NIKISKI — The Local Boundary Commission is seeking public comment on a petition to make Nikiski its own home-rule city.The group Citizens for Nikiski Inc.… Continue reading
When you talk to climatologists about 2016, the phrase “mind-boggling” comes up a lot.“For crying out loud, yesterday it was 36 degrees in Barrow, Alaska,… Continue reading
HOMER - From a building smaller than a lot of Homer dry cabins to a modern, heated animal shelter, Animal Control Officer Sherry Bess has… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Alaska corrections officials are not investigating the circumstances leading to the death of a 21-year-old pedestrian who was hit by a car in… Continue reading
KETCHIKAN — When Ketchikan Police Chief Alan Bengaard retires in early 2017, he’ll be ending an almost 30-year career in law enforcement.Bengaard, 53, informed the… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — The National Weather Service said some parts of western Alaska can expect severe weather into the new year.The Alaska Dispatch News reported that… Continue reading
BETHEL — Bethel’s acting city manager will officially take over the job Jan. 2.KYUK-AM reported Pete Williams accepted the position during a recent meeting.He will… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Three medical providers in Fairbanks have started 2017 under new management.Banner Health is no longer managing the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Tanana Valley Clinic… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Repairs at Port MacKenzie are adding up to millions in costs for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.Port director Marc Van Dongen told Alaska Public Media… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — Police say a 21-year-old woman was killed after she was hit by a car in Fairbanks, a few hours after she had been… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police said a 3-year-old girl has been found safe after someone stole a vehicle while she was in the back seat.Police said… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Like all members of Congress, Sen. Dan Sullivan has a long list of to-dos. Tops on that list right now is an issue… Continue reading
ALBANY, N.Y. — It will be a happy New Year indeed for millions of the lowest-paid U.S. workers. Nineteen states, including New York and California,… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — The 2016 legislative session(s) all but dispelled the cliché that if everyone is unhappy with the results of a negotiation the best solution… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks police have arrested two people suspected of involvement in a shooting two weeks ago that left a man seriously wounded.Police say 19-year-old… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — A Fairbanks business has been destroyed by a fast-burning fire.The building, which was leased by the Alaska RV Center for use as a… Continue reading
KENAI — Snow blew lightly across the threshold of the Friendship Mission when a knock came on the office door. Mary Anne Cowgill, the co-owner,… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Blizzard and severe weather warnings remain in effect for communities on the northwest coast of Alaska as a winter storm continues to bring… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — Santa Claus’ Facebook account has been reinstated after the social media company suspended his access and demanded proof of identity on Christmas Day.Claus,… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — The city of Fairbanks is gearing up for a snowstorm that’s expected to bring as much as a foot of snow and strong… Continue reading
