U.S. Senate passes budget that could open ANWR
The prospect of drilling rigs in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge just got a little more realistic. Listen now
Fish were plentiful, but fishermen scarce for Southeast Alaska’s first summer king opening
Southeast trollers brought in about 85,000 king salmon from July 1 to July 12, around 8,000 fish over the target for the first opener of the season.
Looking for love: Newspaper diversifies revenue stream with dating website
A new dating website with a familiar parent company familiar is an attempt at diversifying revenues, shedding light on the unconventional ways media groups are trying to find money to pay for the news.
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Governor’s team contrasts 10-year plan and alternatives, but House speaker says message is ill-timed
The plan looks at what the state would spend over the next 10 years if the Legislature adopts all of Dunleavy’s spending proposals — and if lawmakers and Alaskans amend the state constitution to limit spending.
Senate committee grills state over inaccurate oil production forecast
Alaska’s Department of Revenue faced criticism during a Senate Finance Committee meeting on Friday after it put out its spring forecast. It predicts an unprecedented 12 percent drop in oil production next year. Listen now
The only thing people in Crooked Creek agree on about the Donlin Mine is that it’s coming
Some residents of Crooked Creek see the potential for much needed economic development while others see the possible disruption of their subsistence lifestyle.
Lawyer arrested, charged with smuggling drugs to jailed client
An Anchorage attorney and her client are charged with smuggling drugs into jail. Listen now
Thousands of Alaskans are still waiting for food stamps as state scrambles for solutions
Even Alaskans who have now gotten their benefits say that the months they went without left them with debt and fears for the future.
Juneau plans to educate residents through electricity crisis
City, state and federal officials have been discussing how to help Juneau weather its short-term crisis of very expensive electricity. Some members of Juneau’s...
Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly considers $38.5M Homer hospital bond
The bond would go towards acquiring land and much needed maintenance for South Peninsula Hospital.
Alaska avalanche expert says more should be done to avoid putting homes in slide paths
Anchorage-based avalanche expert Doug Fesler says more should be done to avoid building in avalanche paths.
Stevens trial judge orders juror to explain herself to the court
The federal judge who presided over the Senator Ted Stevens trial has ordered a missing juror to explain herself to the court. Judge Emmet...
Dunleavy points to university budget cut agreement as a model
Nonprofit leaders have said they’re open to working with the governor. But it’s unclear how the approach will work in practice.
Alaska’s outsourcing of guardianship led to dysfunction and debt
Anchorage Daily News reporter Iris Samuels says the man behind a nonprofit that took the cases “bit off more than he could chew.”
Alaska on track for record voter turnout
Alaska is on its way to a huge voter turnout for tomorrow's general election, if the people voting early and casting absentee ballots are...
COVID’s endgame: Scientists have a clue about where SARS-CoV-2 is headed
Pandemic predictions have been made — and then things would change. But based on models and studies (including a 1980s test that squirted virus up human noses), researchers have a new endgame thesis.
Alaskans rally against drilling, climate change outside of GLACIER conference
About 200 people gathered on the Park Strip in downtown Anchorage on Monday afternoon to protest offshore drilling in the Arctic and to speak in favor of stronger measures to fight climate change.
Anchorage Mayor Bronson announces plan for sheltering homeless during the winter
Bronson's plan includes using up to 20 portable buildings to house people.
Mat-Su school bus service resumes as drivers end their monthlong strike
Drivers approved a three-year contract deal on Sunday.
Feds sue state over salmon fishing rules on the Kuskokwim
The lawsuit says the state must limit subsistence fishing on the Kuskokwim River to rural residents in times of scarcity.