Alaska Airlines flight cancellations to continue through May
“I’m deeply sorry,” said the Alaska Airlines CEO. “I hear every day from friends, neighbors and guests about how disruptive our flight cancellations have been.”
Bronson fires director of Anchorage’s Office of Equal Opportunity
Heather MacAlpine served in the position for seven years. She says she was not given a reason for her firing.
Body of missing 7-year-old boy found on Kodiak’s Pillar Mountain
Troopers said there were no obvious signs of foul play identified at the scene and the investigation into the boy’s death is ongoing.
Alaska House rejects $5,500 payout, sends budget to negotiating committee
The cost of $3.6 billion for dividends and energy payments was too large for a majority of lawmakers
Alaska Senate passes tribal recognition bill
The measure passed 15-0 and will return to the House, which passed a similar version last year. If the House agrees to the Senate version, the bill will go to the governor.
Alaska House approves major update to alcohol laws, including changes for breweries
Brewery and distillery taprooms will be able to stay open until 9 p.m.
The federal government is offering another round of free COVID tests
Households in the U.S. will receive eight test kits via the U.S. Postal Service. The release comes as cases have risen over 60% in the U.S. over the past two weeks.
Alaska Raptor Center in Sitka temporarily suspends bird rescues as concerns mount about bird flu
Staff has also moved the eagles that live in the outdoor habitat into their cages to reduce their risk of exposure to the virus.
University of Alaska regents approve faculty pay increases. But the union says negotiations aren’t over.
“This a very puzzling action by President Pitney and the Board of Regents,” said Tony Rickard, chief negotiator for United Academics.
FDA authorizes first COVID booster for children ages 5 to 11
The Food and Drug Administration expanded authorization of Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID vaccine to enable kids ages 5 to 11 who were vaccinated at least five months ago to get a third shot.
Alaska’s largest oil producer asks judge to block release of drilling info from NPR-A
ConocoPhillips Alaska is asking a judge to issue an injunction against the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission that would maintain the confidentiality of records the commission has from Conoco’s wells in the NPR-A.
Alaska Legislature OKs increase to rural power subsidy
Legislators are warned that community assistance grants may become unreliable.
Split: Alaska liberals fear a shutout in 48-way race for US House
There’s an angst gnawing at Alaska’s liberals. They fear a split will put four conservatives on the ballot.
As snow melts, Interior Alaska biologists tally number of winter-killed wildlife
Biologists say the bison population took a big hit this summer. More than a dozen were hit and killed by vehicles because the animals were using roads in lieu of their usual trails, which were covered by deep snow and ice.
This eight-person crew is trying to find a century-old shipwreck in Southeast Alaska. Here’s how.
The process involves a lot of research and an arsenal of sonar equipment, aerial drones and a magnetometer.
Developer plans construction of $200M project in downtown Anchorage, including tearing down 4th Avenue Theatre
Developer Peach Holdings LLC is expected to spend roughly $200 million to overhaul the city block between 4th and 5th Avenues and F and G Streets. The developer already owns most of the properties on the block, including the 4th Avenue Theatre.
Search suspended for woman who fell overboard from a cruise ship in Southeast Alaska
A cruise ship camera showed the woman going overboard at approximately 3 a.m. Tuesday as the ship sailed from Juneau to Skagway.
Wasilla artist who died of COVID leaves legacy of kindness
Deb Lestenkof is remembered as generous and kind. Her family says her spirit is embodied in a popular Facebook group she started a decade ago that's meant to promote connection, kindness and paying it forward.
3 men sentenced for wading in river with feeding bears at Katmai
One of the men was caught on a livestream camera wading into Brooks Falls and taking a selfie in front of the bears.
After larger deal fails, state lawmakers propose payout of up to $3,850 per Alaskan
A six-member committee completed work on the compromise budget late Tuesday, three days after the Alaska House failed to agree with a budget proposal passed by the Senate.