The Beach Road landslide in Haines is stable for now but could slide again, report says
Geologists say that loose, saturated soil and weak bedrock were behind the December 2020 landslide.
Cooler, rainy weather slows growth of Interior Alaska wildfires
But firefighters are keeping a close eye on the long-term forecast that calls for warmer-than-usual weather to return.
Alaska judge’s cases under review after discovery of sexualized relationships with prosecutors
Defense attorneys say former Judge Joshua Kindred’s secret relationships might’ve led to unfair rulings against their clients.
BLM projects ‘insignificant’ impact from seismic work in ANWR
Officials from the Bureau of Land Management expect "no significant impact" from a 3d seismic survey in the Arctic Refuge. They expect to approve the request in time for work to begin this winter. Enviros say the work could disturb denning polar bears. Listen now
Conservation Groups May Oppose State in Sea Lion Battle
Ellen Lockyer, KSKA – Anchorage
Conservation groups may take sides in the state suit filed today against the National Marine Fisheries Service. Mike Levine...
New Attorney General Takes on Point Hope
A new state attorney general is taking immediate action against a lawsuit filed by the Alaska Native village of Point Hope. Only hours after...
The more contagious BA.2 version of omicron is now the most common in the US
The CDC estimates that the BA.2 strain now accounts for more than half — 54.9% — of coronavirus infections nationwide.
Federal resources on the way in search for missing Nome woman
The Federal Bureau of Investigations may become involved with the investigation.
Gov. Walker announces public safety plan
Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth said reducing crime will take enhanced collaboration across different departments. Listen now
New CDC isolation guidelines raise concerns among health experts
Cutting the isolation for positive cases to five days could lead to more infections if people don't take masking seriously. A testing requirement, would have made the policy safer, experts say.
Alaska Supreme Court says judge was wrong to stall recall of Gov. Dunleavy while appeal plays out
The group seeking to recall Alaska GOP Gov. Mike Dunleavy can proceed with signature-gathering while an appeal of the campaign's legality plays out, the Alaska Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Omicron drives Alaska to new daily record in COVID cases
Daily case counts hit 1,843 on Wednesday.
Interior stalls aerial survey in Izembek Refuge, says Murkowski
The state is conducting surveys in the refuge to advance a controversial road for King Cove. It needs permits to continue.
Murkowski supports commission to investigate attack on Capitol
She is the second GOP senator to back the Jan. 6 commission bill. Sen. Sullivan says he hasn't decided.
Juneau Mayor Offers Compromise Senate Candidate
Juneau’s mayor today (Monday) said he’s actively getting involved in trying to find a state senator for the capital city. Bruce Botelho released a...
Lake Minchumina residents petition USPS to maintain postal services
Residents of Lake Minchumina, in the Interior, are trying to convince the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) not to pull out of the community. On...
Troopers investigate 2 recent cases of possible abduction, sexual assault near Fairbanks
Both involve Alaska Native women who were found along Chena Hot Springs Road east of Fairbanks in recent weeks.
Anchorage School District says rotating bus schedule will continue until further notice
District leaders had previously hoped to end its rotating bus schedule by the start of October. But not enough drivers are coming back from tourism jobs in time.
Facing a $16M repair bill, state to pull Malaspina ferry out of service
The 56-year-old Alaska Marine Highway System vessel will be stored in Ketchikan this January, according to the Department of Transportation.
Climate change will deliver more heavy precipitation events to Southcentral. Is Anchorage prepared?
Some neighborhoods waited more than a week to be plowed after recent snowstorms.