NTSB report sheds new light on North Slope helicopter crash that killed 4
Tuesday's preliminary report contained no indication of what caused the helicopter to crash into a lake in clear conditions on July 20.
Alaska tribes, university to receive federal grants for repatriation of remains and cultural items
Alaska tribes and UAF will receive more than $350,000 in grants as part of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
At least 53 people have died in hurricane-fueled wildfires in Maui
Biden's declaration will provide federal funding for recovery. Hawaii's lieutenant governor says it could take years to rebuild the damaged infrastructure.
U.N. rapporteurs and Patagonia take Willow opposition to new level
U.N. Human Rights Commission appointees want to file a brief in lawsuit over Arctic drilling project.
Trident Seafoods drops salmon prices due to flooding global markets
Trident Seafoods dropped the price for Alaska chum salmon this weekend, from 60 cents to 20 cents per pound for all fisheries.
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.
Alaska construction employment statistics show uneven post-pandemic recovery, wage deflation
Construction employment in Anchorage, Mat-Su and Southeast Alaska is back up to or even exceeding pre-pandemic levels, but Fairbanks and the Interior lag.
Cooler, rainy weather slows growth of Interior Alaska wildfires
But firefighters are keeping a close eye on the long-term forecast that calls for warmer-than-usual weather to return.
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Alaska’s Swickard car dealerships tricked buyers in ‘bait-and-switch’ scheme, state lawsuit says
The car dealerships advertised vehicles for sale that they did not actually have and, in some cases, did not honor the advertised price, says the lawsuit.
No survivors found in small plane’s Denali National Park crash
Rescuers found the crashed plane, believed to be a Piper PA-18 Super Cub, in the park's southwest corner Thursday.
Trooper citations for salmon discards add grist to regional Alaska fishery dispute
Accusations of "chum chucking" could affect debate over Alaska Peninsula commercial harvests’ impact on Yukon and Kuskowkim salmon runs.
Alaska sees worst school attendance as rates tank nationwide
Alaska has the highest absenteeism in a study of 40 states' rates, with 48.6% of students missing significant amounts of school.
A tough choice for Heather’s Choice: Anchorage company considers relocating to grow business
Heather’s Choice makes premium dehydrated meals for hikers or anyone on the go, and is continuing to grow its presence in the Lower 48.
Missing Anchorage woman’s husband charged with her murder
Zarrius Hildabrand, 21, faces murder and evidence-tampering charges in the death of Alaska Army National Guardsman Saria Hildabrand.
Viral ‘Fish Camp Barbie’ celebrates Alaska Native heritage
Mom-and-daughter duo Angela and Ermelina Gonzalez recently went viral for their Athabascan Barbie doll dressed in traditional clothing.
NOAA outlines sweeping plan to boost the nation’s seafood industry
NOAA Fisheries announced its National Seafood Strategy on Wednesday. It's the first one aimed at addressing the commercial fishing industry's needs.
Off Alaska coast, research crew peers down, down, down to map deep and remote ocean
The Okeanos Explorer team is exploring some of the world’s deepest and most remote waters off the Aleutian Islands.
Rescued walrus calf that was receiving cuddles as part of his care in Alaska dies
The Alaska SeaLife Center announced the Friday death of the pup, found Aug. 1 by oil field workers about 4 miles inland from the Beaufort Sea.
Alaska’s student absenteeism problem got worse after school pandemic closures, following national trend
Alaska students were absent at a higher rate than in any other state during the 2021-2022 school year, according to an Associated Press analysis.