The U.S. economy is growing solidly. Here’s what’s working — and what’s not.
The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 2.8% in the third quarter, led by strong consumer spending.
ACLU raises concerns as Alaska department of corrections works to keep fentanyl out of jails and prisons
Fentanyl is so concentrated that it poses new trafficking challenges. But new screening tactics raise red flags with the ACLU of Alaska.
Alaska births and deaths both declined in 2023, and population total held steady, state says
Alaska’s population total remained almost unchanged in 2023 at 736,812, an increase of 304 from 2022.
2 who set Anchorage’s deadly Royal Suite Lodge fire sentenced to 24 years
Andrew Eknaty, 36, and Carleigh West, 35, were sentenced Monday for starting the 2017 fire that killed three people.
During Bethel visit, Peltola discusses how to keep Alaskans in Alaska
U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola is focusing the final days of her reelection campaign on how to slow outmigration from Alaska.
First all-female crew operates Skagway’s White Pass train
The White Pass & Yukon Route Railway has operated out of Skagway for over 124 years. But it's still making history.
6 new hybrid ferries are part of the Alaska ferry system’s 20-year plan
The plan stems from over a year of data crunching and gathering information from regional ferry groups and the public.
In Alaska’s U.S. House election, the leading campaigns are thinking about third options
John Wayne Howe and Eric Hafner are receiving attention as third options to leading candidates Mary Peltola and Nick Begich.
Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge individuals from voter rolls
The 6-3 vote put on hold a lower court order that stopped Virginia from purging its voter rolls, less than a week before Election Day.
Anchorage judge faces possible ouster in Nov. 5 election after contentious homeschool decision
A growing number of residents in Southcentral Alaska have voted against retaining judges, which has caused concerns for some in Alaska’s legal profession.
Ballot Measure 2: Alaskans decide whether to become the first state to ditch ranked choice voting
Voters adopted the new way to elect candidates in 2020. Supporters say it discourages hyperpolarized politics. Critics say it’s confusing.
Anchorage city officials launch a new website for all things snowplow-related
Officials say they hope the new website helps boost transparency around how — and when — the city is clearing snow.
Southcentral Alaska’s first snowstorm of the season closes schools and tangles traffic
Anchorage and some Matanuska-Susitna Borough schools were closed, after nearly a foot of snowfall since Monday.
Chronic disease report reflects some unhealthy habits among Alaskans
Most Alaska adults are overweight or obese, and many are missing recommended screenings for cancer and other diseases, says the state’s annual report.
Intercepted emails led to Palmer police chief’s leave, body camera transcripts show
Palmer Police Chief Dwayne Shelton was placed on administrative leave for allegedly "conspiring" with junior officers.
Alaska Native advocates call Biden apology for boarding schools ‘just the beginning’
Native leaders say it's a good first step, but want the apology to be followed by more meaningful action.
U.S. Navy apologizes for 1882 destruction of Angoon
The Southeast Alaska community has long sought an apology for the bombardment, which killed six children and destroyed homes.
Act quickly on absentee ballots, U.S. Postal Service warns voters
In Alaska, most mail is automatically postmarked in Anchorage or Juneau, so a ballot mailed elsewhere in the state may not be postmarked for several days.
Why you’re seeing scary-high chocolate candy prices this Halloween
Customers are souring on costly chocolate, resulting from a few disappointing cocoa crop years.
46,000 Alaskans have already cast their ballots as officials hail ‘historic’ early voting turnout
In-person voting was up more than 30% compared to 2020 during the first two days of early voting, officials said.