Walrus begin arriving near Alaska village

ANCHORAGE — Pacific walrus are beginning to come ashore near a remote community on Alaska’s northwest coast in what’s become an annual marine mammal phenomenon… Continue reading

ConocoPhillips signs deal for new extended reach drill rig

ANCHORAGE — Doyon Drilling Inc. has signed a contract with ConocoPhillips Alaska to build an extended reach drilling rig that can be used on Alaska’s… Continue reading

Former New Jersey man found dead in Alaska town

ANCHORAGE — Fairbanks police say a 74-year-old man who recently moved to Alaska from New Jersey was found dead on the outdoor steps of a… Continue reading

Canceled tribal providers conference back on schedule

ANCHORAGE — A yearly conference for Alaska Natives is set to kick off in late November after initially being canceled last month.The Bureau of Indian… Continue reading

DOT closes maintenance stations due to budget cuts

ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Department of Transportation has closed four road maintenance stations and discontinued maintenance at a rural airport as part of a series… Continue reading

Driver strikes pedestrian who assisting disabled motorist

WILLOW — A Willow woman who stopped to help a disabled vehicle was struck and injured early Thursday by a hit-and-run driver.Alaska State Troopers said… Continue reading

A man rests as he gives a donation at the Blood Bank of Alaska in this July 25 file photo. After a group of employees filed a complaint with the FDA in August, an employee among that group filed a second complaint.

Second FDA complaint filed against Blood Bank of Alaska

ANCHORAGE — A Blood Bank of Alaska employee has filed a second complaint to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about “activities that are unethical,… Continue reading

A man rests as he gives a donation at the Blood Bank of Alaska in this July 25 file photo. After a group of employees filed a complaint with the FDA in August, an employee among that group filed a second complaint.
William "Bill" McCord

Ruled out by Division of Elections, Haines man keeps campaigning anyway

The Alaska Division of Elections says Bill McCord isn’t running for the Alaska Legislature.He says otherwise.The Haines Libertarian is pressing ahead with a write-in campaign… Continue reading

William "Bill" McCord
In this file photo, Rep. Benjamin Nageak, D-Barrow, speaks during a House Majority Caucus press conference at the Capitol.

Superior Court judge overturns election result for North Slope seat in Legislature

Anchorage Superior Court Judge Andrew Guidi has given Rep. Benjamin Nageak, D-Barrow, the victory in his House District 40 primary, reversing the result on Election… Continue reading

In this file photo, Rep. Benjamin Nageak, D-Barrow, speaks during a House Majority Caucus press conference at the Capitol.
In this file photo from August 2015, In this file photo from August, a team of volunteers works to remove mud, logs and other debris from the site where Christine McGraw's house once stood. McGraw's house was destroyed by the Aug. 18, 2015 landslide that killed three people, two of whom were inside her house painting at the time.

State receives grant to assess landslide risks in Sitka

SITKA — The state has received federal funds to conduct a comprehensive landslide hazard assessment of Sitka after slides there last year left three people… Continue reading

In this file photo from August 2015, In this file photo from August, a team of volunteers works to remove mud, logs and other debris from the site where Christine McGraw's house once stood. McGraw's house was destroyed by the Aug. 18, 2015 landslide that killed three people, two of whom were inside her house painting at the time.

4-year-old hit by fragments of bullet fired from apartment

ANCHORAGE — A 4-year-old Anchorage girl was struck and injured by bullet fragments when someone in an upstairs apartment fired a gun.Police early Thursday took… Continue reading

In this Jan. 23, 2015 file photo, airplane contrails are reflected in a building as they cross the early morning sky above Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington.

More than 750 paratroopers to jump near Delta Junction

ANCHORAGE — More than 750 paratroopers will drop from the sky in a military training event next week near Delta Junction.The Army in an announcement… Continue reading

In this Jan. 23, 2015 file photo, airplane contrails are reflected in a building as they cross the early morning sky above Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington.

Troopers release name of passenger killed in plane crash

ANCHORAGE — Alaska State Troopers have released the name of the passenger killed Sunday afternoon in the crash of a commercial flight in southwest Alaska.Troopers… Continue reading

Woman in fatal village ATV crash charged with manslaughter

ANCHORAGE — A southwest Alaska woman faces a manslaughter charge after a fatal all-terrain vehicle crash last week.Alaska State Troopers said 25-year-old Katherine Noatak of… Continue reading

Anchorage police investigate 2 early morning shootings

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police are investigating two early morning shootings, including one that may have involved a robbery.Police just before 4:30 a.m. Wednesday took calls… Continue reading

Marijuana sales close, pending opening of test labs

ANCHORAGE — Alaska is nearing its first legal sales of marijuana, nearly two years after voters approved the recreational use of pot by adults.Retails stores… Continue reading

In this March 2016 file photo, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, left, and Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., right, depart the White House.

Senators ask DOJ to intervene over voter deadlines

Two Democratic senators on Wednesday asked the U.S. Department of Justice to ensure that 10 states do not violate federal law with their mail-in voter… Continue reading

In this March 2016 file photo, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, left, and Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., right, depart the White House.
Sen. Mike Dunleavy stood outside the Anchorage Fred Meyer Wednesday afternoon to announce he is pre-filing a bill to restore half of the Permanent Fund Dividend appropriation that Gov. Bill Walker vetoed in June.

Dunleavy, in front of Fred Meyer, announces bill to reverse PFD cut

Sen. Mike Dunleavy, R-Wasilla, held a press conference Wednesday in front of an Anchorage Fred Meyer store to announce his intention to offer a bill… Continue reading

Sen. Mike Dunleavy stood outside the Anchorage Fred Meyer Wednesday afternoon to announce he is pre-filing a bill to restore half of the Permanent Fund Dividend appropriation that Gov. Bill Walker vetoed in June.

North Pole, Mat-Su vote on pot businesses

ANCHORAGE — Residents in two parts of Alaska were deciding Tuesday whether to allow marijuana businesses to operate.Voters in the city of North Pole voted… Continue reading

Michael Sheldon

Petersburg man joins race for Southeast senate seat

PETERSBURG — A handyman from Petersburg is launching a write-in campaign for a state Senate seat in Southeast Alaska.Michael Sheldon has registered with the state… Continue reading

Michael Sheldon