Judge dismisses challenges to oil lease sales in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska
Environmental groups had argued the federal Bureau of Land Management did not do an adequate environmental review before it held oil lease sales in 2016 and 2017.
Alaska Long Trail advocates seek funding for improvements at popular recreation spots
Advocates of the 500-mile trail network say there has been enough progress to draw long-distance hikers this summer, as they seek state support for more.
Wade pleads not guilty
Joshua Alan Wade pled not guilty this morning to federal charges that he murdered Anchorage nurse Mindy Schloss.
David Shurtleff, APRN - Anchorage
Alaska is the only state to see a decline in median income in 5-year census survey
It was also the only state to see poverty levels stay about the same — all other states saw declines.
Revak stepping down as Peltola’s state director
Josh Revak is a former state legislator. Peltola drew some heat for picking a Republican to serve in a key spot.
No solutions yet for Emmonak economy
The Palin administration could offer no solution today for the economic stress in the village of Emmonak, but says it's still working on it....
After Mat-Su bathroom ban, community fundraises for all-gender high school restroom
To keep trans students from “outing” themselves by asking to use nurses' bathrooms, Morgan Clemmer had an idea: converting a Colony High restroom to be all-gender.
DC police: Driver handled ringing phone as bus struck Skagway mayor and her mother
Gerard Derrick James, 45, was arrested Thursday, according to the D.C. Metropolitan Police. They say video footage shows James picked up his ringing cell phone just before impact.
Anchorage to decide again on an alcohol tax
Anchorage voters will get another chance to vote on an alcohol tax this April.
In a meeting Tuesday night, the Anchorage Assembly opted to...
Dunleavy says second special session could happen on the road system, listing Mat-Su as an option
Governor Mike Dunleavy’s office is considering sites in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough and elsewhere on the road system for a possible second special session.
Akiak residents hope month-long power outage will end this week
Residents say the outage has been catastrophic for many who have lost freezers full of subsistence foods.
Delta variant accounts for 96% of Alaska’s new COVID cases
On Tuesday, a total of 323 Alaskans tested positive for COVID-19 the second-highest daily tally since January.
‘From a cot to a palace’: What one man’s story says about the difficult road out of homelessness
39-year-old Moses Aguilar's journey was smooth, but he was aided by luck at every step of the way, from breaking addiction, to getting an identification.
Before and after photos of Bogoslof Island show big changes after recent eruption
New photos show the dramatic effect of volcanic explosions on Bogoslof Island. The Eastern Aleutian island is home to a volcano that has been erupting since mid-December. Now, the tiny island is even smaller and it’s shaped like a hook. Listen now
Alaska Speaker of the House asks Gov. Dunleavy to cancel special session during COVID-19 surge
Alaska House Speaker Louise Stutes urged Gov. Mike Dunleavy on Friday to cancel the special session scheduled to start on Monday, citing the COVID-19 surge.
New Hampshire may be Nikki Haley’s last chance to keep presidential hopes alive
Haley is the only major GOP candidate left facing former President Donald Trump, after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dropped out Sunday.
Investigation blames U.S. Forest Service for giving Alaska grant used for Roadless Rule fight
A federal watchdog agency said the U.S. Forest Service acted illegally when it awarded a $2 million firefighting grant to the state of Alaska in 2018. The state had asked for the grant to gather input on a proposal to exempt the Tongass National Forest from the Clinton-era Roadless Rule.
Lawsuit seeks to change Alaska legislative policy on vetoes, but the plaintiff is offering a deal
Jeff Landfield, owner of the Alaska Landmine, filed a lawsuit against Speaker of the House Cathy Tilton.
Presidential candidates turn their eyes to Alaska
Alaska's getting more attention from the Presidential candidates. Democrat Hillary Clinton has plans to open a campaign office in Anchorage. And the campaign...
State Rep. Coghill to Fill Vacant Senate Seat
North Pole Representative John Coghill (R) has been chosen to replace Republican Gene Therriault in the state Senate.
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
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