Dunleavy appointee resigns after being accused of lying about his credentials
After less than two months on the job, Department of Revenue Commissioner John Quick has resigned.
Man Files Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Boy Scouts of Alaska, America
Annie Feidt, APRN – Anchorage
An Anchorage man filed a lawsuit today alleging he was sexually abused by his former Boy Scout leader....
Human Rights Commission quietly fires director
The Alaska State Commission for Human Rights has confirmed firing its executive director in July, after she had been on the job for less than a month, but the commission continues to say little about it.
Records: Alaska’s independent U.S. Senate candidate shot bear after “bloodcurdling scream”
Al Gross, an independent candidate for U.S. Senate, has touted the shooting in multiple campaign ads in his challenge to Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan. A GOP research apparently filed records requests with the state to find out whether Gross really shot the bear.
U.S. Ski Team’s Winning Formula Includes Plenty Of Fun
On the Cross Country Skiing World Cup scene, the U-S Women are known as the team that has the most fun. And you can bet they'll have more glitter, face paint and fancy socks than any other Olympic team in Sochi. The accessories may seem silly, but they've also become an important element in the phenomenal success of the team.
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Alaska’s China trade mission wraps up with no big gasline news
Gov. Walker and the delegation met with Sinopec, the state-owned oil and gas company that could be a partner for the gasline. But the company's president said there was a lot more work to be done on the project than originally imagined. Listen now
Walker administration appoints climate adviser, promises new policy “soon”
Nikoosh Carlo began work this month in a newly created position: senior adviser for climate. Listen now
Mat-Su School District’s removal of books from school libraries prompts federal lawsuit
The plaintiffs’ lawyers noted many of the protagonists in the challenged books are people of color or LGBTQ+ characters.
People harm themselves to cope with big emotions. You can help them heal.
Self-harm is a coping mechanism and a call for help. It can also be extremely hard to talk about.
Murkowski: Mueller investigation must continue
"I think it is so important, it is so imperative, that this investigation be allowed to go forward," Murkowski said. "And it will take the course that it will take." She didn't commit to supporting a bill to protect Mueller from dismissal. Listen now
A Wrangell man’s retirement project has become a lifeline for families cut off by deadly landslide
Dozens of homes still lack power, internet and road access.
Kott legislative corruption trial begins in Anchorage
The federal corruption trial of former House Speaker Pete Kott began today in Anchorage. Opening statements were read this morning, and the prosecution began...
Anchorage School District postpones start of in-person learning
Anchorage School District Superintendent Deena Bishop said she was pushing back the return to in-person learning because of increasing community spread of the coronavirus and rising demand on the city’s medical capacity.
Trump ‘really didn’t care’ about ANWR. Then a friend called.
President Trump says he didn't care much about opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling - until a friend told him other presidents had tried to and failed. Listen now
Port project cost estimate doubles to nearly $2B
According to the latest estimate, overdue repairs will be twice as expensive as originally forecasted, leaving city officials are dismayed.
Drug ring bust nabs 8, but 4 remain armed, dangerous, on the loose
Four members of a drug ring are still at large after Anchorage police and federal law enforcement officers arrested 8 people yesterday for cocaine,...
Senate GOP hails new Interior deputy as ‘voice of reason’
The Senate easily confirmed former Obama administration official Tommy Beaudreau as deputy secretary at the Interior Department on Thursday, a rare bipartisan moment in an increasingly bitter fight over President Joe Biden’s policies on energy production and climate change.
U.S. Senate passes bill with $168M for JBER runway extension and other military projects
A 5.2% pay raise and provisions to help Alaska Native Corporations win defense contracts are also in the bill.
Murkowski pushing to extend federal landslide risk monitoring program
Sen. Lisa Murkowski is trying to get the National Landslide Preparedness Act she helped push through Congress reauthorized for the next 10 years.
Alaska House passes bill aimed at expanding access to child care
Rep. Julie Coulombe says the bill is an effort to ease the strain on Alaska families who are facing rising child care costs and limited availability.