WASHINGTON — Scientists have found fossil-like hints that some kind of life existed on Earth 4.1 billion years ago — when the planet was a… Continue reading
NEW YORK — Where did dogs first arrive on the scene? Scientists have long debated that question, and now a study of doggie DNA from… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — Chinese hacking attempts on American corporate intellectual property have occurred with regularity over the past three weeks, suggesting that China almost immediately began… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — Hillary Rodham Clinton has come under fierce criticism for doing business over personal email while secretary of state, putting sensitive data at risk… Continue reading
NEW YORK — Internet users increasingly rely on online customer reviews when making spending decisions, whether they’re buying an iPhone case on Amazon or hiring… Continue reading
MIAMI — The body of an 11-year-old girl who had apparently been missing for more than a year — though authorities say no one reported… Continue reading
HONOLULU — A group of Native Hawaiians are organizing an election to create a national government for the first time since American businessmen, backed by… Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas — It’s easy to see what oil money means to the University of Texas. Tuition hasn’t budged in three years because of gushing… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — Alaska Airlines is planning more than $50 million in new capital investments in Alaska over the next few years.Alaska Airlines CEO Brad Tilden… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — High school graduation rates for most states continue to improve, according to preliminary data released Monday by the Obama administration.The majority of states… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Organizers of an annual Alaska charity event said Monday they will stop calling it a "slavery auction" after the NAACP complained.The event in the town of… Continue reading
The rain might have obscured it for many Juneauites, but the capital city enjoyed a record-breaking heat wave over the weekend.According to figures from the… Continue reading
Gulls feed in the water in front of the Alaska Steam Ship Dock on Friday.… Continue reading
A woman is carried from the driver’s seat of a sedan to an ambulance by Capital City Fire/Rescue personnel after a two-vehicle accident at the… Continue reading
The deadliest catch is getting a lot less deadly.Last week, the U.S. Coast Guard reported to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council that for the… Continue reading
JUNEAU — The Alaska Legislature is set to convene for its third special session this year, this time to consider a buyout of one of… Continue reading
PETERSBURG — Scientists are investigating the death of an orca whale found on the shore of Kupreanof Island north of Petersburg.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Alaska Volcano Observatory scientists have repaired several seismic monitoring stations at active volcanoes throughout southwest Alaska.A lack of funding and delayed maintenance caused… Continue reading
TUCSON, Ariz. — An auction on eBay allows the public to make a different kind of purchase as they peruse the used clothing, electronics and… Continue reading
KODIAK — An actress who spent the first years of her life in Kodiak and now plays a lead role on the hit ABC TV… Continue reading
