Costco opens new business center warehouse in Anchorage
The new store looks and feels a lot like other Costco locations, but everything from the aisles to the packaged goods is much larger.
Kenai Peninsula man is the first person to die of Alaskapox virus
Experts say to be cautious when handling small mammals in the state, but infection is rare and death unlikely.
Scientists investigate paralytic shellfish poisoning as possible factor in large marine die offs
Recent testing data from Knik Tribe scientists show paralytic shellfish toxin throughout the food web
Cook Inlet gas crunch likely to push up prices as lawmakers search for solutions
The state’s largest gas utility is warning that shortfalls could come as soon as next year – and imports are years off.
Palmer teen trampled by moose as deep snow puts animals under greater stress
Troopers say the teen escaped with only minor injuries Wednesday. The moose was shot and killed, as heavy snow has forced the ungulates into Anchorage.
Judge rules some city records on resigned Anchorage health department director should be public, even if they’re ‘highly embarrassing’
“The mere fact that information may be highly embarrassing does not render it private,” said Superior Court Judge Andrew Guidi.
Russian Mission man charged with murder after fatal shooting
Troopers say Richard Pitka, 45, shot Patrick Changsak with a rifle on Monday in the village about 70 miles northwest of Bethel.
‘Whistling sound’ heard on previous Boeing Max 9 flight before door plug blowout, lawsuit alleges
Passengers on the flight before Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 allegedly heard and reported the sound “coming from the vicinity of the door plug.”
Hilcorp fined $260K for missing well integrity test on Alaska’s North Slope
Thursday's penalty came two days after the oil company was fined $452,100 over unauthorized injections into Prudhoe Bay Unit oil pools.
Anchorage launches online checkbook, allowing public to access city financial records
Assembly chair Chris Constant says the new program allows the public to access city financial records without filing a records request and waiting months for a response.
Chugach forecasters warn of dangerous avalanche conditions after 1 death, 2 close calls
A heli-skier died after a slide pushed him into rocks. A snowboarder captured a separate avalanche on video.
An Anchorage woman is working to offer water cremation and other natural death care options in Alaska
Rachel Bernhardt is starting to offer water cremation and natural burial, which have lower environmental footprints.
Gov. Dunleavy casts doubt on future of Senate-passed public-sector pension bill
In a news conference on Wednesday, Dunleavy said he was skeptical that a pension plan would make a significant difference in recruiting young people.
Defying Trump’s opposition, Murkowski votes yes on foreign aid-border bill; Sullivan says it falls short
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski was among four Republicans to vote to advance the bill, which did not come close to the 60 needed.
Nikki Haley campaign announces its Alaska team
The team is led by Republican campaign consultant Art Hackney, the statewide co-chair.
Juneau teachers, students and parents react to proposed school cutbacks
Juneau School District leaders are considering closing or reorganizing schools and cutting staff, as they face a nearly $8 million budget deficit.
Fire destroys Peter Pan Seafoods facility in Sand Point
The company said a small warehouse used to store fishing gear and a stock room nearby both burned Wednesday. No injuries were reported.
Alaska governor says he’d like to send troops south to aid Texas, but cost is a hurdle
Gov. Mike Dunleavy said that sending 100 additional Alaska National Guard soldiers to Texas would cost about $1 million a month.
Supreme Court considers whether Trump can be removed from a primary ballot
Justices are reviewing Colorado's disqualification of Donald Trump from its state primary ballot because he allegedly engaged in an insurrection.
New Alaska Supreme Court chief justice highlights improvements in first annual address
Chief Justice Peter Maassen listed initiatives from the past year that he said improved the court system’s accessibility and efficiency, like remote hearings.