New Alaska water quality rules are coming. Here’s what that could mean for wastewater systems.
Some difficult-to-treat compounds could present costly challenges, said the head of Alaska's largest water system.
2 men presumed dead after Kenai Peninsula plane crash
Two hikers witnessed the small plane crash into Crescent Lake, troopers say.
Woman found dead in an Anchorage home after police standoff
Police say both the woman and an officer fired their guns. Her death is under investigation.
Red Dog’s dwindling ore is forcing the entire region to consider its future
The mine — an economic engine in Northwest Alaska — could close as soon as 2031.
Summer officially arrives with the earliest solstice in more than 2 centuries
The summer solstice — the exact moment when Earth’s north pole is most tilted towards the sun — happens at 12:51 p.m. Alaska time Thursday.
4 men have died in Alaska’s North Slope oil fields in just over a year
Before the recent string of workplace fatalities, there had not been a death in the area since 2018.
Alaska faces consequences as federal education funding equity dispute continues
State officials offered the feds a $300,000 compromise instead of $17 million adjustment.
High-ranking Alaska Air Force officer among 2 killed in Kenai Peninsula plane crash
Air Force Col. Mark “Tyson” Sletten, 46, and civilian instructor Paul Kondrat, 41, were found dead Thursday when their plane was retrieved from Crescent Lake.
Demolition of Fort Greely’s old nuclear plant to begin this year
More than 50 years after the plant was decommissioned, the building that housed the reactor is scheduled for demolition.
Federal judge considers lawsuit that could decide Alaska tribes’ ability to put land into trust
The case could allow tribal governments, rather than Alaska Native corporations, to take authority over significant amounts of Alaska land.
Supreme Court upholds federal ban on guns for domestic abusers
The decision was the first major gun ruling since 2022 when the high court broke sharply with existing precedent on gun laws.
Petersburg wolf trapper featured on hunting show ‘MeatEater’
A guide reluctantly showcased his talent for trapping wolves, along with his love and respect for them, on a popular hunting program.
Climate change is muddying the future of trail maintenance in Southeast Alaska
Crews face more intense mud, erosion and wash-outs wreaking havoc on trails as human-caused climate change makes rainstorms more extreme.
In his final days as Anchorage mayor, Bronson says he’s focused on a smooth transition
Dave Bronson says he has a number of accomplishments he's proud of as well as a few regrets.
Alaska serial killer Joshua Wade dies in Indiana prison
The cause of death for Wade, 44, who claimed responsibility for the deaths of five people in Alaska, is unknown.
Anchorage Mayor Bronson’s final resignee warns about ‘time bombs’ in city’s bookkeeping
The outgoing budget director says significant accounting failures could hurt the city’s credit and saddle taxpayers with extra expenses.
State judge upholds most fines against group seeking repeal of Alaska ranked choice voting
A measure seeking to eliminate ranked choice voting and the state’s open primary is on the November ballot.
Hot, dry weather generates lightning-sparked wildfires across Interior Alaska
There are over 100 active wildfires burning in the state, with several hotshot crews en route from the Lower 48 to help Alaska firefighters.
2 accused of murdering man in shooting near Anchorage homeless camp
Dominick L. Santana, 21, and Keilen J. Reynolds, 20, were held in Farrel Siulua's death after an alleged robbery escalated to gunfire.
Federal case challenging Donlin mine’s environmental impact statement heads to court
Six Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta tribes continue to fight against federal permitting for the proposed Donlin Gold mine project.