Ketchikan police chief to step down in exchange for dismissal of assault charges against him
Jeffrey Walls has agreed to retire effective Sept. 9, the day before his trial for five misdemeanor assault charges was set to begin.
Palmer feud led to gas-station worker’s fatal shooting, police say
Isaac Beshaw, 22, faces a first-degree murder charge in the Monday death of Steven Williams, 22, at a Speedway Express station.
In Valdez, the city hopes it’s found a solution to the affordable housing crisis
City officials in Valdez are pursuing an all-of-the-above solution — and they’re hoping to serve as a model for other communities.
Anchorage police to incorporate virtual reality into training with emphasis on de-escalation
A federal grant created in the aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd in 2020 will cover the cost of APD's virtual reality system.
New research uses 130 years of historic flood observations to help identify future risks
Researchers compiled and analyzed a database of hundreds of written accounts and observations going back to the late 1880s.
North Slope oil project is on track, Santos head tells industry gathering
Kevin Gallagher, CEO of Santos, told the Alaska Oil and Gas Association conference that the Pikka project is nearly 60% complete.
‘Taste of home’: New Latino- and Hispanic- owned restaurants serve up culture alongside cuisine
From mole enchiladas to mangonadas, the restaurants are not just bringing new foods to Anchorage — they're fostering community spaces for residents looking for a taste of home.
From engineering to oncology, Anchorage freshmen explore career paths in new academy class
The Career exploration class is designed to help students identify interests and select a potential career.
Delegates from Anchorage’s Japanese sister city celebrate park renamed in their honor
Anchorage’s Sand Lake Park has been renamed to honor the 55-year sister city relationship with Chitose, Japan.
Spike in salmon shark sightings near Kodiak stumps researchers
The sharks are turning up in fishermen's nets more often, but scientists say it's not clear whether their Alaska population has risen.
Alaska Pacific University is offering a new scholarship with money from a student-managed investment fund
The fund grew from $200,000 to nearly $2 million since it started in 2001.
Alaska’s primary election turnout is on pace to be third-lowest in 50 years
Historical trends indicate the cause may be a boring ballot and a growing voter roll.
Peltola and Begich square off in their first forum of the year
The leading candidates for Alaska's U.S. House seat vied for the support of the oil industry at an Anchorage conference.
From pig roasts to pride: How Anchorage’s summer BBQs foster community and celebrate culture
For some, barbecues serve as more than just seasonal gatherings. They foster community, allowing people to forge new friendships, and share their cultures.
Geologists investigating Ketchikan landslide causes, after four fatal Alaska slides in a decade
Rainfall saturating the ground, potentially triggered by wind, are common culprits in landslides in Southeast Alaska.
Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta residents brace for fall storms after early floods and erosion
Last week’s fierce storms aren’t unprecedented, but longtime residents say they aren't all that normal either.
Kayaker’s death near Kodiak under investigation, troopers say
Troopers say Michael Thomas Motes, 37, was found dead shortly after U.S. Coast Guard searchers spotted an empty kayak Monday.
Progressive drops out of West Anchorage state House race, leaving Democrat uncontested
Nick Moe had challenged Democrat Carolyn Hall for the House District 16 seat that was left vacant by Jennie Armstrong.
Why are some Republican candidates quitting Alaska’s general election? Strategy.
With Republican voters reluctant to use ranked choice voting, candidates are seeking to avoid a split in the electorate.
As climate change alters berry production in Alaska, communities find ways to adapt
Researchers at UAF have been collecting berry data over the past two decades and communities are using that to help guide interventions.