Anchorage police chief says body camera footage of Handy shooting to be released ‘probably within a week’
A new body camera policy starting on Monday mandates the release of footage of police shootings within 45 days.
Anchorage shelter contract extended as leaked text investigation stews
Assembly Chair Chris Constant said he’s seen a draft of the investigation report and has been discussing next steps with city lawyers.
Biden drops out of 2024 reelection race, endorses Harris for nominee
President Biden is discontinuing his campaign to seek a second term in the White House, throwing the Democratic race for 2024 wide open.
Kamala Harris pledges to ‘earn and win’ the nomination after Biden’s endorsement
Vice President Kamala Harris said she wants to unite the Democratic Party.
King Cove man charged with killing parents in Anchorage house fire
Joshua Gould, 46, is charged with murder and arson in the February deaths of James and Kathryn Gould.
9th Circuit hears appeals in Southeast Alaska king salmon troll fishery lawsuit
Three federal judges heard arguments Thursday for and against a lower court ruling that threatened to halt Southeast Alaska’s king salmon troll fishery.
Searches underway for 2 missing men on Chena and Yukon rivers
Elia Ansaknok was reported missing on the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks Friday, with Robert Peter reported overdue to Fort Yukon Saturday.
Leading Alaska Democrats support Kamala Harris to replace Biden on ticket
Alaska Democrats quickly backed President Biden's choice not to seek reelection as well as his endorsed successor, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Ranked-choice repeal measure awaits signature count after Alaska judge’s ruling
The Alaska Division of Elections must recount signatures after a judge disqualified almost 3,000 names, citing violations of state law.
A Yakutat-bound charter flight is missing after leaving Juneau on Saturday
There were three people on board the Beechcraft Bonanza when it departed Juneau.
Alaska Democratic Party endorses Kamala Harris after Biden steps aside
Party officials met Sunday evening and coalesced behind Harris, according to a news release from the Alaska Democratic Party.
6 political takeaways from Biden’s decision to step aside
President Biden is passing the torch to Vice President Harris, which changes the narrative of the race against former President Donald Trump.
Some Alaska Republican candidates pledge to withdraw if they aren’t atop GOP votes in primary
The pledges are a way to circumvent ranked choice voting and put forward a single GOP candidate in elections, according to one supporter.
The parent companies of 2 of Alaska’s grocers want to merge. Here’s what we know.
The companies have made sweeping statements about the benefits of merging, but there isn’t anything in place to hold them to those promises.
Coast Guard calls off search for missing Juneau-Yakutat plane with 3 aboard
A Haines man and a couple flying from Juneau to Yakutat are missing after their plane never arrived at its destination.
Alaska demographers predict population drop, a switch from prior forecasts
Alaska’s population is set to significantly decline by 2050, according to a new forecast from the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Anchorage doctor and husband indicted on federal health care fraud and tax evasion charges
Anchorage rheumatologist Claribel Tan allegedly deceived patients about the drugs being injected into their bodies.
Secret Service director resigns in the wake of Trump assassination attempt
U.S. Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned from her job, according to a statement released by the White House.
Peltola declines to endorse Kamala Harris, won’t say who she’ll vote for
Congresswoman Mary Peltola, a Democrat, said Tuesday morning she's "keeping an open mind." She later said she wouldn't vote for Trump.
Former Permanent Fund CEO files to run for Juneau mayor
Angela Rodell is facing current Mayor Beth Weldon in the Oct. 1 election. At least 13 other candidates filed to run for assembly and school board.