With Dunleavy veto threat looming, lawmakers work toward common ground on education
Dunleavy has to sign or veto the bill by March 14, or it becomes law without his signature.
An angry moose and bare ground mark a brutal first quarter for Iditarod teams
Dallas Seavey recounts his moose encounter as his team rested at the checkpoint in Nikolai, about 250 miles into the 1,000-mile race.
Unalaska’s Muslim prayer group welcomes members from all over the world
Group prayer is integral to Muslim worship. Mostafa Hassan, originally from Cairo, restarted Unalaska's prayer group after moving to town.
Drones assist in Alaska’s conservation efforts
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation flies many drones, some with thermal cameras and water sampling capabilities.
Coal loading equipment in Seward is set to be demolished, likely a permanent end to Alaska coal exports
The Seward coal loading dock has sat idle since 2016 after demand for Alaska coal exports collapsed, one sign of the global energy transition.
FAA audit faults Boeing for ‘multiple instances’ of quality control shortcomings
The findings singled out both Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems in the wake of an in-flight door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jet.
2 years after Russia invaded Ukraine, Alaska’s refugee picture looks wildly different
Alaska has welcomed more than 1,000 refugees from Ukraine since the war began.
Iditarod musher Dallas Seavey shoots moose to protect his dogs, officials say
Seavey says he stopped to gut the moose, a requirement under race rules.
National experts to discuss Indigenous tourism in Sitka this spring
The annual conference started about 20 years ago, paused briefly, and then resumed as demand grew for authentic and meaningful cultural experiences.
Trump or Haley? Alaska Republicans vote Tuesday
The GOP Presidential Preference Poll will determine how Alaska's 29 delegates to the national convention are awarded.
The race is on: What to know about the 2024 Iditarod
What’s the route this year? How are trail conditions? We answer those questions and more.
Alaska Legislature plans March 12 vote on Gov. Dunleavy’s executive orders
According to a draft plan shared with reporters Friday, the votes will take place March 12, during a joint session of the House and Senate.
From wilderness guide to dairy farmer, meet 4 of the Iditarod rookies headed to Nome
There are 16 rookies competing in this year's Iditarod, about 40% of the entire race field.
Dog shot in Soldotna animal-cruelty case is in recovery with rescuers
Members of Kenai Peninsula Animal Lovers Rescue have been working with the dog, dubbed Ace, after troopers seized him from his owner Tuesday.
Alaska Supreme Court decides key question: Who is an Alaskan?
Justices were asked to consider the question as part of a 2022 lawsuit challenging the eligibility of a legislative candidate in Anchorage.
Unanimous Supreme Court restores Trump to Colorado ballot
The decision came only weeks after the justices heard oral arguments in the politically sensitive case.
Alaska House resolution calls on feds to scrap rule limiting NPR-A development
The Bureau of Land Management rule would apply “maximum protection” to more than half of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.
Our favorite 30 photos from the 2024 Iditarod ceremonial start
Dozens of mushers and hundreds of sled dogs dashed down city streets and trails Saturday for the 11-mile event.
Three Iditarod champions vie for another victory
Dallas Seavey is gunning for a record-breaking sixth victory, while Pete Kaiser and Ryan Redington are both hoping to notch a second win.
Ravn Alaska slashes workforce, raising questions about regional airline’s future
At this point, a Ravn Alaska spokesperson says none of its nine Alaska destinations will be eliminated, but they can expect fewer flights.