Alaska Public Safety officials release a draft policy to put body cameras on troopers
The seven-page draft policy covers everything from when troopers should turn on the cameras to how and when the footage will be released.
Contract negotiations to resume after striking Mat-Su bus drivers pack school board meeting
“This bus company does not care about the safety of these children as much as we bus drivers do,” Alice Smith told the school board.
Chinese surveillance balloon passes over Alaska, Montana
U.S. officials said the balloon flew over the Aleutian Islands and through Canada before it was spotted over Billings, Montana.
Alaska public defenders to refuse some Nome and Bethel cases due to shortage of attorneys
The head of the Alaska Public Defender Agency notified the judges overseeing the Nome and Bethel judicial districts of the plans Tuesday.
Dunleavy says he will sue over EPA’s veto of Pebble Mine
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he’s going to pursue legal action against the Environmental Protection Agency’s veto of the Pebble Mine.
Yukon Quest sled dog race faces an uncertain future
The once-iconic 1,000-mile race has splintered into separate, shorter races on the Alaska and Canadian sides of the border.
Anchorage police now carrying overdose-reversing naloxone
Anchorage police were among the last major law enforcement agencies in the state to carry naloxone.
Why Alaska’s homelessness experts are ambivalent about the point-in-time count
The federally mandated snapshot of people experiencing homelessness is widely publicized, but an existing system offers more robust and up-to-date information.
When committee devolves to ‘bickering,’ Alaska congresswoman takes her exit
U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola says she’s seen too much inflammatory rhetoric and too little action.
Not everybody’s on board with a Fairbanks utility’s deal to source North Slope natural gas
Interior Gas Utility signed a historic 20-year contract with Hilcorp, but some experts are concerned it wasn’t the best option for Interior residents.
Duke Russell couldn’t keep walking away from Anchorage’s neediest people. Now he’s feeding hundreds a day.
“Once you see stuff happen, you just can’t walk away anymore, you know?” the Spenard artist said.
New developments in Anchorage’s homeless services | Alaska Insight
In late February, Catholic Social Services in Anchorage will open its new 3rd Avenue Navigation Center.
More Southeast Alaska communities set to oppose lawsuit that threatens king salmon fishery
Southeast Alaska governments are speaking out against a lawsuit that threatens to shut down trolling for king salmon across the region this year.
Crab crisis in Bering Sea a sign of ‘borealization’ and big changes in the future, scientists warn
In coming decades, the ocean conditions that triggered the snow crab crash and harvest closure are expected to be common.
‘Noah Loves Kristy’ brings Toksook Bay laughter to TikTok
Noah and Kristy Lincoln reenact scenes from movies and TV shows online, with a twist of Alaska Native humor.
Kale yeah! Sitka chef is among 4 Alaskans nominated for prestigious James Beard awards
Trafton says in the last six years, her culinary voice has strengthened and she’s adapted to the challenges of running a Southeast Alaska restaurant.
New Anchorage daycare teaches children in Hmong and English
Chue Hang opened the Hmoob Cultural Center of Alaska in November to help support and educate Hmong people like herself.
Anchorage HR director resigns, citing ‘toxic, hostile, and demoralizing work environment’
Niki Tshibaka’s departure is the latest in a series of resignations and firings among top city officials.
Polar bear in fatal Wales attack was in poor health
A polar bear that killed a young mother and her baby last month in western Alaska was likely an older animal in poor physical condition.
It was good to be friends with Anchorage’s mayor. Then the investigations began.
An influential friend of Mayor Dave Bronson is at the center of several of the controversies that have enveloped City Hall.