The expanded child tax credit is here. Here’s what you need to know.
The White House says $15 billion in payments have been sent out to the families of nearly 60 million children. Families will receive the funds by direct deposit or check. How much you get will depend on income and number of eligible children.
Biden invokes the Defense Production Act for the baby formula shortage
Supplies of baby formula across the country have been severely curtailed in recent weeks after a February recall by Abbott Nutrition exacerbated ongoing supply chain disruptions among formula makers.
Two weeks after Alaska’s first inmate tested positive there’s still no clear answer of how virus got in
Inmates and advocates worry that inmates' health isn't being taken seriously, but the Department of Corrections says that the lack of any further positive cases points to the success of its protocols.
Tour bus lands in Ketchikan Creek
There were no passengers in the vehicle, owned by Alaska Coach Tours, and the driver was uninjured Wednesday morning.
Militia Leader Appeal Draws Split Ruling
A federal appeals court has thrown out one of the convictions of former Fairbanks militia leader Schaeffer Cox. A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision filed Tuesday vacates Cox’s conviction of solicitation to murder federal officials.
Environmental groups sue Trump administration to halt Arctic drilling project
A coalition of environmental groups are suing the Trump administration to challenge what would be the first oil production facility in Arctic federal waters, claiming the federal government's analysis leading to its approval was faulty.
Nancy Dahlstrom has spent most of her 20-year political career out of the spotlight. Now she’s second in command.
Dahlstrom said she’s committed to upholding the policies of the election system set in law. Even so, she expressed reservations about the current ranked choice voting system.
Alaska military bases fall short on climate readiness, federal report says
A report released this month said that most base leaders were unaware even of the requirements expected of them to prepare for climate change.
Senator Stevens appears in Federal Court – Pleads "Not Guilty"
Senator Ted Stevens appeared in federal district court today in Washington DC, to plead “not guilty” to charges of making false statements. He’s accused...
Scientists find a ‘dinosaur bonanza’ during Yukon River trip
In a single week, the researchers found at least two dozen footprints left by at least five different ancient species.
Fire forces evacuation order for residents near Chena Hot Springs, east of Fairbanks
The state Division of Forestry announced the evacuation Monday afternoon for anyone from Mile 48 of Chena Hot Springs Road to Mile 56.
New Report Out on Global Warming
A new report from the federal government takes a stark look at the current impacts of global warming in the United States. Violent storms,...
Teen kills brown bear outside Sitka home
Alaska Wildlife Troopers have concluded their investigation into the shooting of a brown bear killed by a 16-year-old in a Sitka neighborhood early Wednesday.
Reactions mixed as Vote By Mail approaches deadline in Anchorage
So far, the system is not without kinks. But the experiment is proceeding steadily toward its April 3rd deadline.
Alaska officials call on court to uphold Indian Child Welfare Act
Alaska’s attorney general and two of the state’s congressional lawmakers are calling on a federal appeals court to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act. A U.S. district court judge struck the law down in October.
Chevak hardware store and corporation headquarters lost in fire
Residents who live in about a dozen homes were evacuated to the local school after the Monday blaze, which partially knocked out local power.
State hopes environmental monitoring will clear up unknowns about Cook Inlet gas leak
State regulators have given preliminary approval to Hilcorp’s plan to monitor the environmental impacts of the gas leak in Cook Inlet. Listen now
Tara Sweeney does not plan to sue to fill vacancy on US House ballot
“We made the decision that this is not a candidate fight,” Sweeney campaign manager Karina Waller said in an interview.
Protests fail to slow tax bill, or Arctic drilling
Republicans say they've reached a final agreement on their tax bill, and it appears to include ANWR drilling. Democrats complain they haven't been allowed to even see the final agreement, and Rep. Young explains the purpose of cowboy boots. Listen now
Okmok volcano throws ash 60 miles from evacuated Umnak Island
Image of the eruption of Okmok, taken Sunday, July 13 by flight attendant Kelly Reeves during Alaska Airlines flights 160 and 161.
An Aleutian...