Anchorage Assembly, Bronson trade accusations over subpoena-powers veto and override
The Assembly unpacked misleading statements in Mayor’s Dave Bronson's argument against an ordinance, then overrode his veto of it in a 9-3 vote.
Alaska tobacco-control efforts get mixed reviews from American Lung Association
The state's lack of an e-cigarette tax is a problem according to the ALA, which is pushing for passage of a bill aimed at reducing youth vaping.
Political pressure builds as state-led Alaska LNG project goes another year without a deal
Gov. Mike Dunleavy wants to spend another $4.5 million on marketing and development the project. But lawmakers sound increasingly skeptical.
As Nunapitchuk aims to relocate, it has support from powerful allies
Last fall, Nunapitchuk was selected as a testing ground for a new approach to climate-driven village relocation.
At United and Alaska airlines, frustration with Boeing’s problems is boiling over
Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said he was "angry" about Boeing's 737 Max 9 issues, calling on the company to improve its quality controls.
5 takeaways from Trump’s New Hampshire primary win
Donald Trump's 11-point victory over his last major GOP challenger, Nikki Haley, signals the start of his rematch against President Joe Biden.
Alaska is back on the Pentagon’s radar, Sullivan says
"We have a very significant military buildup going on in our state," Sen. Dan Sullivan said on Alaska Public Media's "Talk of Alaska."
Wide-ranging Alaska House education bill would boost school funding but faces uncertain future
The legislation includes priorities important to many Republicans in the Alaska House, but some key lawmakers say they have doubts.
Juneau School District may close schools and cut staff amid budget crisis
“The thing we need from the public is an awareness and an acceptance that nobody is coming out untouched,” one school board member said. “Nobody.”
4 rescued after fishing vessel capsizes near Kodiak
The Alaska Rose capsized off Chiniak Island on Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. No fatalities were reported.
From abortion to zoning: Short summaries of every bill in the 33rd Alaska State Legislature
An updated list of what legislators and Gov. Mike Dunleavy have proposed to become law.
Alaska House removes Rep. David Eastman from Judiciary Committee
The removal further marginalizes Eastman, R-Wasilla, one of the Alaska House of Representatives' most conservative members.
Anchorage man accused of attempted murder in domestic violence strangling
Police say dispatchers heard Derek Schraffenberger, 45, threaten to kill the female victim in a 911 call made during the Jan. 14 assault.
Elma the mammoth’s wanderings mapped across Alaska
University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers were able to use strontium isotopes in a 14,000-year-old mammoth's tusk to retrace its life.
Sitkans take to mic to share thoughts on cruise traffic
A tourism town hall was packed with close to 100 people. Just under 30 shared their thoughts on what number of cruise visitors is right for Sitka.
Anchorage police to publicly disclose all officer arrests under new directive
An off-duty officer was charged with driving drunk in December. At least two other off-duty officers have been arrested on similar charges since 2022.
Ketchikan jurors convict man in 1993 cold-case rape
The jury took about an hour to convict Michael J. Williams, who was linked to the case by DNA evidence, after nearly a week of testimony.
Alaska’s schools have among the highest rates of chronic absenteeism
Most schools in the state experience “extreme” levels of absenteeism, which can harm student outcomes.
New Hampshire may be Nikki Haley’s last chance to keep presidential hopes alive
Haley is the only major GOP candidate left facing former President Donald Trump, after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis dropped out Sunday.
HBO’s ‘True Detective’ collaborates with Iñupiaq for Alaska accuracy
Producers of "True Detective: Night Country" worked with the Iñupiaq Advisory Council on both Alaska details and cultural sensitivity.