‘Strange’ bald eagle attacks at Kodiak harbor cause multiple injuries
Kodiak officials have asked people to keep an eye on the sky at St. Herman Harbor after the attacks, some of which have left people needing sutures.
Sitka family reunites with blind dog LuLu 3 weeks after she went missing
A construction crew found Lulu in salmonberry bushes after initially confusing her for a bear.
Alaska’s sales pitch: Vast resources and a melting Arctic
It was the first time the annual meeting has been held in the United States, and it offered a unique chance for the state to pitch itself as a great investment opportunity to wealth managers from across the globe.
Lawmakers amend budget to stop reimbursing municipalities for school bond debt
The House Finance Committee voted Wednesday for an amendment that would stop the state from reimbursing municipalities for existing school bond debt.
Suspect in Sitka shooting charged with assault
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For US senators, it’s all in the question
U.S. senators take a variety of postures as they question cabinet nominees at confirmation hearings. Some interrogate. Some toss softballs. Many grandstand. Alaska’s two senators stuck to a few time-honored tactics as the engaged with nominees. Listen now
Iditarod mushers look forward to fast river trail, ready to put the miles of moguls behind them
"We've been dealing with the moguls from the start," says Richie Diehl. "It'll be nice to be on the river."
University of Alaska graduate students vote to unionize
The state's graduate students will be represented by a union affiliated with the United Auto Workers, after a 314-11 vote counted Friday.
Bill would let Alaska judges temporarily take guns from likely threats
A proposed House bill would allow Alaska judges to issue protective orders removing guns from people who they find to likely be a threat to themselves or others. Listen now
LeDoux Congressional campaign stopped amidst fundraising complaints
Kodiak Republican Gabrielle LeDoux has put her campaign for Congress on hold -- at least the fundraising part of it. Fellow members of the...
Ex-Alaska trooper gets 4 years for planned sexual abuse of teen he pulled over
Vance Peronto, 63, was sentenced on one count of attempted child sexual abuse in the 2018 case stemming from a Soldotna-area traffic stop.
Barak Obama campaign establishes a beachhead in Alaska
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is opening campaign offices across the state. At an Anchorage event last night, organizers were pleased and a bit...
Coast Guard icebreaker Healy cancels Arctic mission after electrical fire
The Healy, one of only two operational U.S. icebreakers, had just begun its summer patrol northwest of Alaska in the Chukchi Sea.
Alaskans we’ve lost to COVID: Elizabeth Ketah, family matriarch
Elizabeth Ketah was the glue that held her family together, says her daughter. She was kind, forgiving and taught unconditional love.
Anchorage task force recommends opening supervised campsites for the homeless
The task force also calls for community council input, buying emergency shelters and requesting that state and private landowners sponsor additional camps.
Alaskans insured through certain providers may soon be unable to send their prescriptions to Fred Meyer
Kroger, which owns Fred Meyer, announced that it was terminating its pharmacy agreement with Express Scripts beginning in January. The split will impact thousands of Alaskans.
Jewell Rejects Road Through Izembek
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell won't allow a road through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. Residents of King Cove have been asking the Interior Department for permission to build a one lane gravel road through the refuge for decades. They want easier access to Cold Bay, which has an all weather airport.
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Former PenAir owners say Unalaska crash raises questions about new operator’s standards
Through last week, U.S. commercial airlines -- distinct from the smaller bush planes that carry Alaskans to rural villages -- had gone a full...
“Leave Alaska,” Assault on Property Leaves Sudanese Immigrants in Spenard Concerned
An incident over the weekend has alarmed members of an immigrant community in Anchorage. However, officials are stopping short of labeling it a hate crime.
In China, Alaska gets new gasline partners — but no guarantees
The deal links Alaska’s gas pipeline project to three Chinese entities with deep pockets. Listen now