News
Alaska Head Start programs in limbo after regional office closed by U.S. Health Secretary Kennedy
Tribal programs such as Tlingit and Haida’s not affected by closures.
News
Report cites growing environmental risks at Red Chris Mine in Stikine watershed
Seepage of contaminants at site 130 miles northeast of Wrangell reported by Canadian environmental group.
News
Trump backs down by reducing many reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, but hikes China’s to 125%
Universal 10% levy remains for other countries; change comes after tailspin in global markets.
Neighbors
Living and Growing: Seeking joy during times of great uncertainty
“This is the greatest act of power I have come to know: To be an activist of joy;…
Neighbors
Cooking For Pleasure: Mary’s extreme bars
For at least 20 years, my sister Mary Watson has been making these cookies frequently, especially for her…
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Police calls for Sunday, April 6, 2025
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Opinion
My Turn: Sen. Sullivan’s latest blabber — ‘Liberal Judges’
Two bedrock American values — equality under the law and fair elections — are under assault by vast…
News
Kennedy’s plan to send health officials to ‘Indian country’ angers Native leaders
Health secretary says he wants to improve Indian Health Service; Native leaders have doubts.
News
As key bills advance, here’s an update on the Alaska Legislature’s biggest issues
Still looming is deficit caused by a collision between education spending, PFD and lower oil revenue.
News
Police calls for Thursday, April 3, 2025
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Police calls for Friday, April 4, 2025
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Police calls for Saturday, April 5, 2025
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Sports
On the Trails: Springtime
The last part of March seemed to pass slowly, at least for those of use impatient for spring.…
News
Alaska Permanent Fund suffers multibillion-dollar decline amid Trump tariff-driven market crash
The Alaska Permanent Fund, the No. 1 source of general-purpose revenue for state services and the Permanent Fund…
News
The White House frames the past by erasing parts of it
Public record being selectively deleted, letting president declare his version of history, archivists say.
News
Aurora forecast through the week of April 6
These forecasts are courtesy of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute and available online, along with more…
News
GOP budget would add an ‘unprecedented’ $5.8 trillion to the deficit, analysis finds
WASHINGTON — The nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget released an analysis Friday showing the budget resolution…
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Police calls for Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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News
‘Wait, baby, wait’: Slumping oil prices reflect economic worries
Fears Trump’s tariffs will slash global economic growth — and oil demand — are weighing on the market.
News
Alaska Senate committee advances school funding bill with $1,000 per student formula boost
Senate Education Committee amended House Bill 69 with policy changes, including capping class sizes.