Gov. Dunleavy’s office contracts ex-aide for ‘statehood defense’
The contract with Strategic Synergies LLC was signed in April and released by Dunleavy’s office last week
Ahead of filing deadline, almost a third of the Alaska Legislature isn’t seeking reelection
Turnover could dampen momentum on a long-awaited fiscal plan, some lawmakers say.
As EPA moves to block Pebble mine, supporters and opponents look to details
The EPA said mining the Pebble deposit would result in unacceptable loss of salmon habitat, both at the site and further downstream.
Special prosecutor charges former Alaska attorney general nominee with sexual abuse of a minor
Ed Sniffen has been charged with three counts of third-degree sexual abuse of a minor.
In-person voting is underway in Alaska’s special primary election. Here’s what to know.
Ballots have been mailed out to registered voters, but if you’d rather vote in person, you can go to one of 170 voting sites.
Bird flu detected in red fox and eagles found dead in Unalaska
Wildlife officials say the animals were most likely feeding on birds that had died from the H5N1 avian influenza.
Pair of hikers rescued from Resurrection Pass
The hikers called for help on their satellite phone saying they couldn't make it through snow and water in the pass.
Just Answers: Where Alaska US House candidates stand on abortion rights
In their own words.
Flying to the Lower 48 this summer? It’ll cost you. A lot.
A round trip ticket from Anchorage to Seattle in July will easily put you out $1,000.
An ocean first: Underwater drone tracks CO2 in Alaska gulf
The research could be a major step forward in ocean greenhouse gas monitoring.
Meet the Sitkan behind the ‘crappy clarinet playing’ of Squidward Tentacles
The musical genius of Squidward can be traced back to one person — now a therapist — who lives in Sitka.
The Uvalde school massacre lasted at least 40 minutes
Local and state officials in Texas release more information, while Americans across the nation continue to express shock and grief at the massacre.
As COVID cases and hospitalizations increase in Alaska, health officials urge caution for older adults
The state department of health reported 1,911 cases on Wednesday. That’s a 14% increase from the previous week, and a 34% increase from this time last month.
How Running Ultramarathons Saved Carol Seppilu’s Life | INDIE ALASKA
Carol Seppilu describes jogging with a tracheotomy as “trying to breathe through a straw while running.” She's even dealt with her trach freezing shut while running in the frigid winter temperatures in Nome, Alaska where she lives.
Alaska Volcano Observatory reclassifies Mt. Edgecumbe as ‘historically active’
But that doesn’t mean it’s any closer to an eruption
EPA proposes to veto Pebble Mine to protect salmon-rich Bristol Bay
It's the step Bristol Bay fishermen and tribes have for years begged the agency to take.
Violating a burn ban is now a misdemeanor in Anchorage
The Anchorage Assembly unanimously approved the emergency ordinance Tuesday as the National Weather Service warned of high fire danger in much of Southcentral through the upcoming holiday weekend.
How the battle over Alaska’s legislative districts landed in court
The state’s high court agreed with an earlier Superior Court decision and wrote that the Redistricting Board “engaged in unconstitutional political gerrymandering."
Alaska parents look desperately for baby formula as nationwide shortage persists
Alaskan parents are taking to Facebook to help each other find baby formula, which is in limited supply nationwide after a recall by a major brand.
Alaska Supreme Court finds Republican gerrymander in Anchorage districts, orders new map
The decision almost certainly ends Alaska’s redistricting process for 2022.