Fairbanks school board president apologizes after criticizing lawmakers’ veto-override votes
Brandy Harty had suggested lawmakers caved to threats from Gov. Mike Dunleavy to vote against overriding his veto of increased school spending.
Landslide-triggered tsunamis can strike without warning. Alaska researchers are trying to change that.
Human-caused climate change may lead to more wave-generating slides. A new method could help detect them in time.
After revisions Federal Highway Administration approves most of Alaska’s transportation plan
Federal officials still rejected six transportation projects, including $68.7 million toward the Port of Alaska repair project in Anchorage.
Missteps from Alaska’s education department could cost the state millions in grants, feds say
A federal “high risk” designation could cost the state grant funding because it did not comply with requirements for pandemic relief funds.
Lawmakers clash over Permanent Fund dividend amount as House debates budget
The PFD is one of the most hotly-debated issues in the Legislature every year — and it’s not necessarily a party-line issue.
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Anchorage airport officials hope incentive program encourages airlines to test new routes
The Alaska Department of Transportation introduced a program this year called the International Passenger and Cargo Service Incentive Program which aims to encourage airlines to try new routes.
Chevron owns a city’s news site. Many stories aren’t told.
Chevron operates a major refinery in Richmond, Calif. It also owns the city's dominant news site, putting its own spin on events.
Anchorage’s long overdue financial audit may cost the city millions
Annual, audited financial records are a condition to keep various grants flowing to the city from the state and federal governments.
Sunday is the deadline to file for 2024’s Alaska Permanent Fund dividend
Alaskans have until 11:59 p.m. Sunday to apply online. State PFD Division offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau close at 4 p.m. Friday.
Juneau Empire, Peninsula Clarion owner sold to Mississippi-based newspaper group
Carpenter Media Group and Canadian investors now own the Empire, the Clarion and the Homer News among more than 100 publications in the sale.
Man fatally shot outside Turnagain apartment complex, Anchorage police say
Police said the victim, found outside a West 31st Avenue apartment building just after midnight Thursday, was taken to a hospital but later died.
Peltola’s votes show she’s one of the least loyal Democrats in the U.S. House
Alaska’s congresswoman votes against her party at twice the average rate, mostly on energy and immigration measures.
Kensington Gold Mine near Juneau reports 105,000-gallon tailings spill
Staff at the mine, about 45 miles north of Juneau, said the spill happened in late January after an underground pipeline leaked.
Nunam Iqua man charged with murdering woman during snowmachine trip
Fredrick Abraham, 25, was arrested after 30-year-old Joan Camille's death during a March 15 trip between Nunam Iqua and Emmonak.
Alaska SeaLife Center hires new CEO
Wei Ying Wong, who succeeds Tara Riemer, has served with the Seward-based center since 2021 as its chief science and education officer.
Republican lawmakers abruptly cancel hearing on Alaska prison deaths over legal concerns
Republican lawmakers cited concerns about an ongoing wrongful death lawsuit against the state in which the ACLU of Alaska is co-counsel.
Body of woman lost under Eagle River ice in December found
Police say a body found Sunday at the North Fork Trailhead is that of Amanda Richmond, last seen Dec. 23 trying to rescue a dog from the river.
Alaska House votes to broaden membership of injury, death review panels
Alaska operates medical committees examining maternal and child mortality, overdose deaths, and cases where a child was born with syphilis.
What we know and don’t know about Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse
Rescue efforts have turned to recovery after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, as the region braces for a long and costly reconstruction.