National Weather Service forecasts snow for much of Alaska this weekend

ANCHORAGE — Southcentral Alaska including Anchorage is bracing for a predicted dump of snow.The National Weather Service says up to 8 inches of snow is… Continue reading

In this Sept. 23, 2013 file photo, a driver passes a small boat harbor in King Cove.

Village renews push for road through refuge

ANCHORAGE — A remote Alaska village that has been rebuffed in efforts to build a road through a national wildlife refuge will try again when… Continue reading

In this Sept. 23, 2013 file photo, a driver passes a small boat harbor in King Cove.

Demolition begins on shuttered North Pole refinery

FAIRBANKS — The company that owns the shuttered North Pole Refinery has begun its demolition.The decision by Flint Hills Resources to tear down refining facilities… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker points to a chart during a July 14 press conference that uses a crashing jet to show possible scenarios for Alaska economy if the legislature fails to act during its special session.

Top 10 stories of 2016 set the state stage for 2017

Looking back, 2016 brought momentous change at the state level for Juneau — but it might turn out to be just the preface for the… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker points to a chart during a July 14 press conference that uses a crashing jet to show possible scenarios for Alaska economy if the legislature fails to act during its special session.

Firefighters find 2 dead in burned camping trailer

KENAI — he State Medical Examiner’s Office is working to positively identify two people found dead in a burned camper trailer on the Kenai Peninsula.The… Continue reading

Feds to begin cleanup of old wells on the North Slope

JUNEAU — Federal officials are planning another trip to a reserve on Alaska’s North Slope to plug several old oil wells as winter weather settles… Continue reading

Struggle for gun preceded fatal shooting at botched robbery

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police investigating a double homicide and robbery say one victim was shot after a struggle over a gun and the second likely… Continue reading

State union files grievance over Walker’s budget

ANCHORAGE — A union representing nearly 8,000 state employees has filed a complaint against Gov. Bill Walker and his administration for an alleged violation of… Continue reading

Marijuana businesses settling in

KENAI - “You’re on camera.”Mike Harris nodded up at the corners of the ceiling, where spherical black lenses glinted in the weak winter light. The… Continue reading

This undated booking photo provided by the Anchorage Police Department shows Lamarkus Jayquann Mann. A suspect has been arrested and Mann is being sought in an Anchorage robbery and shooting that left two people dead on Christmas Eve. (Anchorage Police Department via AP)

Police arrest suspected shooter in homicides

ANCHORAGE — A man suspected of fatally shooting an Anchorage couple during a Christmas Eve robbery was arrested Tuesday after he surrendered at a west-side… Continue reading

This undated booking photo provided by the Anchorage Police Department shows Lamarkus Jayquann Mann. A suspect has been arrested and Mann is being sought in an Anchorage robbery and shooting that left two people dead on Christmas Eve. (Anchorage Police Department via AP)
FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2016, file photo, Rep. Bryce Edgmon, D-Dillingham, speaks to reporters at a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska. Edgmon, the incoming speaker of the Alaska House, known as a level-headed moderate willing to work across party lines, faces major tests in leading a new majority coalition and trying to secure agreement on a plan to address the state's multibillion-dollar deficit. Edgmon acknowledges moments of trepidation about his new role. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)

Lawmaker who has long shunned spotlight is becoming speaker

JUNEAU — The incoming speaker of the Alaska House, known as a level-headed moderate willing to work across party lines, faces major tests in leading… Continue reading

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2016, file photo, Rep. Bryce Edgmon, D-Dillingham, speaks to reporters at a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska. Edgmon, the incoming speaker of the Alaska House, known as a level-headed moderate willing to work across party lines, faces major tests in leading a new majority coalition and trying to secure agreement on a plan to address the state's multibillion-dollar deficit. Edgmon acknowledges moments of trepidation about his new role. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen, File)

Alcohol board to decide on Bethel’s final liquor license

BETHEL — Bethel’s final liquor license is still up for grabs and three businesses are competing to secure it.One business has already submitted its application,… Continue reading

Fire burns Anchorage sushi restaurant; no injuries reported

ANCHORAGE — Fire has heavily damaged a restaurant in south Anchorage.Anchorage television station KTVA reported dispatchers received a call shortly after 4:15 a.m. Tuesday regarding… Continue reading

Alaska volcano erupts, sends up ash cloud

ANCHORAGE — A volcano in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands has erupted again.The Alaska Volcano Observatory says an eruption that produced ash started just after 2 p.m.… Continue reading

New Fairbanks surgery center close to opening for patients

FAIRBANKS — The Fairbanks Memorial Hospital’s new $88 million surgery center is on track to be fully operational this spring.Construction on the 90,000-square-foot facility began… Continue reading

Ketchikan man tried to crash car, kill wife, police say

LYONS, Colo. — A Ketchikan man is suspected of trying to kill his wife by trying to force their car off the road and into… Continue reading

Navy vet honored 40 years after Vietnam

FAIRBANKS — A Fairbanks Navy veteran has been honored for his military service more than 40 years after the end of the Vietnam War.U.S. Sen.… Continue reading

New overtime fees considered for rural Alaska airlines

FAIRBANKS — State officials are looking to start charging airlines for landing their planes at rural Alaska airports outside regular operating hours.The Department of Transportation… Continue reading

State helps disabled with new program

The state of Alaska has launched a new program installed by legislation pushed by Rep. Dan Saddler, R-Eagle River, in last year’s Legislative session.The Alaska… Continue reading

Group buys land west of Fairbanks for growing greenbelt

FAIRBANKS — A greenbelt west of Fairbanks is growing thanks to the acquisition of two private parcels by a national conservation organization.The Conservation Fund, based… Continue reading