Alaska legislators seek to change campaign contribution limits, permanent fund trustees
One bill would prevent legislators from receiving per diem payments if they fail to pass a budget by the 121st day of regular session.
Anchorage anti-panhandling signs cite unconstitutional law
The city of Anchorage has spent nearly $9,000 on new anti-panhandling signs, but the law the signs refer to was found unconstitutional nearly a decade ago.
Mat-Su schools prepare to reopen Monday after storm damage
The district said power outages and cold temperatures led to water line breaks, boiler failures, broken sprinkler systems and other maintenance issues. But on Friday, Superintendent Randy Trani said the district is on track to fully reopen on Monday.
Omicron drives Alaska to new daily record in COVID cases
Daily case counts hit 1,843 on Wednesday.
Here’s some tips for how to get tested for COVID in Anchorage
While some drive-thru sites are reporting long wait times — sometimes stretching over two hours — there are some ways to get tested faster.
More Alaska health care workers are out sick or in quarantine as omicron hits
The head of the Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Home Association says it’s unclear whether omicron will cause as many hospitalizations as delta did. But, already, it's forcing health care workers off the front lines.
Omicron wave hit Alaska this week, state health leaders say
Over the past five days, between 80% and 95% of COVID-19 cases screened by the state public health lab have had a marker associated with omicron.
Our Washington, DC, correspondent reflects on the Jan. 6 Capitol riot
It’s the one-year anniversary of a dark day in America’s political life — the storming of the U.S. Capitol, by a mob of former President Donald Trump supporters trying to keep him in the White House despite his election loss.
Anchorage School District reduces required COVID isolation to 5 days
The change is in line with new CDC guidelines.
What we know about the symptoms — and the severity — of the omicron variant
Researchers are looking at data from U.S. cases to determine if the variant causes milder disease. Even if the answer is yes, they say, rates of hospitalization could be high during the surge.
Alaska Airlines to reduce flights due to omicron staffing shortage
Alaska Airlines will reduce departures by 10% through the end of January due to omicron-related staffing challenges, the company said in a statement Thursday.
Anchorage Assembly members concerned over city’s communication, readiness for omicron
Assembly members have been increasingly vocal about concerns the city isn’t doing an adequate job communicating about how to get tested as cases rise quickly. The lack of attendance at the meeting added to a wider concern that the city’s health department isn’t prepared for the anticipated omicron surge that has already caused significant problems for schools and businesses in other cities.
State prioritizes new construction for Napakiak school threatened by erosion
Napakiak’s existing school is within 64 feet of an eroding riverbank.
They believe in Trump’s ‘Big Lie.’ Here’s why it’s been so hard to dispel
The resilience of the "Big Lie" is prompting consternation and creative efforts to reach those who remain adamant — despite all evidence to the contrary — that the 2020 presidential vote was rigged.
Ed Rasmuson remembered for putting Alaska ahead of politics
Alaska lost a champion and a colossal philanthropist when retired banker Ed Rasmuson died Tuesday at age 81.
Bethel residents donate food and music to a new batch of stranded travelers at Grant Aviation
Many travelers who had been stuck in Bethel for weeks over the holidays have finally made it home to their villages on Grant Aviation flights. But now, there's a new batch of passengers stranded.
Southeast Alaska’s ever-deepening snow ‘a real problem and a real hassle’
Winter weather is in full effect across Alaska, but unusually high snow accumulation is testing Southeast. Usually some snow melts between storms, but that’s not happening this winter.
Authorities locate mother of baby found in box in Fairbanks
Authorities have located the mother of a baby found abandoned in a cardboard box in frigid conditions in Fairbanks last week, Alaska State Troopers reported Wednesday.
12 photos of the wreckage from Mat-Su’s powerful windstorm
As winds subside, Alaskans in the Mat-Su are assessing damage and cleaning up the wreckage. Here's what that looks like.
As winds subside, Mat-Su residents take stock of devastation
Finding food and supplies is still challenging for residents, many who have been without power for days.