The average price of a gallon in the state costs about a dollar more today than it did a year ago, according to AAA.

Anchorage police say the man was running from a stolen vehicle officers had stopped when he fired “between one and three rounds” toward them and a police dog early Wednesday morning.

Officials say the policy reduces barriers to housing and helps people maintain stability and dignity during tough times.

Two education-related ballot propositions and a proposed bond for public safety improvements are currently failing.

The new schedule has school starting nearly a week earlier this August.

The airline cited “ongoing volatility in fuel prices” for the price increases.

In the shift to spring, the melt is on across the state, but a bigger shift is coming, as forecasts indicate an El Niño climate pattern is on its way.

Does the sunny weather make you want to get out there? The Anchorage Weekender rounded up seven things to do in the city, including a reptile and critter expo, an cultural exhibit unveiling and a community baby shower.

The Anchorage School Board voted to close Campbell STEM Elementary to address the district’s roughly $90 million budget deficit, which also led officials to cut hundreds of teacher positions and close two other schools.

Starting mid-April, outdoor enthusiasts will be able to check snow and ice conditions before heading out on the trail.

Both a bond for school improvements and a one-time tax levy to offset school cuts are failing by less than 1%.

Two conservative candidates -- Donald Handeland of Eagle River and Dave Donley of Midtown Anchorage -- were leading in races for open seats, as was North Anchorage progressive Sydney Scout. Three incumbent Assembly members held sizable leads.