Anchorage’s deputy health director resigns
It’s unclear what led to Dave D’Amato’s resignation about three months into his job as one of the top officials in the city’s health department.
CDC says Americans can now go unmasked in many parts of the country
The federal health agency released new guidance for when Americans need to mask up indoors, saying about 70% of the population lives in a place where it's safe to go mask free.
Ketanji Brown Jackson, Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, has blazed trails all her life
Unlike most judges, her background is not as a prosecutor or major corporate lawyer, and her personal life also defies stereotypes.
For some Alaskans, a foreign war hits close to home
Alaskans have been watching Russia’s invasion unfold from thousands of miles away this week. But for some, the news hits closer to home.
‘You’re all on the same team’: Junior Native Youth Olympics bring Alaskan kids together
This year’s Junior Native Youth Olympic Games are virtual, with nearly 300 participants sending in videos of themselves competing in the events.
For the first time in nearly 2 decades, Mekoryuk has a high school basketball team
Two girls and five boys play on the co-ed team in a season that has gone quite well.
Alaska lawmaker retaliates after Washington proposes tax on fuel exports
The Washington legislation would increase fuel exported to Alaska, Idaho and Oregon by 6 cents per gallon. It wouldn’t affect Washington residents.
How a rise in oil prices could impact this year’s PFD
With a recent rise in oil prices, the governor is again pushing for a higher PFD, plus an additional payment to boost last year's PFD. Legislators have other ideas.
Alaska delegation condemns Putin’s aggression; senators say Biden could do more
Murkowski and Sullivan say Biden's crisis energy policy falls short
Hatcher Pass avalanche closure could last another two weeks or more
The state transportation department closed Hatcher Pass Road on Feb. 14.
Alaska-based troops have not been deployed in response to Russia invasion, commanders say
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered another 7,000 troops to Europe Thursday to bolster NATO member nations in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Pediatricians say misinformation is a barrier to kids getting vaccinated
In Alaska, only 25% of kids aged 5 to 11 have received at least one shot. Nationally, 31% have.
In Ukraine, the road to war was paved by the failure of diplomacy
The invasion of Ukraine occurred despite weeks of diplomatic efforts, including calls between President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin and European leaders' visits to Putin in Moscow.
Vets were once unsure whether Zeke would live. Now, he’s racing in the Iditarod.
Six years ago, Kailyn Davis adopted Zeke. He was a hairless, scabby rescue dog. She says running with a dog team has helped him heal.
A man threatened to kill himself. Juneau police shot at him, and hit two nearby homes instead.
State and local authorities say they're investigating the shooting.
Mask and COVID-19 test requirements are dropped for Alaska State Capitol
The rules will continue to require those who test positive for the virus to isolate.
Legislative Council approves plan to spend up to $5.5M to convert Juneau building into apartments for lawmakers
The council voted 9 to 5 to approve the plan to spend up to $5.5 million to turn the Assembly Building into 33 apartments for the session.
Judge: Sarah Palin seeks new trial in defamation lawsuit
The judge said jurors knew before delivering their verdict against Palin that he had ruled against her as a matter of law the previous day.
As COVID numbers drop, state health officials continue to urge vaccination
State epidemiologist Dr. Joe McLaughlin shared data that shows COVID infections carry much greater risk for heart problems than vaccinations.
Sitka lawmaker breaks two leg bones in paragliding mishap
Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins had gone paragliding in Anchorage over the weekend with fellow lawmaker Rep. Laddie Shaw.