Interior sees record temperatures as former typhoon approaches Alaska
Some temperatures in the eastern Interior hit 90 degrees Sunday, as ex-Typhoon Ampil moves toward Western Alaska this week.
Anchorage’s local government has a cash flow problem
It's another consequence of city bookkeepers’ delayed, but inevitable corrections to tangled and inconsistent financial recordkeeping.
Anchorage police investigate weekend homicides that left 2 men dead
Police have arrested a 33-year-old man in one of the men’s deaths, and are still seeking a suspect in the other.
Disagreements over bipartisanship fuel five-way race for Eagle River state Senate seat
Sen. Kelly Merrick says she joined a 17-member bipartisan Senate majority to get things done. Opponents say she betrayed conservative voters.
Alaska elections officials plan to debut new ballot-tracking system with Aug. 20 primary
The system will allow the Division of Elections to track packages of ballots as they return to Juneau from remote locations.
Bering Sea storm brings erosion and flooding to Western Alaska communities
Some residents report that the flooding is worse than Typhoon Merbok, and that it rivals this year’s historic breakup floods on the Kuskokwim.
More than 100 people gather in downtown Anchorage for vigil honoring teenager killed by police
Easter Leafa, 16, recently moved to Alaska from American Samoa and was set to start her junior year of high school this week before she was killed.
For this local food stand, the Alaska State Fair is a whole lot of work and a massive opportunity
For many, the Alaska State Fair is a time to relax and have fun. But for this couple, it’s also a massive opportunity.
Anchorage man fired shotgun at homeless people from pickup, police say
Andres Corona, 39, made disparaging comments about people who are homeless as he was being booked in jail, prosecutors say.
In America’s largest state House district, 6 people vie for a seat in the Alaska Legislature
The contest for Interior Alaska’s House District 36 has more candidates than any other legislative race this year.
COVID is on the rise this summer. Here’s why and what else you should know.
There is a worldwide COVID-19 wave this summer, and a new vaccine coming in September.
Here’s an entirely new (but also very old) way of discovering your next favorite movie
Filmmaker Matt Jardin recently launched Alaska’s first Free Blockbuster box. It’s part of a national movement that braids together nostalgia and community.
Anchorage Mayor LaFrance announces changes to police department after officer kills teenager
“We cannot take back the pain associated with this loss, but we can do everything in our power to make sure this doesn’t happen again in Anchorage,” Mayor LaFrance said in a statement.
2 Soldotna troopers charged with assault over May arrest in Kenai
Joseph Miller Jr. and Jason Woodruff are each charged with fourth-degree assault. Both have served as troopers for more than a decade.
Fairbanks hotel worker used key to enter woman’s room and rape her, troopers say
Troopers say La Quinta Inn employee Tristen Tinker, 21, was on parole in a 2022 stabbing when he was arrested in the Saturday assault.
Alaska mental-health provider Akeela sued over delayed data breach warning
According to a former patient's class-action lawsuit, Akeela waited over a year before informing patients of the breach in July.
Man accused of boat-theft spree along lower Kuskokwim River
Troopers say 20-year-old Joshua Jackson stole boats in Kwethluk, Akiachak, Tuluksak and Lower Kalskag starting in June.
Survey of Alaska youth reveals more mental health problems, but also some positive trends
The latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey found more anxiety and suicidal thoughts than earlier surveys, but also less alcohol and tobacco use.
Coast Guard confirms new icebreaker will be homeported in Juneau
Plans to dock an icebreaker in the capital city have been discussed for a few years, but previous funding attempts were removed from federal legislation.
Family of man killed by Anchorage police files wrongful death lawsuit
“There appears to be a real failure to train these officers on when to use deadly force,” an attorney for Kristopher Handy’s family says.