Alaska House backs off sanctions for legislator in far-right Oath Keepers group
House Majority Leader Chris Tuck said it was “questionable” whether the votes were there to remove Republican Rep. David Eastman from committees.
Murkowski, Young dispute Republican party’s characterization of Jan. 6 attack as ‘legitimate political discourse’
Murkowski calls Jan. 6 "an effort to overturn a lawful election."
Alaska congressional delegation details benefits of federal infrastructure law to state lawmakers
Alaska’s congressional delegation told state lawmakers that the state has a unique opportunity to take advantage of the recently passed federal infrastructure law.
Alaska Native and Native American tribes reach proposed settlement in opioid litigation
The proposed settlement was announced this week following litigation by more than 400 tribes, whose lawyers argued opioid misuse and death have disproportionately affected Native people.
New Alaska documentary examines dangers for teens online | Alaska Insight
Alaska Insight host, Lori Townsend, interviews guests about teen safety online.
Shortened Yukon Quest to start Saturday with ‘game-changer’ trail rest requirements
The 1,000-mile Yukon Quest was canceled for the second year straight, but organizers are hoping to experiment on a shortened 350-mile course this year by allowing mushers to take their mandatory rest on the trail, instead of in checkpoints.
So many Alaskan skiers at the Olympics means busy watching
There's a strong Alaska contingent among the U.S. Olympians starting to arrive in China for the Bejing Winter Olympics.
Stories from Gulf of Alaska fishermen are headed to the Library of Congress
This year’s contributions include stories from mail carriers in Appalachia and health care workers in the Hudson River Valley. Seldovia fisherman Josh Wisniewski’s recordings will be the first from Alaska.
Alaska Senate passes bill to maintain website aimed at spending transparency
The website was launched by former Gov. Sarah Palin in 2008 but was down for nearly a year, beginning in April 2020.
A satellite finds massive methane leaks from gas pipelines
A satellite has detected massive leaks of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, from natural gas plants and pipelines. Most of these releases are deliberate, resulting from sloppy pipeline repairs.
Alternative suspect says he had nothing to do with murder of Sophie Sergie
Kenneth Moto testified Thursday that volunteered to give a DNA sample in 1996 because he wanted to help any way he could solve a crime against a Native person.
Alaska schools have long struggled to hire and keep teachers. The pandemic is making it worse.
The pandemic is making it even more difficult to hire and retain educators in Alaska. Strains from burnout and absenteeism are piling on the stress for a system that’s already buckling under the pressure.
‘Plateau-ish’: Case counts are high, but has omicron peaked in Alaska?
"Nice to not see quite the same upward trajectory," Dr. Anne Zink says, though Alaska case rates still highest in U.S.
3 elementary schools to close in Fairbanks area due to low enrollment, budget challenges
The three schools that will close are Joy and Nordale elementary schools in Fairbanks and Anderson Elementary School on Eielson Air Force Base. Students will be moved to nearby elementary schools.
2 Alaska infants have died of COVID, the state’s first pediatric deaths tied to the illness
Both Alaskans were infants from Southcentral Alaska. They’re the first COVID-19 deaths of any Alaskan under the age of 20 since the pandemic began, according to health officials.
So you’ve got COVID. Here’s what to do.
Omicron is still spreading and it's crazy contagious. Experts share seven steps to deal with an infection, protect your household from getting sick and stay sane in the process.
Alaska permafrost thaw is clue in mystery of Arctic methane explosions
Arctic methane explosions and the scientists who love to study them are the focus of the newest episode of the public television program Nova.
Sarah Palin’s court battle with the New York Times resumes after her COVID illness
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was back in a New York City courtroom Thursday, more than a week after the start of a trial in her libel lawsuit against The New York Times was postponed because she tested positive for COVID-19.
An Anchorage restaurant operator says the pandemic is still hitting the industry hard
Uncertainty with staffing and COVID outbreaks are causing daily headaches in the industry, says restaurant operator Jack Lewis.
A piece of space junk the size of a school bus is barreling straight toward the moon
Astronomers predict that on March 4, a piece of a rocket launched in 2015 will crash into the moon. It's believed to be first time something man-made has accidentally crashed into the moon.