Family says Homer photographer killed in moose attack knew the risks, died doing what he loved
The family of Dale Chorman, who was fatally attacked by a moose Sunday, said the amateur photographer died doing what he loved.
Shell abandons North Slope oil leases, raising questions about the industry’s future in Alaska
As the world pivots toward lower-carbon energy sources, experts say some of the state’s hard-to-tap oil prospects are becoming less attractive.
Peltola sponsors a bill to limit salmon bycatch. The pollock industry calls it ‘unworkable.’
The bill would restrict bottom trawling. Another would boost grants for research. But Peltola acknowledges Congress is unlikely to pass them.
With a Railbelt natural gas crunch looming, the legislative session had a special focus on energy bills
State lawmakers passed several energy bills this session aimed at updating the Railbelt’s electrical grid and speeding up the transition to renewable energy.
Coast Guard says a wave likely overwhelmed charter boat near Sitka last year, killing 5
A U.S. Coast Guard team spent the past year reconstructing the Awakin's final trip, trying to learn what befell the boat and the five people on board.
Meet Scott Kendall, father of Alaska’s ranked choice voting and lightning rod for the right
Kendall also filed a lawsuit challenging the homeschool reimbursement program. He draws a lot of right-wing ire.
Alaska commercial fishers will only pay to register vessels once under pending bill
House Bill 19, awaiting Gov. Mike Dunleavy's signature, would end the state Division of Motor Vehicles vessel registration fee.
Anchorage green spaces trashed and damaged as homelessness crisis continues
At the same time, advocates in Alaska's largest city and unhoused people themselves say they have nowhere else to go.
Alaska Legislature passes bill enabling employers to use saliva tests for drugs, alcohol
If Gov. Mike Dunleavy signs SB 196 or allows it to become law, employers using saliva tests would be legally protected.
Anchorage Assembly rejects a right-on-red ban in downtown
The measure would’ve banned vehicles from turning right at red lights in the area between 3rd and 9th avenues and Gambell and L streets.
Native advocates celebrate passage of bill to address Alaska’s MMIP crisis
Alaska Native groups say they've worked for years to get agencies to address the state's high rate of missing and murdered Indigenous people.
Former Yute Commuter Service manager charged in $200K embezzlement case
Prosecutors say Nathan McCabe, 40, defrauded Yute and Bethel's Riverside Apartments of the funds over a period of several months.
Suzanne LaFrance declares victory in Anchorage mayor’s race
After another 27,000 ballots were counted, LaFrance's lead over Dave Bronson narrowed by percentage points, but widened in absolute votes.
Solo climber dies in fall on Denali
The National Park Service identified the climber as T. Hagiwara from Japan.
Dunleavy examining energy bills passed by Alaska Legislature
Gov. Mike Dunleavy was optimistic about a bill on carbon storage, but was pondering next steps on royalty relief bills that didn't pass.
A mother moose killed a Homer man trying to photograph her new calves
Dale Chorman, 70, was looking at newborn moose calves on his property Sunday when the cow moose kicked him, according to his family.
Anchorage police arrest man in fatal Midtown hit-and-run collision
Police say Larry W. Anderson, Jr., 40, struck and killed a woman crossing A Street Monday night, then left the scene.
Plane in deadly lake crash near Nondalton was making brief flight, troopers say
Troopers say Dave Hedgers, 58, and Aaron Fryar, 45, planned to fly just 30 miles from Port Alsworth to Pedro Bay. But they never arrived.
Meet Phyllis Bowie, Anchorage’s longest-serving teacher who’s retiring after 50 years
Her students and coworkers describe her as the cornerstone of the school, and have crowned her the queen of alternative education.
After several deadly drownings, Alaska Legislature votes to require harbor safety ladders
House Bill 345 is aimed at reducing drownings. It was one of more than 60 bills that the Legislature passed in its final hours.