Covenant House opens long-term housing, job training facilities for homeless youth
Covey Academy offers vocational training, housing and connections to community organizations.
What the overturning of Roe v. Wade means for Alaska
While there's still access to abortions in Alaska after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortion rights supporters say they're concerned about what's to come.
Alaska Supreme Court ruling keeps Sweeney off House ballot
The Alaska Supreme Court on Saturday upheld a lower court’s ruling that will keep Republican Tara Sweeney off the ballot for the August special election in Alaska’s U.S. House race.
Wasilla pilot killed while working on response to Interior fire
Douglas Ritchie had worked at Northern Pioneer Helicopters for 12 years and was its lead pilot
Legislative aides call Anchorage Democratic Rep. Tarr’s behavior troubling
In a series of interviews, they describe a decade-old pattern of behavior.
East Anchorage wildland fire now 100% contained, cause remains under investigation
But there’s still work to do in the wooded area near Campbell Park.
Norwegian Sun cruise ship docks in Juneau after hitting iceberg
The ship hit an iceberg near Hubbard Glacier on Saturday.
Abortion remains legal in Alaska, but some lawmakers hope a constitutional convention could change that
The Alaska Supreme Court has ruled repeatedly that abortion rights are guaranteed under that right to privacy.
To US House candidates Begich and Palin, abortion is a state issue while Peltola says the decision is personal
Palin says the state, not "faceless bureaucrats," should choose.
The Anchorage woman stabbed by a known offender at Loussac Library is fighting to walk again — and close the loopholes that let him go free
Charges were dismissed again this month for the man who randomly attacked Angela Harris. She fears he could be released from a civil commitment and harm others.
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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.