Alaska Air National Guard unit helps evacuate 1,700 people from war-torn Afghanistan
The Guard’s 176th Wing provided two big C-17 cargo planes and four aircrews to help U.S. forces evacuate Americans and others from Afghanistan.
President Obama Highlights Sitka Schools on Technology
The Sitka School District has a big fan: President Barack Obama.
Sitka Schools Superintendent Mary Wegner was in Washington D.C. on Wednesday for a White House summit on technology and education.
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Electric buses are in the works for Ketchikan and Metlakatla
In Metlakatla, the bus will run to the ferry terminal, which is 14 miles outside of town — a first for the community.
Outrage as Anchorage man charged in violent attack receives no jail time
The state Department of Law is defending its plea deal with an Anchorage man - originally charged with kidnapping and assaulting a woman to whom he offered a ride. He was let off this week on time served, with some suspended. And that has angered some, including a group organizing to campaign against retaining the judge in the case. Listen now
Seward’s SeaLife Center warns it may have to close and send its animals away
The survival of the SeaLife Center is in jeopardy. It has a $2 million hole in its budget.
Alaska Airlines unraveling bad weather air passenger pileups
Alaska Airlines had more trouble today with its flights heading in and out of airports in Washington and Oregon. Extreme winter weather has hampered...
Anchorage teens charged with murder, assault after shootout at party
“Multiple shots were fired by multiple people,” according to a police statement. Responding officers found a total of five people with gunshot wounds. That included a man police identified Thursday as 19-year-old Khirey Pruitt, who died.
Legislature approves budget with $3,200 payout per Alaskan after House balks at bigger figure
Budget finishes as second-largest in state history by one measure, but Dunleavy could make cuts.
Anchorage mayor says he’s investigating the hiring of former health director Joe Gerace
Mayor Dave Bronson’s statement follows an investigation by American Public Media and Alaska Public Media that found Gerace used a resume that misrepresented his educational credentials and military background to get a job running the city’s health department.
Juneau nursing home could be model for COVID-19 outbreaks in a vaccinated world
At least a dozen people in a Juneau nursing home tested positive for COVID-19, but almost no one showed symptoms.
Alaska prosecutors make case for rebuilding amid soaring caseloads
Alaska has seen an upward trend in crime in recent years. At the same time, the Department of Law's Criminal Division has been hit with deep budget cuts. Now, prosecutors are making the case for rebuilding their capacity so they can hold more criminal offenders accountable. Listen now
Fansler sentenced to year of probation, alcohol treatment and community service
Former Alaska state Rep. Zach Fansler pleaded guilty Thursday to second-degree harassment in connection with a January incident in which he struck a woman in his hotel room. Listen now
Begich Slams GOP on Confirmation Process
Senator Mark Begich – an Alaska Democrat - is accusing Senate Republicans of holding up the confirmation of the US Marshal for Alaska,...
Anchorage will enter ‘modified hunker down’ for December
The order, which goes into effect on Dec. 1, closes down bars and restaurants to in-person service and puts capacity restrictions on other establishments.
Alaska hunters with disabilities might someday harvest moose in an Anchorage park, but the plan faces criticism
Ira Edwards says his plan addresses safety concerns, and he says the hunt would provide a much-needed opportunity for hunters with disabilities, while thinning out the moose in Kincaid Park.
Biden reauthorizes Violence Against Women Act empowering tribes to prosecute non-Native perpetrators
The reauthorization includes language that empowers tribes to prosecute non-Native perpetrators of child violence, sexual violence, sex trafficking, stalking and other crimes.
Senator proposes close observation of Massachusetts health care program
The state of Massachusetts yesterday began rolling out its universal health care system -- a mandate that everyone in the state have some form...
Wade appears in court on bank fraud charges; Schloss remains missing
The preliminary hearing and bail appearance began for Joshua Wade this morning in Anchorage. Wade is accused of two counts of bank fraud for...
Suspect arrested for attack on biker on Chester Creek Trail
A man biking to work along the Chester Creek trail near the Goose Lake overpass was assaulted by a group of three young men on Monday morning and struck in the face by a thick branch.
House sends income tax bill to Senate
The House passed a bill Saturday that would bring a state income tax to Alaska for the first time in 37 years. The vote sends it to the Senate, where leaders oppose the tax. Listen now