking annual times and areas for using ice roads across the Arctic, including Alaska.
Missing Nome man seen alive by troopers a day before he was found dead
Bo Adams was reported missing Tuesday but seen later that day from the air by Alaska State Troopers. More than a day later, he was found dead — and his family has questions.
‘Yuyanq’ Ch’ex’: Chugach peaks get new Dena’ina names
North and South Yuyanq’ Ch’ex peaks, as they’ll be known from here on out, tower 5,000 feet above Turnagain Arm and are popular spots for Southcentral hikers.
Elders and Youth Conference returns to in-person gathering
The Elders and Youth Conference is underway in Anchorage, back to what it used to be – a time for young and old to make connections through Alaska Native culture.
Bering Sea Storm Recovery: How to get Aid | Alaska Insight
As arctic coastal communities scramble to repair what was lost during last month's Bering Sea storm, Alaska Insight discusses the scope of the storm and resources available for survivors.
Bronson officials greenlit $4.9M to build East Anchorage nav center without Assembly approval
Public Works Director Lance Wilber said the city gave the go-ahead for building the homeless facility — but city code requires Assembly approval for projects over $50,000.
Vibe-check: U.S. House candidates’ campaign headquarters
The ambience at campaign headquarters for Rep. Mary Peltola, Nick Begich III and Sarah Palin.
‘We are working on this’: Troopers get significant tip in 2020 Interior missing-persons case
Troopers Capt. Eric Spitzer says this week's break advances one of four cases of Alaska Native people reported missing in the Fairbanks area two years ago.