Alaska will formally recognize Native tribes, likely negating planned ballot measure
Gov. Mike Dunleavy will sign a tribal-recognition bill next week, the Alaska Federation of Natives said on Thursday.
Amid turmoil, international Inuit group gathers online to promote protecting Arctic
The Inuit Circumpolar Council, meeting virtually for its quadrennial assembly, celebrated achievements made despite unusual challenges.
Alaskans are rethinking their spending habits as record inflation hits the state
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics measured Anchorage and Mat-Su consumer prices up more than 12% from a year ago. It’s one of the highest jumps in the nation.
What you need to know about accessing COVID treatments in Alaska
There are a wide range of factors that could qualify you for one of four COVID treatments currently available.
Anchorage police name suspect injured in shootout with officers at homeless campground
Police say 32-year-old Iese Gali Jr. shot at officers, who returned fire.
Weeks from restarting, schools across Alaska are struggling to find teachers
The national teacher shortage, which pre-dates the pandemic, is uniquely felt in Alaska, which has historically relied on recruiting teachers from the Lower 48.
More wood bison headed for Innoko River region
The 28 yearling wood bison are part of a group form Alberta’s Elk Island National Park that were trucked to Fairbanks in April.
Anchorage police officer and suspect hit after exchanging gunfire at campground city sanctioned for homeless
Two officers were conducting what police described as a “security check” Wednesday night at Centennial Campground prior to the shooting, police said.
Almost 1 in 5 Alaska state jobs is vacant as agencies struggle to hire, retain employees
The vacancies are slowing services, canceling ferries and could strain the Alaska Permanent Fund.
Deep pockets aid Murkowski with attack ads on Tshibaka
Billionaire hedge fund founder gave $1.5 million to Alaskans for L.I.S.A., an independent PAC.
As fifth bear is shot at Anchorage’s Centennial Campground this month, Fish and Game raises alarm
“The location of Centennial Campground, and having a lot of people experiencing homelessness in that campground, it’s right next to a never ending supply of bears,” Fish and Game biologist Dave Battle said.
Dunleavy leads early fundraising for Alaska governor’s race
Incumbent Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has raised more money than any other candidate in Alaska's governor's race, according to the latest reports.
Abortion remains legal in Alaska, but access for rural residents is challenging and expensive
In Bristol Bay, patients seeking abortions have always faced obstacles to care.
Birdwatchers spend more and stay longer than other Alaska tourists, study says
The study showed that more than half of the birders’ money is spent in Southeast Alaska.
As Centennial Park continues as Anchorage homeless camp, advocates worry about resources and safety
As officials work to organize resources for homeless people, safety has been a concern for both volunteers and the campers using the area.
Alaska’s fight against latest COVID wave helped by vaccines, prior infections and anti-virals
State epidemiologist Dr. Joe McLaughlin says antibodies from vaccinations and prior infections, plus anti-viral treatments, are helping stave off infections or minimizing serious illness.
With nearly 3 million acres burned, rainy weather slows Alaska wildfires
The cool, rainy weather that set in last week over much of Alaska has dampened this year’s fire season, which was shaping up to be one of the worst in recorded history.
Funds from infrastructure bill could mean larger expansion of Alaska’s EV charging network
The Alaska Energy Authority hopes the network expansion will make it easier for current and future EV users to get around the state.
Coast Guard finds serious defect in popular survival suit
The suits are Imperial Immersion Suits manufactured by Survitec Group, a safety equipment manufacturer based in the United Kingdom. They are one of only a handful of companies approved by the Coast Guard to make survival suits for use in the United States.
The CDC has ended its COVID-19 program for cruise ships
All of the major cruise lines had voluntarily enrolled in the program. They agreed to report to the CDC daily counts of confirmed or suspected cases aboard each of their ships operating in U.S. waters, and to follow CDC protocols for reducing the risk of transmission and managing outbreaks on board.