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Alaska’s Railbelt largely relies on liquified natural gas from Cook Inlet, though experts predict that the demand for LNG will outweigh the supply from local fields by around 2027.

Second-place candidate Steve Menard requested the recount and says he’s “just doing [his] due diligence” in the closely contested race.

A new report from the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development found that Alaskans’ average pay rose 5.2% in 2023, surpassing the 1.5% inflation.

William Marsan, 57, was found guilty Wednesday of operating an aircraft without a license and operating an unregistered aircraft.

The state document bases the projection on a mixture of increased outmigration and deaths outnumbering births in the region.

The massive Graphite One project could become the largest U.S. source of the mineral as China reviews graphite exports.

The six affected communities have exemptions allowing them to perform only rudimentary "primary" wastewater treatment.

An appeals court agreed that the viral video app must be sold off by its China-based parent company.

The Alaska Supreme Court's next Chief Justice talks about the court's first female majority. Plus, Republicans organize a minority caucus.

Susan Carney has served on the Alaska Supreme Court since 2016 and will be joined by Aimee Anderson Oravec in a majority of woman justices.

If it’s built, the full pipeline project would move natural gas from the North Slope to Nikiski, where it'd be prepared for shipment overseas.

But Anchorage officials said it probably won’t be very noticeable to the average Alaskan.

As the Northern Bering Sea ecosystem emerges from extraordinary warmth, a study warns of likely future occurrences.

Troopers rescued the alligator but could not find the crocodile.

Troopers call the rain, which may refreeze as temperatures fall overnight, "a major factor" in a fatal Knik-Goose Bay Road crash.

Stories are posted on the statewide news page. Send news tips, questions, and comments to news@alaskapublic.org. Follow Alaska Public Media on Facebook and on Twitter @AKPublicNews. And subscribe to the Alaska News Nightly podcast. Wednesday on Alaska News Nightly: The recount...

The five fishermen were aboard the Wind Walker, a 52-foot Sitka-based seiner, when it capsized near Point Couverden.

The Alaska Republican Party requested the recount, which is being performed at the state’s expense because of the close final margin.

“We were hoping that it would be providing significant time savings for our officers, but we did not find that to be the case,” said APD Deputy Chief of Administration Gina Burington.

With temperatures falling into the minus-30s, local crews are scrambling to thaw the city’s water system. 

With six members, the conservative minority would be guaranteed seats on legislative committees and be able to hire additional staff.

The new agreement will help Trump officials access classified information needed to prepare to take over on Jan. 20.

Earthquake-resistant buildings can protect us in a disaster, just like strong preventative health measures can keep our health systems resilient.

Senate dynamics in the next Trump administration will spotlight Murkowski’s willingness to go against the party.