‘Landless’ legislation clears U.S. Senate committee for the first time
The bill would return land to the original occupants of five Southeast Alaska communities left out of 1971's Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
Polaris and snowmachine rider who hit sled dog team charged with reckless driving
Three dogs were killed in the crash on the Denali Highway east of Cantwell.
Anchorage police arrest man who they say shot at cars on the Glenn Highway
A passenger in one car had injuries that were not life-threatening. A police car was also hit.
With new Anchorage waste center, city hopes to help residents minimize trash
The transfer station is a central point for the city’s garbage trucks and residents to dump trash, but also offers opportunities to divert landfill waste.
Anchorage man accused of attempted murder in domestic violence strangling
Police say dispatchers heard Derek Schraffenberger, 45, threaten to kill the female victim in a 911 call made during the Jan. 14 assault.
Federal dollars could be ‘game changer’ for Alaska families
Child welfare advocates are hopeful an expanded child tax credit and other components of the bill could directly improve Alaska children's well-being.
Alaska House approves major update to alcohol laws, including changes for breweries
Brewery and distillery taprooms will be able to stay open until 9 p.m.
Religion and climate change – can you talk about both?
Is climate change a religious issue? A group of Alaskans says yes, and a national survey supports them, for some groups. Alaskans joined together this weekend in Anchorage for an interfaith Earth Care Jamboree.
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Utah man sentenced to 30 years in prison for Alaska cruise ship homicide
Kenneth Manzanares, 43, on Thursday was also sentenced to five years of supervised release if he finishes serving out his 30 year federal prison term.
Following majority departure, Dunleavy to lose committee seats
When Senator Mike Dunleavy left the Senate majority last week, he knew it meant he would lose some of his official positions of power. Listen now
Anchorage city employees accuse Mayor Bronson’s office of monitoring security footage to see who’s talking to ombudsman
The ombudsman said he's referring the matter to the city prosecutor.
Legislature sprints to meet session deadline
The legislature is pulling the final strings for issues that have been left hanging until the end of the session. With the adjournment only...
Dems Kawasaki and Dodge take leads from questioned ballots, absentees still to be counted
If Kathryn Dodge wins her race, the Alaska House could be split 20-20 with members of a mostly Democratic caucus and a Republican caucus.
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.
40,000 ballots set for counting tomorrow, next week
The Division of Elections will begin counting more than 40,000 remaining absentee, early and questioned ballots tomorrow, working through next Tuesday to clear up...
Trump administration takes next step towards oil lease sales in ANWR
One year after Congress voted to allow oil development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the Trump administration has taken another step towards making it happen.
New Norwegian champ, Joar Ulsom wins 2018 Iditarod
The 31-year-old Norwegian is the first musher to disrupt the Seavey dynasty, in a grueling race that has dragged on longer than recent years. Listen now
New record high oil price based on shortage speculation
Crude oil closed above $80/barrel for the first time today – with West Texas Crude ending up at $80.09 on New York markets. Oil...
Anchorage parents, students ask school board to keep funding for language immersion programs
The Anchorage School District may close schools, cut immersion programs or restructure some middle-school programs to close a $68 million budget deficit.
Skiff capsizes from ferry Columbia’s wake in Wrangell Narrows
A wake from the Alaska state ferry Columbia caused a small skiff to capsize in the Wrangell Narrows near Petersburg.