Britain swings to the center-left in historic U.K. election landslide
After 14 years of Conservative rule, Britons elected a new government dominated by the Labour Party, in its first national victory in nearly 20 years.
Ben Mallott to become next Alaska Federation of Natives president
Mallott will replace Julie Kitka as president and CEO. It's the first time in more than three decades that AFN has had new leadership.
Anchorage police arrest bail jumper for sexual assault of woman in tent
Two women reported attacks within a few days of each other at the same location and gave a similar description of their assailant.
Anchorage Mayor LaFrance announces 6 new executive hires
LaFrance announced a deputy chief of staff, policy advisor, constituent relations and external affairs directors and two special assistants.
Interior Alaska wildfires flare up with wind, but soggy storm expected to dampen flames
The Grapefruit Complex had burned about 70,000 acres around miles 30 to 65 of the Elliott Highway, prompting an evacuation notice.
Seward man accused of threatening to ‘bomb and shoot’ Dunleavy’s office
Troopers say they found an incriminating search history linked to Matthew Stanley, including “what happens when a state governor gets threatened.”
Why last week’s Alaska Supreme Court ruling isn’t the final word on homeschool allotments
There's a key question the court left open: whether Alaska correspondence schools can allow parents to spend public money at private schools.
A Palmer mom lost $3K to scammers. She wants to help you avoid falling for the scheme.
Samantha Norman recently fell victim to a phone scam that police say is becoming increasingly sophisticated.
2 more Alaska inmates die as details emerge on early-morning Anchorage jail death
State officials say two inmates suffered medical deaths last week, as Anchorage police investigate the June 26 death of 38-year-old Ross Greenley.
How to heal your soil on an island covered in volcanic ash | INDIE ALASKA
Marion Owen is learning how to repair Kodiak's dense, ashy soil through the power of compost to grow the garden of her dreams.
APD confirms its SWAT officer killed East Anchorage resident in standoff
This marks the department’s third killing and fourth shooting in two months.
Ravn Alaska names new CEO, loses mileage-sharing agreement with Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines says it suspended the agreement over Ravn's recent “transition in leadership” to California businessman Tom Hsieh.
Denali National Park closure continues as Outside wildfire crews arrive
Firefighters made progress Monday against the Riley Fire, but passenger trains to the park have been canceled and power in the area remains out.
Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat sues to overturn NPR-A rule
The lawsuit aims to void development restrictions in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. A new Supreme Court decision may give it a boost.
Suzanne LaFrance sworn in as first woman elected Anchorage mayor
“Today's about this special place we call home and what we're going to do together to fix it up and make it the place we all know it can be,” LaFrance said.
Alaska firefighters tackle a wave of Interior wildfires
State wildfire crews have been fighting smaller blazes than those on federal land, as rain could reach much of the Interior later this week.
Anchorage residents embracing rooftop solar cite concerns about natural gas shortfall
Homeowners and installers say they want to insulate from the rising costs of electricity.
Juneau man’s vintage photos could help preserve King Island culture
Juan Muñoz Sr. took hundreds of photos of the people of King Island in the early 1950s. His son donated them to the Katirvik Cultural Center in Nome.
Akiak residents say weeks without power have ruined frozen food stores, drained savings
The outage, which has caused the Kuskokwim River town’s residents severe hardships, appears to be part of a broader issue with its generators.
Denali National Park bars visitors as wildfire burns near entrance
Nobody is being allowed into the park due to the Riley Fire, with only a shuttle service for hikers already in the backcountry still operating.