Alaska Airlines flight cancellations to continue through May
“I’m deeply sorry,” said the Alaska Airlines CEO. “I hear every day from friends, neighbors and guests about how disruptive our flight cancellations have been.”
Rooftop celebration for ANTHC nurses is moment of joy after two tough years
While the pandemic is ongoing, and COVID-19 cases continue to pop up, it’s gotten to a point where for one sunny day, nurses could relax, meet with colleagues, enjoy some treats and, if their aim is good, hit their boss with a whipped cream pie.
Alaska Permanent Fund dividend amount still in limbo, as state House leaders delay budget vote
For individual legislators, in an election year, stalling a bigger PFD in the name of sustainable budgeting is a tough call, especially with oil prices high. But for others, it's clear cut: If oil prices drop, the state will spend down savings and have to make up the difference with taxes, drastic cuts or both.
US boarding school investigative report released
The findings show the federal Indian boarding school system consisted of at least 408 federal schools across 37 states and roughly 53 different schools had been identified with marked or unmarked burial sites.
Alaska has the fastest rising rate of overdose deaths in the country, CDC says
The state’s health department recommends all Alaskans carry naloxone, a drug that can rapidly reverse an overdose.
Dozens of Manley Hot Springs residents remain displaced after flood
Some Manley Hot Springs residents are frustrated by a lack of guidance and assistance as they begin recovering from last weekend’s major ice jam flood.
Alaska US House candidates use industry forum to try to stand out in crowded field
With four dozen people vying to become Alaska’s sole U.S. House member, how does anyone corral contenders into a meaningful public forum?
Soldier killed by brown bear on JBER was marking course for navigation training
A bear den was found near the spot where a group of soldiers was attacked by a bear on Tuesday afternoon, killing one of them.
Cruise ships report a lot of COVID data to the authorities, but very little of the information is public
Most cruise ships participating in the CDC's COVID cruise ship program are in the orange category. That could mean a handful of people are sick, or hundreds.
Reality TV star accused of illegally hunting bears in Alaska
The charges say Harvey Neil "Blaine" Anthony featured two illegal black bear kills from within Kenai Fjords on his show.
Wrangell students’ shoe designs win $15K for their school, with a chance to win more
The entire Southeast community is rallying behind the students' effort to win money for their school's art program.
Army poised to revamp Alaska forces to prep for Arctic fight
“We’re trying to get to a place where we have Arctic capable forces — forces that can survive and operate in that environment," said Army Secretary Christine Wormuth.
Mat-Su Democrat files to challenge Murkowski
Pat Chesbro enters a race that already has two candidates running multi-million campaigns.
Far-right web personality ‘Baked Alaska’ faces trial after Capitol riot plea fizzles
“If he wants a trial, he’ll get a fair trial,” said U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan.
Murkowski helps block a bill to protect abortion rights, drawing scorn from Democrats
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said the bill goes too far.
Alaska wildland fire crews ready for action, with state funding to reduce hazardous fuels
Norm McDonald, the state Division of Forestry's Chief of Fire and Aviation, says all it would take to go from an average fire season to a huge one is some hot, dry weather and a lightning strike, or the careless burning of some brush or a campfire.
Uluao ‘Junior’ Aumavae brings community and personal experience to Anchorage’s top equity job
The former NFL player says strong community ties and diversity and equity programs got him to where he is today. He hopes to provide the same opportunities for Anchorage residents.
Assembly narrowly approves $6.2M for new homeless shelter in East Anchorage
The 6-4 vote followed lengthy debate Tuesday night.
Alaska Senate approves budget that includes $5,500 payments to residents
Sen. Mike Shower, R-Wasilla, said the proposal would give the Senate room to negotiate the final figure with the House.
Alaska is fighting a surge in fentanyl deaths with stronger overdose kits
Nearly 300 Alaskans died of opioid overdoses last year, and most of those deaths involved fentanyl.