Despite community pushback, some say authorized homeless campground in Anchorage is needed
Community leaders say the abrupt opening of the Centennial Campground in East Anchorage was poorly planned, but homeless advocates say it’s a place where campers can feel safe.
Northeast Anchorage residents air frustrations over Bronson plan for Centennial homeless camp
Northeast Anchorage residents are angry at the lack of notice from Bronson over opening Centennial Campground to homeless campers.
Former Juneau mayor and Alaska broadcaster Dennis Egan dies at 75
Former Juneau mayor and state senator Dennis Egan died Tuesday morning in Oregon. He was 75.
Egan served as mayor of Juneau from 1995 to...
Gov. Dunleavy signs budget, keeping forward funding for education and a $3,200 PFD
The budget is fairly close to what was passed by the Legislature in May, though Dunleavy did veto about $780 million in spending before signing it.
The East Fork Fire is no longer threatening lower Yukon River communities
Cooler, moister weather forecast for the coming days is expected to reduce the fire risk even more.
Two Rivers arson suspect pleads guilty to torching homes and lodge
Jamison Gallion's sentencing is scheduled for November 2-4.
Frustrations grow along Yukon River as salmon fishing remains closed for second year amid record low runs
It’s a grim outlook for Yukon River Chinook and summer chum salmon.
Alaska rejected more than 7,500 ballots in the US House special primary. Here’s why.
The biggest reason for rejections was a lack of a witness signature, accounting for more than a third of rejected ballots.
State health officials stress importance of vaccinating youngest Alaskans against COVID
Health officials also emphasized how thorough the research was on pediatric vaccines before they were authorized.
Anchorage’s largest homeless shelter will close Thursday after 2 years. Here’s what to know.
Dozens of people will be left without a place to stay when the Sullivan closes on Thursday morning, officials say. They hope some will move into a new sanctioned campground.
Peltola’s superpower: US House nominee disarms with unexpected niceness
Alaska congressional candidate Mary Peltola says there's power in making friends.
Supreme Court restricts the EPA’s authority to mandate carbon emissions reductions
The decision by the conservative court majority sets the stage for further limitations on the regulatory power of other agencies as well.
Ketchikan Republicans censure Sarah Palin over ‘bridge to nowhere’ controversy
Despite the censure, the party chapter is still recommending that voters rank Palin ahead of the Democratic candidate, Mary Peltola.
What do high oil prices mean for Alaska’s economy? We asked an economist.
After a long period of uncertainty in the industry, oil prices have topped $100 for months.
In Sitka, more cats than you’d expect have more toes than you’d expect
Cats with polydactylism are born with extra digits. In Alice’s case, that means six toes on each front paw, for a total of 20 toes. Most cats have 18.
Emotions high as Anchorage’s largest homeless shelter shuts down after more than 2 years
Dozens of people have moved from shelter to camping in the past weeks as the city closes its pandemic-era shelter.
‘There’s no treatment’: Anchorage bird rescue faces avian influenza
Bird TLC is one of a few bird rehabilitation centers in Alaska still accepting birds. Now, along with eagles with broken wings and orphaned baby ducks, they’re also getting birds with bird flu.
When the temperature hits 70, Alaskans feel the heat — and start suffering health ills
Acclimatization, the angle of the sun at high latitudes and other factors make summer heat more intense in Alaska.
Blood quantum requirement dropped for Sealaska Corporation enrollment
The change means descendants of original shareholders no longer need to prove they have one–quarter Native blood to become a shareholder, which was a requirement set by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in 1971.
A pilot shortage that’s been brewing for years adds to the summer travel chaos
The pipeline of new pilots has been shrinking for years. As summer travel demand increases, the shortage is adding to the strain in airlines and chaos at the airports.