Here’s how to decide if you’re safe to go out when you’re recovering from omicron
If you have a current infection, you might be wondering, when is it safe for me to step out and socialize again?
New AEDC president focused on making Anchorage more attractive to workers
Jenna Wright, the Anchorage Economic Development Corp.'s new head, says the city needs to become more desirable and affordable to workers.
Pentagon scraps Fort Greely missile plan
The Pentagon is canceling a project to improve its ground-based missile interceptors, most of which are housed at Fort Greely in the Interior of Alaska.
Cut off by avalanche, Hiland Road residents lean on snowmachine shuttle and each other
Now that residents are feeling less at risk of further slides, some say they’re enjoying their temporary isolation.
Claman replaces Begich as Anchorage mayor
In Anchorage, this was an historic weekend. Like other communities, residents celebrated the 50th anniversary of the signing of the proclamation for Alaska statehood....
A lifetime of subsistence fishing tells story of Yup’ik tradition
Each summer, Alaskans take to the rivers, bays and oceans to subsistence fish. Some head out to set nets, others may use dip nets, but the end goal is the same: to stock up on enough fresh fish to last the winter.
Trump acquitted: Murkowski among 7 Republicans who voted to convict.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski told a reporter afterward that she knew some Alaskans would be proud of her and some dismayed, and that there could be repercussions for her.
Soldier killed by brown bear on JBER was marking course for navigation training
A bear den was found near the spot where a group of soldiers was attacked by a bear on Tuesday afternoon, killing one of them.
U.S. Marshalls to Combat Crime in Western Alaska
Angela Denning-Barnes, KYUK – Bethel
The U.S. Marshall’s office has stepped forward to help Western Alaska combat crime that keeps local officers too...
Alaskans in the Interior digging out after a wintry weekend wallop of snow, ice, wind
Another foot of snow fell in Fairbanks Tuesday into Wednesday and the community continues to deal with rough road conditions and power outages caused by falling trees.
Bust a move: International duo brings breakdancing to Juneau
A visiting breakdance duo has been teaching Juneau residents some new moves. They’re featured in a documentary that’s playing in town over the weekend about hip hop culture and social change in Uganda.
The push to hire locally in AK
The number of nonresident workers in Alaska surpassed the number of residential workers in 2014. What's causing this statistic and what can be done to encourage local hiring within the state? This week's Alaska Edition tackles these questions and looks at the legality of policies aiming to increase the number of Alaskan workers.
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2 Kasilof residents charged with animal cruelty after dog found frozen to death
Staff at a Soldotna veterinary clinic said one of several dogs left outside in the case had likely died of malnourishment and hypothermia.
Anxiety creeps into oil-dependent Alaska as banks step back from Arctic investment
An aggressive advocacy campaign against banks' involvement in Arctic oil means that Alaska companies are facing more obstacles to raise the cash they need. They've responded by tailoring their pitches to financial institutions, as Alaska lawmakers fight back.
Exxon Not to Appeal Spill Decision
Plaintiffs in the Exxon Valdez oil spill case got some good news over the weekend. Exxon has decided not to appeal a recent ruling...
How to file your tax returns: 6 things you should know this year
For something that's legally required, taxes can be confusing. This guide covers the latest credits and deductions — and how to plan ahead for next year.
Eek man charged with murdering woman after standoff with troopers
Troopers arrested Nick Beebe, 41, in the death of 38-year-old Lorna White after a Tuesday standoff in which a trooper fired on him.
Oil Industry warns against increasing oil taxes
The companies producing oil on Alaska’s North Slope today repeated warnings to the legislature that the new oil taxes proposed by the governor –...
Cold Case Remains Unsolved
Diana Gish, KMXT – Kodiak
A murder that took place almost 30 years ago in Kodiak remains unsolved. Fisherman Thomas Carbine was found dead...
Army Corps of Engineers affirms denial of permit for Pebble Mine
It's another in a long string of rulings against the project. Still, opponents of the mine say their fight isn't over.