Murkowski gains immunity from Trump revenge with Alaska’s new voting system
If Murkowski had to face a Trump-endorsed candidate in a Republican primary, her chances weren't good. But that's not going to happen.
Sitka artist becomes first Indigenous winner of the ‘Oscars of kids books’
Sitka illustrator Michaela Goade was awarded one of the highest honors in children’s literature this week for her work on “We are Water Protectors.” Goade, who is Tlingit, is the first Indigenous person to win the Caldecott Medal.
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.
Biden suspends new leases for oil and gas development on federal lands, including in Alaska
President Joe Biden hit pause Wednesday on any new leases for oil and gas development on federal lands, drawing cheers from conservation groups and criticism from the fossil fuel industry.
Alaska advocates see severe child abuse skyrocket during pandemic
Abuse reports are down overall and advocates say it's because there have been fewer eyes on children during the pandemic.
Lamenting Biden’s moves to ‘target’ oil and gas, Sullivan votes no on Yellen confirmation
Sen. Sullivan says the Biden administration shouldn't discriminate against oil and gas, and that all energy sectors matter.
Alaska US senators split on attempt to derail Trump impeachment trial
Sen. Murkowski is among only five Republicans voting to keep Trump's impeachment trial on track.
The new, more contagious COVID-19 strain arrived in Alaska — a month ago
Identifying the strain of a positive COVID-19 test typically takes about five days.
But with these particular samples, workers at a Fairbanks lab encountered a string of technical problems that delayed the results.
LISTEN: Giant Alaskan legend from early UFC dies of COVID-19
Paul Varelans was a 6-foot-8, 300-pound giant from Fairbanks and a pioneer in the now wildly popular Ultimate Fighting Championship. He died at the age of 51 battling COVID in an Atlanta hospital.
Anchorage Assemblywoman removed from Human Rights Commission over comments defending Nazi terminology
The Anchorage Assembly member made comments on social media defending Nazi terminology on a pair of custom Alaska license plates.
The state’s vaccine website is improving. Here’s how to make the most of it.
Alaska has the highest rate of COVID-19 vaccinations in the country, but many Alaskans who qualify for the vaccine still haven’t been able to get one because of trouble navigating the state’s website.
Fairbanks leaders plead for answers after string of unsolved missing persons cases
Eight individuals, including five Alaska Native people who've gone missing in the Fairbanks area since last May remain unaccounted for.
With more vaccines arriving in Alaska, state debuts new appointment hotline
With February’s shipment of COVID-19 vaccine expected soon, Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration said Monday that it’s replacing its existing leave-a-message approach with a live hotline.
The COVID-19 testing crunch is over. But fewer Alaskans are getting tests — a trend officials want to change.
Supply shortages have relented. And a company built the state’s first commercial testing lab, with the ability to process 20,000 tests a day.
Now, there’s a new and different problem: Fewer Alaskans are getting tested.
Sinkhole opens under Chefornak home, forcing family to evacuate
In Chefornak, a family was forced to evacuate their home because a sinkhole caused by thawing permafrost formed underneath it. That family had to move into a building intended to be a quarantine facility.
Forecast predicts another poor sockeye season for Cook Inlet
Fish and Game's area manager for UCI commercial fisheries says the projections aren’t surprising.
Concerns raised about the future of Alaska’s foster care system under Dunleavy plan to split state health department
Tribal organizations, advocates for foster children and the largest state worker union are all voicing their concerns.
Man arrested in Seattle after allegedly threatening a Ketchikan-bound Alaska Airlines flight
Port of Seattle police arrested a man Saturday morning after authorities say he threatened a Ketchikan-bound Alaska Airlines flight. Police did not release the suspect’s identity.
COVID-19 closes a third Aleutian plant, stranding Bering Sea fishermen at the dock
In the Aleutian port town of Unalaska, at least five local boats are stuck at the dock with nowhere to deliver their cod after the shutdown of the Alyeska Seafoods processing plant. One has a load of fish worth at least $10,000.
Alaskan artists find inspiration in Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem
Amanda Gorman inspired people around the world with her poem. In Alaska, these poets celebrated her accomplishment as a young writer and woman of color.