Alaska lawmakers sprinted to the almost-finish. But now their work is stalling amid PFD dispute.
Lawmakers failed to pass a budget by the end of the regular session last week. Now, as a special session begins in Juneau, their momentum seems to have stalled amid disagreements over the size of the Permanent Fund dividend.
Metlakatla reports COVID-19 death as community faces worst outbreak yet
On Monday, local authorities announced the community’s second death from the disease during the pandemic.
Murkowski supports commission to investigate attack on Capitol
She is the second GOP senator to back the Jan. 6 commission bill. Sen. Sullivan says he hasn't decided.
Climber in critical condition after falling almost 1,000 feet on Denali
Climbers at the 17,200-foot high camp on Denali’s West Buttress route witnessed the “un-roped mountaineer take an almost 1,000-foot tumbling fall” from Denali Pass around 6 p.m. Monday.
Acting Mayor ends Anchorage’s emergency proclamation
Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson announced that Anchorage’s emergency proclamation ended Tuesday at an Assembly meeting last night.
Nikiski trampling a reminder to take caution during moose calving season, troopers say
A Nikiski woman was trampled by a cow moose Monday evening when she got too close to its newborn calf, according to the Alaska Wildlife Troopers.
Researchers roll out new erosion tracking tech in Bristol Bay
Researchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks will travel to Dillingham this week to continue erosion research in Bristol Bay’s coastal communities.
Sullivan breaks with Republican senators to champion trails
Trail advocates applaud U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan for crossing the aisle on a bill to fund trails.
Aleutian volcano sees first major eruption since 1974
Scientists have downgraded the alert level at Great Sitkin Volcano near the Aleutian Island of Adak following an eruption Tuesday night.
Vote on Alaska Supreme Court nominees close and contentious
The votes prior to finalizing a list of nominees sent to Gov. Mike Dunleavy involved a tie-breaker by state Supreme Court Chief Justice Joel Bolger, whose seat on the high court is the one going vacant when he retires in June.
Bill protecting Unangax̂ cemetery in Southeast Alaska passes Legislature, awaits Dunleavy’s signature
When the Japanese military invaded the Aleutians during World War II, the U.S. government forced Unangax̂ people to live in two internment camps in Southeast Alaska. They were held there for two years and were not provided with basic necessities like clean water.
Earth is barreling toward 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming, scientists warn
Scientists say humans must keep global temperatures from increasing more than 1.5 degrees Celsius. The World Meteorological Organization warns that number is looming.
Independent travelers pour into Anchorage as summer tourism season begins
Big cruise ships recently got the green light to sail to the state again. At the same time, independent travelers are showing up in force in Southcentral.
Hilcorp gets more time to replace leaky pipeline in Cook Inlet
Hilcorp’s line, which delivers fuel gas to a system of oil platforms in the inlet, sprung a leak last month.
Biden administration throws support behind massive Willow oil project in NPR-A
Alaska’s congressional delegation cheered the news, while environmental groups feel betrayed.
Anchorage’s largest soup kitchen looks to temporarily move food prep downtown
Bean’s Cafe Director Lisa Sauder said the kitchen identified the site of the Platinum Jaxx and LED Ultra Lounge on 6th Avenue as a building it could purchase and use to make meals.
Anchorage clerk reports ‘unprecedented harassment’ of election workers during mayoral runoff
The municipal clerk also says there was "intense scrutiny of the election (and) the dissemination of disinformation to sow distrust among voters."
After swastika sticker incident, Anchorage rabbi calls for acts of kindness
The director and curator of the Alaska Jewish Museum say they’ve beefed up security after several stickers with swastikas were found plastered on their building. But they say community support shows that there’s a lot more good than hate in Anchorage.
How Anchorage high school yearbooks documented a pandemic year
From screenshots of Zoom classes to requesting student selfies, these two yearbook staffs got creative to capture an unusual year.
Norwegian Cruise Line signs agreement to return to Alaska
In a step toward a limited, late summer cruise season, Norwegian Cruise Line has signed an agreement with the state of Alaska and several of Alaska’s port operators.