Next election may delay plan to fund state government
Candidates have been announcing plans for governor, lieutenant governor and the Legislature since July. And they’re taking positions that could make a budget deal more difficult. Listen now
Hoonah Suspect Gives Up; Charged with Murder
Casey Kelly, KTOO - Juneau
The standoff is over between Alaska State Troopers and a Hoonah man who allegedly shot and killed two police officers...
Lawmakers reject $3,000 dividend during weekend debate
Early in a marathon day of floor sessions on Saturday, the Alaska House of Representatives rejected a proposal to pay permanent fund dividends of more than $3,000 this year.
Murkowski speaks with constituents about health care during Senate recess
Senator Lisa Murkowski was one of just four of the Senate's 52 Republicans to make a public appearance over the fourth of July. She spoke with constituents about healthcare. Listen now
Angoon students name, launch first dugout canoe since 1882 Bombardment
It was a celebration of enduring culture more than 140 years after the village was devastated by the U.S. Navy shelling.
Iran’s leaders insist the attack against Israel was a ‘victory’
A top Iranian lawmaker says Sunday's attack "humiliated the Israeli regime." But Israel says 99% of Iran's missiles and drones were intercepted.
How did Nazi references get on Alaska license plates?
Within a few days, Alaska officials expect to share more about how the Division of Motor Vehicles managed to issue a pair of personalized license plates referencing Nazi Germany.
Iditarod’s smallest field in race history begs the question: Why so few?
As the Iditarod has become more competitive, the middle- to back-of-the pack mushers who made it more of a cultural event have struggled with rising costs.
Federal energy grants help lighten Alaska nonprofits’ load
Nonprofits typically run on a shoestring, and energy — which the $4 million in federal funding assists with — is usually their second-highest expense.
After a year of dramatic lows, Alaska sees modest climb in oil prices
Right now, West Texas Intermediate, Brent and Alaska North Slope Crude are all selling for over $50 per barrel.
Omicron wave hit Alaska this week, state health leaders say
Over the past five days, between 80% and 95% of COVID-19 cases screened by the state public health lab have had a marker associated with omicron.
Cutter Anacapa Sinks Japanese Ghost Ship After Hours of Shelling
Last night the Coast Guard fired a number of rounds into the derelict Japanese ghost ship off the coast of Southeast Alaska until it burst into flames and then sank. The cutter Anacapa began shelling at around 1:00 pm yesterday afternoon and finally watched it go down at about 6:15, leaving just a light sheen in the water about 180 miles offshore.
More photos of sinking ship
The parent companies of 2 of Alaska’s grocers want to merge. Here’s what we know.
The companies have made sweeping statements about the benefits of merging, but there isn’t anything in place to hold them to those promises.
At Anchorage hearing, Alaskans protest Dunleavy budget proposal, advocate for income tax
More than four dozen people testified against Gov. Mike Dunleavy's budget proposal at a March 2 Anchorage Caucus meeting, with many asking lawmakers to consider tapping into new revenue sources to fund state services.
What happened to the Bronson shelter plan in Anchorage and what happens next? Here’s what we know.
Why did a planned shelter pushed by a conservative administration get quashed by the mayor's ideological allies? And what will happen to the 400 people currently staying at the emergency shelter at the Sullivan Arena this winter?
Photos: China Trade Mission
Alaska's Energy Desk's Rashah McChesney is in China covering Governor Walker's Opportunity Alaska: China Trade & Investment Mission 2018.
Training accident ends Anchorage snowboarder Mancari’s Olympics
The Anchorage snowboarder revealed she ruptured both Achilles tendons. Mancari was set to compete in the women's snowboardcross event on Friday. Listen now
Skagway’s dog bus is an internet sensation
Mo Mountain Mutts' videos have gone from viral posts to national news.
Arctic Ice remains a concern despite good winter
Satellite data released today shows Arctic sea ice has rebounded some over the winter after hitting a record low last summer. The Bering Sea...
Peltola counts FTC action against supermarket merger as a win for bipartisanship
U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola's address to the state Legislature in Juneau was infused with her brand of unity politics.