Another big Fed rate hike is here to battle inflation. Economy hangs in balance.
U.S. Federal Reserve raises rates for fourth time in 2022, this time by another three-quarters of a percentage point to battle inflation. It's at a size and pace we haven't seen since the 1980s.
Anchorage’s IMAX movie theater spared from bankruptcy closure — for now
In a court filing, attorneys for the parent company say they are still negotiating with the theater’s landlord.
Contractor’s blunder causes outage to University of Alaska statewide network
The University of Alaska's information technology infrastructure and many of its network systems suffered a prolonged, widespread outage Wednesday on at least two campuses -- Fairbanks and Anchorage. Listen now
Iditapod: Nicolas Petit leads mushers to the Yukon
In Episode 8, we talk about Nicolas Petit being the first to the Yukon, Martin Buser's recovery from last year's injury, Yukon Quest v. Iditarod, and veteran dog teams.
Former Veco boss who served prison time in corruption scandal has died
Bill Allen, who was at the pinnacle of wealth and power in Alaska until he was exposed as a central figure in a political corruption scandal, died last week at age 85.
Rare polar bear sighting causes a stir in Kotzebue
Locals in Kotzebue showed a mix of excitement and concern over the weekend in response to reports that a rare polar bear was spotted in the area.
Anchorage man fired shotgun at police and stranger before officers shot him, charges say
Damien Dollison, 51, is charged with felony assault for firing a shotgun at officers and a witness at an Anchorage gas station early Monday morning.
Wasilla Rep. Eastman’s qualifications trial delves into Oath Keeper ideology
Rep. David Eastman isn't accused of attacking the U.S. Capitol. But if he belongs to a group that did, his legislative career could be over.
‘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.
Ben Mallott to become next Alaska Federation of Natives president
Mallott will replace Julie Kitka as president and CEO. It's the first time in more than three decades that AFN has had new leadership.
As Anchorage students return to classrooms, COVID risk and learning loss top list of concerns
While relatively few COVID-19 tests have come back positive, the latest grade data shows an increase in failing marks.
Report: Pilot drank alcohol before Girdwood crash that killed 4
A pilot killed in a plane crash along with three passengers near Girdwood last summer had been drinking alcohol prior to flying, according to a report from the National Transportation Safety Board.
Border woes: When Canada says no
Kathryn Miller and her boyfriend were just trying to get home to Juneau with a truck they'd just purchased in Anchorage. But at the...
Hundreds of people are moving from Anchorage homeless camps into hotel rooms
City officials say demand is much higher than expected, and the new numbers mean there could be 400 people or more left out in the cold.
What we know about the symptoms — and the severity — of the omicron variant
Researchers are looking at data from U.S. cases to determine if the variant causes milder disease. Even if the answer is yes, they say, rates of hospitalization could be high during the surge.
Support and concern as Ambler Road comment period draws to a close
It's a big road in a state with not that many of them. Proponents say it will enable growth of the mining industry, and create jobs. Detractors worry about impacts to subsistence. Listen now
Moratorium Lifted on Health Applications
The moratorium has been partially lifted on the state's authority to accept new applications for Personal Care Assistance through the US Department of...
Alaska brewers sue state alcohol board on entertainment rules
Three Alaska breweries are challenging a recently weakened state ban on live entertainment at breweries and wineries, calling it unconstitutional.
‘Our school is taking a dive’: Nikolaevsk parents push for a charter school
The isolated village of Nikolaevsk was founded by Russian Old Believers.
Talk to your Neighbor: Anchorage community members continue to encourage COVID-19 vaccination | Alaska Insight
On this episode of Alaska Insight, hear from your neighbors about why they chose to get vaccinated or not.