When driving on the wrong side of the road is the right way to speed up traffic
An unconventional design known as the diverging diamond interchange can be both safer and more efficient than conventional left turn lanes.
Denali National Park draws dispute over alleged takedown of American flag
Sen. Dan Sullivan said that park staff caused a flag's removal from a construction vehicle. But the park called that account "false" a day later.
1 dead in Mountain View house fire
The fatal blaze happened Friday afternoon on North Price Street, firefighters said. The cause remains under investigation.
Recapping the 33rd Legislature | Alaska Insight
Lori Townsend speaks with legislative leaders about the work they accomplished, and what went unfinished, at the end of the 33rd legislature.
Many Alaska king salmon stocks up for Endangered Species Act review after group’s petition
The National Marine Fisheries Service said Thursday that listing the chinook stocks might be necessary to save the species.
Anthony Pisano sentenced to 300 years in Spenard triple homicide
Prosecutors say Pisano's sentencing Thursday saw evidence unveiled that he tried "to take a hit out" on their star witness against him.
Alaska lawmakers pass child care legislation to buoy sector ‘in crisis’
The policy changes are accompanied by $7.5 million for child care center grants.
A Juneau inventor wants to bring ocean energy to your outlets
Tidal power could be an alternative to burning fossil fuels like diesel and natural gas, which is driving human-caused climate change.
Alaska’s new ‘green bank’ hopes to improve the financial case for renewable energy
Alaskans looking to invest in solar panels or other renewable energy infrastructure will likely have some new options in the next few years.
Coast Guard suspends search for 3 missing boaters near Seward
A good Samaritan recovered one individual from the water who was unresponsive.
Anchorage Assembly calls for inquiry into leaked texts between city’s top homeless official and shelter contractors
Anchorage Assembly members say the texts, which Henning Inc. officials say were taken out of context, raise concerns about its shelter management.
Bronson concedes Anchorage mayoral race to LaFrance
“As I transition out of office, I am committed to ensuring a smooth transition to Mayor-Elect LaFrance and her team,” Bronson said in a statement Thursday.
8 young Alaskans sue to block proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline
The plaintiffs say the pipeline will contribute to climate change that harms their ability to access fish, wildlife and natural resources.
Family says Homer photographer killed in moose attack knew the risks, died doing what he loved
The family of Dale Chorman, who was fatally attacked by a moose Sunday, said the amateur photographer died doing what he loved.
Shell abandons North Slope oil leases, raising questions about the industry’s future in Alaska
As the world pivots toward lower-carbon energy sources, experts say some of the state’s hard-to-tap oil prospects are becoming less attractive.
Peltola sponsors a bill to limit salmon bycatch. The pollock industry calls it ‘unworkable.’
The bill would restrict bottom trawling. Another would boost grants for research. But Peltola acknowledges Congress is unlikely to pass them.
With a Railbelt natural gas crunch looming, the legislative session had a special focus on energy bills
State lawmakers passed several energy bills this session aimed at updating the Railbelt’s electrical grid and speeding up the transition to renewable energy.
Coast Guard says a wave likely overwhelmed charter boat near Sitka last year, killing 5
A U.S. Coast Guard team spent the past year reconstructing the Awakin's final trip, trying to learn what befell the boat and the five people on board.
Meet Scott Kendall, father of Alaska’s ranked choice voting and lightning rod for the right
Kendall also filed a lawsuit challenging the homeschool reimbursement program. He draws a lot of right-wing ire.
Alaska commercial fishers will only pay to register vessels once under pending bill
House Bill 19, awaiting Gov. Mike Dunleavy's signature, would end the state Division of Motor Vehicles vessel registration fee.