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Southern fisheries earn win in federal court

ANCHORAGE — A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a state commercial fishing organization that challenged…

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New dental health facility opening in Dillingham

ANCHORAGE — A new dental health facility is set to be unveiled Friday in Dillingham. Representatives said the…

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Grand jury indicts man on murder charge in fatal hit-and-run

ANCHORAGE — A grand jury has indicted an Anchorage man suspected of a fatal hit-and-run crash. The grand…

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Autopsy to determine how man in 42-hour standoff died

ANCHORAGE — The body of a 69-year-old man who twice fired on officers during a 42-hour standoff was…

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Nearly every Alaskan gets $1,022 from oil wealth fund

ANCHORAGE — Most every Alaskan will be just over a thousand dollars richer next month. Gov. Bill Walker’s…

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Kenai postpones cat leash ordinance

KENAI — Kenai cats could join dogs on the list of animals that city code requires to be…

The front entrance and parking lot to the Homer Police Station on Heath Street downhill from Homer High School.

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Homer votes on new police station

HOMER — In considering Homer Proposition 1, a proposal to borrow up to $12 million to build a…

Rep. Benjamin Nageak, D-Barrow, speaks about the fatal police shooting that killed his nephew, Vincent Nageak III, in Barrow earlier this year during a House Majority Caucas press conference at the Capitol on Thursday. Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, left, listens.

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Expedited: Nageak’s case against state election officials headed to trial Tuesday

ANCHORAGE — The lawsuit that Rep. Ben Nageak, D-Barrow, filed against Alaska Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott and Director…

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2 police officers struck by gunshots at standoff

ANCHORAGE — Two Anchorage police officers were struck Thursday by gunfire at the scene of standoff with an…

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Military: Pot confabs off-limits to Alaska-based soldiers

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON — Marijuana may be legal in Alaska, but pot fairs are still off-limits to about…

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Anchorage police face standoffs with armed men at 2 homes

ANCHORAGE — Police trying to resolve a standoff in south Anchorage are dealing with a second standoff in…

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Dillingham man indicted in 2015 beating death, robbery

ANCHORAGE — A grand jury has indicted a 36-year-old Dillingham man on murder and robbery charges in the…

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Kodiak weather sensor back in service after vandalism

KODIAK — A weather station in Kodiak that provides information to boaters is back online after it was…

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The Latest: 2 police officers struck by gunshots at standoff

ANCHORAGE — The Latest on police attempts to negotiate with an armed man barricaded in a house in…

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Young files letter to update financial disclosures

JUNEAU — U.S. Rep. Don Young has sent a letter to the House clerk updating financial disclosure statements…

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Officials weigh in on prison, substance issues

FAIRBANKS — State and local officials are hopeful that two recently passed laws and additional funding will help…

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Satellite technology beams expertise to remote clinic

ANCHORAGE — The only clinic in one of the nation’s busiest commercial fishing ports is so remote that…

In this file photo from February, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks to members of the Alaska media at the Alaska State Capitol.

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Murkowski uses final energy committee meeting to oppose Aleutian monument

Sen. Lisa Murkowski used the final pre-election meeting of the U.S. Senate’s energy committee to send a message…

In this file photo from March 2014, Alaska Sen. Mark Begich speaks to reporters after his annual speech to a joint session of the Alaska Legislature.

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Mark Begich rules out write-in campaign for U.S. Senate

The Alaska Democrat who lost his U.S. Senate seat two years ago is not planning a return this…

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Ferry repairs to impact Southeast service

JUNEAU — Ferry service in Southeast Alaska will soon be reduced as the Alaska Marine Highway System’s largest…