‘Devastated and angry’: Protestors call for change in the wake of deadly Juneau police shooting
Steven Kissack had been living on the streets downtown for years when law enforcement shot and killed him during a confrontation on July 15.
Anchorage police now have a 45-day deadline to release certain body camera footage
The policy does not include an appeals process if the chief declines to release recordings, which the Anchorage Assembly had asked for.
Palmer pilot who flew with revoked credentials claimed to be ‘free citizen,’ feds say
Prosecutors say William Marsan argued that he is a "free citizen" so he did not need a pilot's license.
Now at peak growth, Alaska’s cow parsnip can cause serious skin burns when activated by the sun
The sap contains what are called furocoumarins that are sensitive to ultraviolet light and can cause painful blisters and rashes.
National Republican group fights for Alaska’s House seat with attack ads targeting Mary Peltola
Congresswoman Peltola said Alaskans will “see through that baloney” and affirms that her campaign will be friendly.
Olympic officials try to crush U.S. probes of China doping, threaten Salt Lake Games
Olympic officials threatened to block Salt Lake City's bid to host the 2034 Games if U.S. criticism of the World Anti-Doping Agency persists.
The Supreme Court’s ‘Chevron deference’ decision casts a wide net
The decision, which came after a legal battle over who should pay for bycatch monitors on trawl boats, may affect all federally regulated industries.
United Airlines flights make emergency landings in Ketchikan
One flight was diverted to Ketchikan Saturday due to a man with chest pains, hours before a second plane needed more oxygen for its flight.
A new 300-acre park near Potter Marsh aims to preserve crucial wetlands
The new park also means more places for hiking and cross-country skiing in Anchorage.
In third act of Anchorage’s accounting ‘cautionary tale,’ a CFO races to close $147M deal
The city nearly missed a critical window to secure huge amounts of capital needed to pay for voter-approved infrastructure projects.
Anchorage’s new administration officer cites staffing shortages as major challenge to city services
Anchorage Chief Administrative Officer Bill Falsey called a report by the outgoing administration a "candid and sobering look" at the city.
Permanent Fund Corp. board member resigns after email controversy
In May, a series of leaked emails suggested some corporation employees felt pressured by investment suggestions offered by Ellie Rubenstein.
For Anchorage teens in search of summer work, odd jobs are a profitable niche
A Facebook group called Alaska Teens for Hire is a hub for 13 to 19 year olds looking for work and adults who have an odd job to offer.
Woman charged with murder, DUI after SUV strikes soldier at Fort Wainwright gate
Charges say Brianna Lapp, 31, was nearly four times over Alaska's legal limit for alcohol Monday after she struck and killed Pfc. Arturo Gomez, 29.
4 takeaways from President Biden’s Oval Office address
In his first public remarks after exiting the race for president, Biden focused on his goals for his final months in office and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.
Former Alaska legislator’s voter misconduct trial postponed, again
The trial has been rescheduled at least four times since Gabrielle LeDoux and two associates were accused of voter misconduct in 2020.
Man missing on Yukon River for 5 days found safe
Troopers say Robert Peter was found Wednesday along the river near Beaver, after he was reported overdue to Fort Yukon Saturday.
New Juneau statue remembers ‘Titanic of the Pacific’s’ mythical sole survivor
A statue of Tommy the dog now stands in Juneau's Tee Harbor, near where he reportedly swam to shore after the 1918 sinking of the SS Princess Sophia.
Rocket suffers ‘irrecoverable damage’ in fire at Kodiak spaceport
Friday's fire is the second Kodiak mishap for ABL Space Systems, after a rocket crash-landed when it was launched last year.
Peltola votes with GOP to criticize Kamala Harris for border security
Alaska's congresswoman was among 6 Democrats voting for the non-binding measure. Harris isn't in charge of border security.