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)

Suspect arrested, second sought in Christmas Eve shooting deaths

ANCHORAGE — A suspect has been arrested and another is being sought in an Anchorage robbery and shooting that left two people dead on Christmas… 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)
ADVANCE FOR SATURDAY DEC. 24, 2016 AND THEREAFTER - In this Dec. 13, 2016 photo, Pioneers Home resident Joe Nistler, 90, reacts to a virtual reality video of a herd of elephants walking while Lincoln Markham, right, watches in Fairbanks, Alaska. Lincoln Markham and Dan Markham are the father-son duo behind the extremely popular What's Inside YouTube channel. (Matt Buxton/Fairbanks Daily News-Miner via AP)

Father, son share virtual reality with seniors

FAIRBANKS — With a chilly Fairbanks morning framed in the rec room window, seniors at the Pioneers’ Home took turns taking a trip to sunny… Continue reading

ADVANCE FOR SATURDAY DEC. 24, 2016 AND THEREAFTER - In this Dec. 13, 2016 photo, Pioneers Home resident Joe Nistler, 90, reacts to a virtual reality video of a herd of elephants walking while Lincoln Markham, right, watches in Fairbanks, Alaska. Lincoln Markham and Dan Markham are the father-son duo behind the extremely popular What's Inside YouTube channel. (Matt Buxton/Fairbanks Daily News-Miner via AP)
Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, shown in this Jan. 26, 2016 photo, is expected to be the key figure this year as long-awaited reforms to Alaska's alcohol laws reach the Legislature.

Alcohol legislation poised for big push

Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, is expected to be the key figure this year as long-awaited reforms to Alaska’s alcohol laws reach the Legislature.Since 2012, members… Continue reading

Sen. Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, shown in this Jan. 26, 2016 photo, is expected to be the key figure this year as long-awaited reforms to Alaska's alcohol laws reach the Legislature.

US rig count up 16 this week to 653; Alaska adds 3

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 16 this week to 653.A year ago, 700… Continue reading

Man arrested in shooting death in Anchorage

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police have arrested a man in the shooting death of another man earlier this month in Alaska’s largest city.In a release Friday,… Continue reading

In this Feb. 4, 2016 photo, Senate State Affairs Committee members listen to UAA Professor Emeritus in Economics Scott Goldsmith about possible budget solutions during a hearing at the Capitol. Several lawmakers intend to introduce legislation in 2017 that would secure Permanent Fund dividend payments to Alaskans.

Dividend, alongside budget, will be a focus for lawmakers

Sen. Bill Wielechowski knows the state needs to balance its budget. The Anchorage Democrat just wants to make sure that Alaskans’ Permanent Fund Dividend isn’t… Continue reading

In this Feb. 4, 2016 photo, Senate State Affairs Committee members listen to UAA Professor Emeritus in Economics Scott Goldsmith about possible budget solutions during a hearing at the Capitol. Several lawmakers intend to introduce legislation in 2017 that would secure Permanent Fund dividend payments to Alaskans.

Fairbanks police close old homicide case

FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks police say they have closed an old homicide case involving the death of a 60-year-old man at a local homeless camp after… Continue reading

Light earthquake in Alaska felt in Homer, Funny River

ANCHORAGE — Seismologists in Alaska say a light earthquake that struck Friday was felt in Homer and Funny River.The Alaska Earthquake Center says the 4.1… Continue reading

Copper woman dies after being struck on Glenn Highway

ANCHORAGE — A 54-year-old Copper Center woman has died after she was struck by a vehicle as she stood in the roadway on the Glenn… Continue reading

Heavy snow forecast for Turnagain Pass area

ANCHORAGE — The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy snow and strong winds in Alaska’s Turnagain Pass and Portage Valley over the holiday weekend.The Weather… Continue reading

Alaska volcano erupts again

ANCHORAGE — A volcano is erupting again in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands.The Alaska Volcano Observatory says a Coast Guard vessel crew was in the area of… Continue reading

In this Nov. 29, photo Emma Bohman, a sales associate at Skinny Raven sporting goods in Anchorage, shows two kinds of exterior cleats attached to running shoes.

Footwear options abound to stay upright on ice

ANCHORAGE — Darrell Bachmann doesn’t wear ruby slippers, but when he clicks his heel, something magical happens.Bachmann invented KickSpikes, a boot designed to walk on… Continue reading

In this Nov. 29, photo Emma Bohman, a sales associate at Skinny Raven sporting goods in Anchorage, shows two kinds of exterior cleats attached to running shoes.

Governor’s budget would cut 76 DOT jobs

KENAI — The proposed cuts in Gov. Bill Walker’s fiscal year 2018 budget would fall heavily across the state, including broad reductions to the Alaska… Continue reading

For 2nd day, Alaska volcano eruption sparks aviation alert

For the second straight day, the Alaska Volcano Observatory issued its highest alert level for aviation when a volcano erupted with a towering ash cloud… Continue reading

Board for Alaska gas line project to miss another deadline

JUNEAU — The state-sponsored corporation promoting development of Alaska’s North Slope gas is still in negotiations to take over a major liquefied natural gas project… Continue reading

New law aims to ease US-Canada air, land travel

MONTPELIER, Vt. — A new law that will make it easier for people to travel between Canada and the United States will be good for… Continue reading

After ousting its leader, state council on sexual assault hires a temp

Jayne Andreen has been named interim head of the state’s Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault on an interim basis, filling the void left… Continue reading

Murkowski, Sullivan support election probe

FAIRBANKS — Alaska’s Republican U.S. senators support investigating whether Russia meddled in the presidential election, a newspaper said.Sen. Lisa Murkowski cited the need for a… Continue reading

PFD lawsuit goes to Supreme Court

An Anchorage senator’s fight to overturn Gov. Bill Walker’s $1,000 Permanent Fund Dividend veto is headed to the Alaska Supreme Court.On Tuesday, Sen. Bill Wielechowski,… Continue reading

Kenai conference to recognize US purchase of Alaska in 1867

KENAI — Organizers on the Kenai Peninsula are putting together a conference marking the 150th anniversary of America’s purchase of Alaska from Russia.With just over… Continue reading