Pushed by young people, AFN declares a climate emergency
The convention's final day saw a lot of attention on climate change, as well as shortcomings in public safety, and remarks by both U.S. senators.
With flights expected to resume in Unalaska, shaken crash survivors contemplate getting back on a plane
Passenger flights, which have been mostly grounded, are expected to resume this week.
Environmental group wants SEC to investigate Pebble Mine developer for insider trading
An environmental group is warning federal regulators about a series of stock trades and communication centered around the company attempting to develop the Pebble Mine.
Former state lawyer sues over being fired, saying she couldn’t sign Dunleavy “pledge of loyalty”
Former assistant public advocate Kelly Parker filed the lawsuit in Anchorage Superior Court on October 8th, against Dunleavy, his former chief of staff Tuckerman Babcock, and the state.
Former PenAir owners say Unalaska crash raises questions about new operator’s standards
Through last week, U.S. commercial airlines -- distinct from the smaller bush planes that carry Alaskans to rural villages -- had gone a full...
New proposed LNG project would ship gas from North Slope to Asia on ice-breaking tankers
Qilak LNG plans on shipping gas on ice-breaking tankers from fields in Point Thomson.
New planes will bring regular service back to Unalaska, Ravn says, but not until next month
In a statement Thursday, RavnAir Alaska said the company will fly Dash 8 planes to Unalaska, starting "sometime during the week of November 4th."
Facing a $16M repair bill, state to pull Malaspina ferry out of service
The 56-year-old Alaska Marine Highway System vessel will be stored in Ketchikan this January, according to the Department of Transportation.
Dunleavy reaches his supporters, inside and outside Alaska, through national media outlets
In the appearances on Fox News, Breitbart News and talk radio shows, Dunleavy has drawn a parallel between the potential recall effort he’s facing and the impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump.
Whalers in Utqiaġvik can’t remember hunting this late without landing a bowhead
Some residents say this is unprecedented for the whale-dependent village that last fall captured nearly 20. Also unprecedented are this year’s temperatures: It was the warmest May through September on record in Utqiagvik.
Sullivan joins measure knocking House for impeachment inquiry
Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan said the House's current impeachment inquiry is more partisan than the process faced by presidents Clinton or Nixon.
Chukchi Sea ice coverage reaches record low
With a poor start for ice forming in northern Alaska waters this season, the latest climate forecasts predict sea ice may not reach Western Alaska until December.
Murkowski is one of the only Senate Republicans who didn’t back the anti-impeachment resolution. Here’s why.
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski says the Senate shouldn't tell the House what to do.
With regular flights still suspended, Unalaska considers emergency declaration after crash
Unalaska is still recovering following a fatal plane crash on the island this month. But now the busy winter fishing season is approaching, and the community is trying to head off negative impacts to its economy, as well as ensure its safe and daily flight service.
Premera promises $5.7M to rural Alaska health care programs
The health insurance company wants to invest in upgrades to rural health care and wellness, and plans on expanding training programs for nursing, along with other initiatives.
Alaska’s top environmental watchdog on climate change: ‘it’s not an emergency’
Earlier this year, not long after being sworn in, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy disbanded the state’s climate change response team. And his administration now...
Trump takes to Twitter to back Dunleavy amid recall effort
The Recall Dunleavy chair says the president should stay out of state politics.
Nestled in massive utility sale, $15M for substance abuse treatment
After hearing feedback and concerns from regulators, a refined version of the ML&P sale came before the Assembly for approval.
Alaska congressman explains why he voted ‘no’ on new rules for Trump impeachment probe
Alaska Rep. Don Young says the newly adopted rules don't give the Republican minority enough authority in the process.
‘They carve to have a place to sleep.’ He’s made a place for struggling ivory carvers in Anchorage
A former inmate is transforming a downtown gallery and workshop into a nonprofit geared toward giving opportunities to artists with few options.