Alaska fishermen will be allowed to harvest lucrative red king crab in the Bering Sea
It's the first time in two years fisherman can harvest the crab, offering a slight reprieve to the beleaguered fishery.
For Anchorage’s homeless residents, the path out is precarious and rarely straight
Shelter beds opening up soon are a stepping stone to stability. But a bad choice, a bad actor or bad luck can quickly reverse progress.
New AEDC president focused on making Anchorage more attractive to workers
Jenna Wright, the Anchorage Economic Development Corp.'s new head, says the city needs to become more desirable and affordable to workers.
This Fat Bear Week, take a look at the scientific reasons bears need to bulk up
Fat Bear Week's brown bears can lose one-third of their body weight over the course of hibernation, so they really need all the food they can get.
Alaska’s U.S. senators pair help for Ukraine with border funds
Sending money overseas for Ukraine’s defense has become controversial among Republicans.
‘The epitome of school spirit’: Alaska high schools embrace marching bands
Marching bands are a staple at high school and college football games across the Lower 48. In Alaska, though, only a few schools have them.
Anchorage police will start outfitting officers with body cameras in mid-November
The implementation of the cameras comes two-and-a-half years after Anchorage voters approved a $1.8 million tax increase to purchase the equipment.
Scammers posing as a local contractor are targeting Juneau flood victims
At least one Juneau resident has lost more than $50,000 after paying fraudulent bills sent by someone posing as a local contractor.
Environmental group plans lawsuit over 2 species of Arctic Alaska ice seals
The Center for Biological Diversity says the National Marine Fisheries Service has failed to create recovery plans for ringed and bearded seals.
Tommy Beaudreau, a Biden administration official who had Murkowski’s trust, resigns from Interior
Beaudreau grew up in Anchorage. "There was a certain amount of comfort, knowing that he knew our state," Sen. Murkowski says.
State lawmaker Josiah Patkotak is poised to become the next North Slope Borough mayor
At 29 years old, he would become the region’s youngest mayor.
Chonky and they know it: Voting starts in Fat Bear Week
Votes for the 12 Katmai National Park bears in this year's Fat Bear Week bracket are being taken until Oct. 10.
Racial disparities persist in Alaska’s prisons
Alaska Natives make up 40% of the inmates in Alaska prisons, yet are only 14% of the state’s population.
Dramatic day in U.S. House as members oust the speaker
An ominous murmur arose after the vote was announced, D.C. correspondent Liz Ruskin says.
A young leader fights for Yukon River salmon, her community – and herself
Four years into the Yukon River salmon collapse, Mackenzie Englishoe is one of many young people on the river grappling with the way climate change is transforming their communities and culture.
Staffing shortages at Alaska pharmacies continue after pandemic-related shakeup
The shortage has led to reduced hours at retail pharmacies and longer wait times to get prescriptions filled.
2 soldiers dead, 12 hurt in military-vehicle rollover near Salcha
The two soldiers who died were among 17 in a Light Medium Tactical Vehicle that crashed Monday amid the region's first snowfall.
Anchorage Mayor Bronson proposes leaner budget for 2024
Bronson’s proposed budget anticipates property tax bills will decrease by 4% on average.
Former Anchorage police officer arrested on sexual assault charges
Scott Boneta, 33, resigned from the Anchorage Police Department on Thursday.
A new app is helping Alaskans with disabilities and memory loss become more independent
For lots of families in Alaska, MapHabit could become indispensable. The state has a shortage of care workers and many families are stretched thin.