Brian Smith sentenced to 226 years for killing 2 Alaska Native women
The courtroom was packed for Friday's sentencing of a man who had bragged to police about killing two Alaska Native women.
After serving time, this cook now serves the night owls of Anchorage | INDIE ALASKA
Ricky Vazquez is a proud Puerto Rican who rarely slows down. After spending almost a decade in incarcerated, he doesn't like to get bored. These days he prefers the adrenaline of the busy Saturday night rush at one of Anchorage's most beloved historic taverns.
Trump names Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as vice presidential running mate
Vance’s selection as Trump’s VP comes as the Republican Party leans into the former president’s MAGA messaging that has fired up the party’s base.
Anchorage police set timeline for release of body camera footage in new draft policy
The policy would have the department release footage of “critical incidents” like police shootings within 45 days.
Juneau man shot by police dies from injuries
Police say Steven Kissack charged officers with a knife.
Peltola campaign bests Republican rivals in latest fundraising quarter
Alaska's sole member of the U.S. House, Mary Peltola, raised five times more than challenger Nancy Dahlstrom.
A proposed Anchorage sales tax could fund projects from a children’s museum to a public sauna
Supporters of Project Anchorage told a business-minded audience Monday that the 3% tax could be used to improve residents’ quality of life.
Who is J.D. Vance, the Republican nominee for vice president?
The father of three is currently the junior senator of Ohio, and author of the 2016 memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy," a New York Times bestseller.
Long-term boost to Alaska’s Head Start early childhood program trimmed by veto
Care providers say the money is going to salaries to retain teachers and keep centers open.
Food prices are no longer rising as much — but here’s why it might not feel that way
Food prices have largely leveled off, but many people are still frustrated when they go to their local grocery store.
Coast Guard crews spot 4 Chinese warships near Aleutian Islands
Coast Guardsmen aboard the cutter Kimball and a search plane saw the warships in international waters of the Bering Sea on July 6 and 7.
‘The Hungry Games’ offers viewers another helping of Katmai National Park fat bears
The streaming series “The Hungry Games: Alaska's Big Bear Challenge” follows stars of the park’s Fat Bear Week as they bulk up for winter.
Alaska oil and gas watchdog again fines Hilcorp for Cook Inlet violation
The $86,000 fine, issued Friday, is the fourth levied against Alaska's second-largest North Slope oil and gas producer this year.
Snake-like procession of insect larvae spotted again in Interior Alaska
The unusual lines of moving gnat larvae were first reported in Fairbanks in 2007, with sporadic sightings ever since.
Anchorage Assembly to APD: Publish recordings of recent police shootings and revise body camera policy
Police Chief Sean Case said he intends to discuss changes at the end of the week and have the new policy in place on July 22.
Division of Elections clears Southwest Alaska legislative candidate after complaint
Darren Deacon, the subject of the complaint, supplied housing, travel and employment records showing his residency in Kalskag.
Juneau police seek assault suspect as missing person
Corey B. Coleman of Juneau is listed as missing. He is a suspect at large for an assault earlier this year.
9th Circuit to hear oral arguments on Southeast king salmon troll fishery lawsuit
Federal judges will hear oral arguments Thursday in an appeal of a ruling that threatened to halt the Southeast troll fishery for king salmon.
Statewide initiative would restore Alaska campaign finance limits
Alaska's latest campaign finance limits were struck down three years ago by federal judges. Citizens Against Money in Politics hopes to create new ones.
Arctic air brings historically cold July temperatures to Bethel
This summer is the first time in more than 50 years that Bethel has seen back-to-back July days with highs that didn’t top 50 degrees.