Marvin Sentenced To 198 Years
John Marvin, Junior has been sentenced to 198 years in prison for the murder of two Hoonah police officers. The 47-year old Hoonah resident will essentially spend the rest of his life in prison for gunning down two officers in front of their families, and then holding other officers at bay in a stand-off for more than a day.
Enviros sound the alarm on ANWR
Environmentalists are warning that the Republican plan to cut taxes could include a move that would open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling. Listen now
Iditarod teams consider options for run down the Yukon River
Halfway to Nome, the real racing has begun as Iditarod dog teams make their way to Ruby, the first stop along the Yukon River. Somewhere in the next 134 miles, teams must take a mandatory eight-hour layover, but gaps are starting to open up in the field. The challenge for mushers now is how and when they will decide to make their big moves.
APOC fines former GOP Alaska Rep. Pruitt for “widespread, serious” campaign finance violations
"Pruitt's testimony before the commission was unconvincing and appeared to be self-serving," the watchdogs wrote in a 12-page order this week. "At best, his reporting and attempted compliance with the law was haphazard. At worst, he engaged in deliberate non-reporting."
Anchorage Hospitals Compete For New ER Beds
Two big hospitals in Anchorage have competing visions for how to expand access to emergency care. Alaska Regional wants to build two freestanding emergency departments on opposite ends of the city while Providence is hoping to add beds to specialize in pediatric emergencies on its campus.
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Quinhagak’s museum has the world’s largest collection of Yup’ik artifacts, and archeologists keep finding more
This year alone they found five complete masks, new arrowheads, spoons, stick dolls, ivory earrings, ulus and more.
Toshiba moving ahead with nuclear power proposal for Galena
Toshiba is ready to move forward with seeking a license for the nuclear reactor proposed for Galena. The Japanese corporation announced its intentions in...
Lieutenant Governor Calls for Expanding Special Session
Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell has asked State House and Senate leaders to extend the planned one-day special session on August tenth in Anchorage.
Dave Donaldson,...
Despite community pushback, some say authorized homeless campground in Anchorage is needed
Community leaders say the abrupt opening of the Centennial Campground in East Anchorage was poorly planned, but homeless advocates say it’s a place where campers can feel safe.
Crab fisherman overboard and missing northwest of Cold Bay
A crab fisherman aboard the Kodiak-based Seabrooke fell overboard this morning when his foot got tangled in a line while he was setting pots...
Mat-Su Vets Rail Against VA During Secretary’s Visit
A listening session held Thursday night in Wasilla by the head of the Department of Veterans Affairs was dominated by complaints about the healthcare system for veterans in Alaska.
House bill seeks full PFD this year, with lower amounts in the future
The House bill could provide the basis for breaking the current impasse over the budget and permanent fund dividends. But it’s unclear how much support there is for the bill in the Legislature.
Forecasters predict another sweltering summer. Are we ready?
Scientists say 2024 will likely bring another hotter-than-normal summer and, with it, the potential for more climate-driven disasters.
The new ‘Mana: The History We Inherit’ exhibit highlights Filipino history in Alaska
Mana is the Tagalog word for “inheritance” and the name of an exhibit launching at the Anchorage Museum on Saturday.
UAF Celebrates Ted Stevens’ Birthday With New Mapping Exhibit
Dozens of friends, former staffers and other well-wishers gathered Monday at UAF’s Rasmuson Library to celebrate what would’ve been former Sen. Ted Stevens’ 90th birthday. Monday’s commemoration also marked the opening of a new exhibit in the library’s collection of Stevens’s official papers generated during his long career as a U.S. senator from Alaska.
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Anchorage storms make transportation tricky for all, and worse for people with disabilities
Anchorage residents have faced a series of snow storms this week, and being a pedestrian in the city has been challenging, if not impossible.
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.
Congress heads out on its August recess with a lot of unfinished business
Congress adjourns tomorrow, and leaves Washington DC for the August recess with lots of work left undone. Republicans and Democrats in the Senate are...
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.
Finance Reform Passes House; Young Skips Vote
The House has also passed a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s financial regulatory system. Congressman Don Young was one of only two members of...