Alaska Legislature’s new apartment building is on budget and on schedule
The joint House-Senate Legislative Council has agreed to spend almost $9 million turning the building into 33 apartments.
Trial digs into use of tribal values in Ketchikan schools
A trial will determine if traditional values including “reverence for our creator” posted in Ketchikan schools violates the First Amendment.
Interior Secretary Haaland still undecided on King Cove Road after village visit
During her trip, Haaland said, she heard from residents about the importance of the road due to various transportation and medical challenges. As of now, she said, she’s made no decision on the road project.
Rep. Don Young looks for workaround on Canada cruise ship ban
U.S. Rep. Don Young introduced legislation on Wednesday that aims to allow large cruise ships to return to Alaska this summer.
Southeast’s Dungeness crab fishery to close early after slow start
It’s only the third time in the last 20 years that the season has been shortened — 2013 and 2017 saw early closures, too.
Senate Republicans reject Walker’s Senate pick, Kowalke
Soldotna Republican Sen. Peter Micciche said the rejection was based on Walker not following the traditional process. Listen now
Have Alaska’s US lawmakers read the Mueller report? We asked.
You can get an “I read the Mueller Report” button for bragging rights. But no one in Alaska’s congressional delegation can rightfully wear that button. Not yet, anyway.
Alaska officials say hackers stole voter info, didn’t compromise election integrity
State officials said Thursday hackers stole personal information such as birth dates and driver's license numbers of more than 100,000 Alaska voters, though they stressed the hack had no effect on the results of last month's election.
Officials warn of plateau as Alaska reports 964 new resident COVID cases
Cases have increased by an average of 8% in the last week, but they are still lower than the record highs at the end of September.
Two Iditarod mushers rescued from trail
Gerhardt Thiart and Bridgett Watkins were rescued and flown to Nome.
Dahlstrom Resigns from Parnell Administration
Dave Donaldson, APRN – Juneau
Former Eagle River representative Nancy Dahlstrom has resigned from her new job with the Parnell Administration. Parnell says he...
Anchorage anti-panhandling signs cite unconstitutional law
The city of Anchorage has spent nearly $9,000 on new anti-panhandling signs, but the law the signs refer to was found unconstitutional nearly a decade ago.
Washington senator says Congress should block Pebble’s permit
U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell says she’ll support a bill to block a permit for the Pebble Mine. She also wants an investigation into whether Pebble’s CEO lied to Congress.
Sexual abuse claims against Jesuits have broad repercussions for several Northwest colleges
Abuse claims from Alaskans who say they were victimized by Jesuit priests might affect the future of colleges in Washington State. Attorneys have begun...
Republicans Oust Millette as Chair
The Alaska Republican Party's Executive Committee has blocked incoming party chair. Russ Millette from taking his position. In a meeting last night, the committee voted to oust Millette, who was elected to the chairman's position at the party's annual state convention in April of last year. Millette says he's weighing his options to fight the decision.
Over 100 people rally in Anchorage as part of Global Climate Strike
More than 100 people rallied in Anchorage today in solidarity with an international effort for a Global Climate Strike to raise awareness of climate change.
Domestic violence is feeding Alaska’s homelessness crisis
Some Alaska shelters are building long-term housing to keep women safe.
New EPA head for Alaska talks Pebble, budget cuts and climate change
Hladick said his boss -- EPA administrator Scott Pruitt -- recently called him up seeking some local knowledge, on a hot topic for many Alaskans: the proposed Pebble Mine. Listen now
Anchorage School District to make masking optional on Feb. 28
Superintendent Deena Bishop said the change follows a rapid drop in COVID cases in the state and the widespread availability of vaccines.
Man charged with selling bootleg alcohol to Anchorage homeless residents
Investigators say Brandon Reed sold thousands of dollars' worth of vodka to people at the Sullivan Arena and other places frequented by the homeless.