State asks for new housing units to help Alaskans in recovery
$2 million in federal funds could spread up to 10 new recovery residences around the state to assist Alaskans re-entering community.
Anchorage Police Confirm Body Found in Lake is Samantha Koenig
An Anchorage police spokesman says the Alaska state medical examiner's office has confirmed that a body recovered from Matanuska Lake is that of an 18-year-old coffee stand worker who vanished Feb. 1. Read More
Patient at Anchorage transitional care center is Alaska’s latest coronavirus death
The Providence Transitional Care Center in East Anchorage is the site of the state’s largest coronavirus outbreak.
Body of missing Ketchikan woman found
Troopers say a walker spotted Christiana Watt's body at Ward Lake Monday morning. No foul play is initially suspected in her death.
State medical officer encourages Alaskans to wear homemade masks
The number of Alaskans diagnosed with COVID-19 had grown to 147, up from 143 cases a day earlier.
Wildfire smoke contributes to thousands of deaths each year in the U.S.
Two new studies show the unseen toll smoke is taking on people across the country. Climate change is likely to make the problem even bigger.
Washington State Reports Swine Flu Cases
Alaska's closest U-S neighbor has 13 probable cases of H-1-N-1 swine flu. Washington State health officials identified the first cases in the state late...
Welcoming family into your home for Thanksgiving? Here’s how to keep COVID out.
Intergenerational indoor gatherings, a.k.a, Thanksgiving dinner, still pose a COVID risk to older adults and the immunocompromised. Here's how to keep everyone safe.
Alaska’s first case of highly contagious bird flu strain confirmed in Mat-Su chickens
State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Gerlach says the Mat-Su case confirms that migrating birds have brought avian influenza to Alaska.
As reported Delta-area mountain lion sightings increase, wildlife managers search for evidence
Officials have confirmed the presence of mountain lions in Southeast Alaska, but have yet to substantiate reports of animals roaming further north.
Mushing Explained Video: Genetic super-dogs
How exactly are sled dogs different from typical house dogs? Dr. Stuart Nelson, the Iditarod’s chief veterinarian, compares dogs to NFL players. On a pro team, the sled dogs would be the wide receivers.
“They’re fast, they’re light on their feet. A lab would be more like a defensive tackle,” said Nelson.
Governor Palin back on the job Thursday
Sarah Palin returns to Alaska tonight, no longer a Republican Vice Presidential contender. Palin's spokesman Bill McCallister says the Governor will ride the McCain/Palin...
Prosecutors wrap up corruption case against Kott
Federal prosecutors finished presenting their political corruption case against former State Representative Pete Kott today.
Steve Heimel, APRN - Anchorage
An empty-nest mama bear just won Fat Bear Week
Like an ursine Sarah Connor, Grazer is one tough mother. She preemptively attacks huge males that might threaten her offspring.
Iditarod musher Petit and his dogs chow down in Ruby after arriving first to the Yukon River town
Both the Big Lake musher and his voracious huskies were eager to eat, having made it to the Yukon River first Thursday night.
Anchorage’s Alissa Pili selected 8th in WNBA draft
Pili is the sixth Alaskan to make the WNBA. She now shares the record as the highest overall WNBA draft pick by an Alaskan.
Trump infrastructure plan has rural money, but can Alaska have some?
The White House has presented its long promised infrastructure plan. It’s getting mixed reviews from Alaska's U.S. senators. Listen now
A suit over federal emissions rules caps an active year for Alaska in federal court
Attorney General Treg Taylor has cast the growing volume of litigation as a response to threats from the federal government and outside groups.
Murkowski sticks with GOP to confirm anti-abortion nominee to bench
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski helped the Senate confirm President Trump’s 65th federal trial court judge. The nominee, Wendy Vitter, overcame substantial criticism from abortion rights groups.
Iditarod champion Rick Mackey dies of cancer at age 71
Mackey won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in 1983 and his late brother, Lance, won an unprecedented four straight championships.