How will a conservative mayor and progressive Assembly work in Anchorage?
The bulk of Dave Bronson’s campaign has centered on undoing the work of the Anchorage Assembly over the last year. Bronson's now on track to become the city's next mayor, and will be partnered with the majority-progressive Assembly to govern Anchorage.
‘I saw him and he saw me at the same time’: Alaska man recounts bear mauling near Glennallen
“He took a small bite and then he took a second bite, and the second bite is the one that broke the bones … and crushed my right cheek basically,” said Allen Minish.
Anchorage businesses face fraught decisions after mask mandate is lifted
Around Anchorage, businesses are facing similar in deciding what mask policies to set, balancing factors like the size of their shops, customer preferences and pandemic fatigue. For each business, the calculation is different: some rushed to lift the mask requirements, while others are keeping them in full force.
Alaska’s regular legislative session ends without final budget or PFD amount
Under a version of the state budget approved by the Senate Wednesday, Alaskans would get PFD checks of about $2,300. But, critics say it’s way too much money to draw from the fund’s earnings reserve.
How an Alaska fiber mill survived the pandemic, despite plummeting sales and low supply
Kate Wattum began operating her fiber mill business in Fairbanks in 2016. But it wasn't until 2020 that she felt like she'd hit her stride, turning raw animal fibers into yarn. Then came the pandemic.
New rules allow cruises in Alaska. Here’s why the season will still be slow.
Carnival, Holland America and Princess are sending one ship each to ply Alaska waters this summer.
Popular Anchorage YouTuber NuttyNu finds his voice with raw portrayals of his hometown
Nu Xiong, aka NuttyNu recently revealed in one of his YouTube videos that he has a neurological disorder. It hasn’t slowed him down.
State to launch mobile platform for Alaskans to show they’re vaccinated
Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy has said his administration won’t require vaccine passports. But it is nonetheless getting ready to launch an online platform that Alaskans can use to look up and display their COVID-19 vaccination records.
The CDC is gambling on relaxed mask rules to get more people vaccinated
Fully vaccinated people got the green light last week to resume much of their lives without masks. Behavioral experts say it's an incentive to get more people vaccinated, but it's far from a sure bet.
Alaska sees sharp spike in coronavirus cases stemming from B.1.1.7 variant
CDC officials predicted months ago that B.1.1.7 would become the primary strain of the virus by March, and it’s now responsible for most of the country’s cases.
Alaska Senate approves funding for 500-mile hiking trail from Seward to Fairbanks
The Alaska Long Trail would be modeled after other long trails in the country, like the Appalachian Trail on the East Coast.
Pandemic rent relief program received applications for about 1 in every 10 Alaskans
The first phase of the federally funded program is expected to send almost a quarter of a billion dollars to landlords and utilities.
Anchorage to close shelter at Sullivan Arena with plans to buy former Alaska Club
But there’s big uncertainty in the plan: The city has entered into a contract to buy the former Alaska Club building on Tudor Road, however it will not close on the agreement until July 9, when a new mayor will be in charge.
Dunbar concedes in race for Anchorage mayor
East Anchorage Assembly member Forrest Dunbar conceded to retired commercial pilot Dave Bronson in the race for Anchorage mayor Friday night.
‘Zombie wildfires’ appear to be increasing in the Arctic
A recent study conducted by UAF and another university in Amsterdam, points to more than 40 overwintering wildfires reported in Alaska since 2005. Climate change is suspected to be a key factor.
Legendary Alaska pilot and homesteader Urban Rahoi dies at 102
Best known as a pilot, Rahoi also worked as a hunting guide and real estate developer, remaining physically and mentally fit for more than a century before dying at age 102.
Alaska reports increase in drug-related overdoses
Health officials said Alaska has been experiencing a significant increase in opioid-related overdoses since March, with last week being one of the worst in the state.
LISTEN: What will it take for Alaska to return to normal after the pandemic?
Nearly 50 percent of Alaskans are now fully vaccinated. What does this mean for what people can do in public, while traveling and when visiting businesses? And what are the plans for convincing more Alaskans to get the shot to protect those with vulnerable immune systems?
Biden signs bill to allow cruise ships back into Alaska
The bill allows cruise ships to sail between Washington state and Alaska without a stop in Canada
Coronavirus pandemic leads to boom in Alaska backyard poultry sales
A growing number of Alaskans are raising their own backyard flocks. It’s a trend that gained big momentum over the past year as people spent more time at home during the pandemic.