Pedestrian fatally struck by SUV in South Anchorage, police say
This marks the 14th pedestrian killed by a vehicle in Anchorage this year.
Alaska Capitol’s ‘worst-kept secret’ is that Gov. Dunleavy may leave office to join Trump
Some lawmakers believe the governor may not be in office by the time the new Legislature convenes in January.
Early election results mistakenly showed imprisoned U.S. House candidate leading in one Southeast Alaska precinct
Unofficial results from the Division of Elections early last week showed one Southeast Alaska precinct seemed to overwhelmingly choose a peculiar candidate for the...
FBI seeks suspect who painted swastikas on Wasilla pregnancy center
The FBI says the suspect painted nearly a dozen swastikas early Oct. 20 on the HeartReach crisis pregnancy center.
Golovin awaits arrival of 2 delayed power generators
Golovin Power Utility officials say the generators were to be delivered by boat, but will now be flown to the western Alaska village.
Greens Creek Mine in Southeast Alaska gets feds’ approval to begin expansion
The move will extend the Admiralty Island mine's operations for up to 18 years, with new environmental mitigation and oversight.
Jan. 6 defendants celebrate Trump’s win and anticipate pardons
People convicted for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol hope Donald Trump fulfills his promise to pardon them.
Coalition lawmakers say they’re confident bipartisan Alaska House majority will hold
Though Alaskans voted for Donald Trump this year by a wide margin, the trend at the state level runs counter to the rightward shift seen across the country this cycle.
Biden administration plans new limits on oil leasing in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
A new environmental study recommends additional protections for wildlife, waterways and permafrost, with new rules for a legally mandated lease sale.
Wrangell unites to send Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington, D.C.
This year's tree, harvested from the Tongass National Forest, is being carried across the nation on a special trailer.
An Anchorage housing expert says it’s time for builders to get creative to solve the housing crunch
Alaska’s largest city is facing a significant housing crunch. At least one expert wants to get creative to solve the problem.
Juneau’s temporary flood fighting plan is underway. Some homeowners don’t want it.
Some property owners along the Mendenhall River say the plan to hold off glacial outburst floods is too expensive and invasive.
Fairbanks mother charged with murdering her 5-year-old son
Police say Cedar Mae Sarten, 42, faces a first-degree murder count in the Oct. 14 death of Robert Sarten.
Alaska fisher could get 6 months in prison after attempting to kill sperm whale
Dugan Paul Daniels pleaded guilty to a federal misdemeanor earlier this year, and prosecutors released their sentencing recommendation.
Bipartisan coalitions claim control of both Alaska House and Senate
That means the state House will flip from Republican-led majority control and have a new speaker, according to a news release.
Here’s what we know about the Alaska ballots that still need to be counted
Tens of thousands of early and absentee ballots from all over the state and around the world will be counted in the coming days.
Alaska Republican leaders celebrate Trump’s victory
They say they’re hopeful the Trump administration and a Republican-controlled U.S. Senate will create more opportunity for oil drilling and other development on Alaska’s federal lands.
What’s the world saying about Trump’s win? Here are the leaders who’ve commented
Leaders from around the world congratulated Donald Trump on his presidential election victory, as governments prepare for his return to the White House.
Anchorage police are still searching for the mother of an infant found dead last week
“We're concerned about her well-being at this point in time,” Anchorage Police Department Capt. Amanda Fisher said.
Here’s what Trump 2.0 means for the economy, from tariffs to mass deportations
Trump has promised to cut taxes and government regulations, slap tariffs on imports and order large deportations of immigrants.