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 to reflect his ownership in a family… Continue reading

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 east Anchorage.A man suspected of assaulting his… Continue reading

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 2015 death of a 55-year-old woman.Brian Clark… Continue reading

Officials weigh in on prison, substance issues

FAIRBANKS — State and local officials are hopeful that two recently passed laws and additional funding will help Alaska find solutions to problems with substance… Continue reading

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 vandalized earlier this year.The Gull Island weather… Continue reading

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 south Anchorage (all times local):1 p.m.Two Anchorage… Continue reading

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 even conventional telemedicine for emergencies has been… Continue reading

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.

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 year.On Thursday, Mark Begich used a morning… Continue reading

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.

Ferry repairs to impact Southeast service

JUNEAU — Ferry service in Southeast Alaska will soon be reduced as the Alaska Marine Highway System’s largest ferry gets sent away for repair work.Jeremy… Continue reading

Biomass experts tout local benefits

PETERSBURG — Southeast Alaska biomass experts believe that the low price of oil shouldn’t put wood heat projects on the chopping block.When the price of… Continue reading

Company that provides services to Navy bases lays off 83

BANGOR, Wash. — An Alaska-based company that provides operations support for Kitsap County Navy bases is planning layoffs.The Kitsap Sun reported that Chugach Federal Services… Continue reading

Anchorage weathers high winds; strongest gust was 82 mph

ANCHORAGE — Homes at higher elevations in Anchorage experienced high wind gusts Tuesday night but the city mostly escaped damage from a storm that blew… Continue reading

This file July 19 file photo shows Division of Oil and Gas Director Corri Feige testifying to the Senate Resources Committee in Anchorage.

Alaska oil and gas director stepping down amid battle with producers

The state director battling some of the world’s largest oil companies over marketing Alaska’s North Slope gas is stepping down.Corri Feige, director of the Alaska… Continue reading

This file July 19 file photo shows Division of Oil and Gas Director Corri Feige testifying to the Senate Resources Committee in Anchorage.

Anchorage police investigate reports of shots fired near workers

ANCHORAGE — Police are monitoring a south Anchorage home where workers trimming trees for a utility reported shots were fired.Police spokeswoman Anita Shell says a… Continue reading

This undated photo provided by Alaska Railroad shows a 40-foot liquefied natural natural gas tank in Anchorage, one of two that will carry the first U.S. shipment of LNG by rail. The railroad has scheduled the first shipment of LNG from Fairbanks to Anchorage on Tuesday.

Alaska Railroad prepares for first US shipments of natural gas

ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Railroad is making final preparations for the first U.S. rail shipments of liquefied natural gas, a fuel that could be used… Continue reading

This undated photo provided by Alaska Railroad shows a 40-foot liquefied natural natural gas tank in Anchorage, one of two that will carry the first U.S. shipment of LNG by rail. The railroad has scheduled the first shipment of LNG from Fairbanks to Anchorage on Tuesday.
Fairbanks Chief of Police Randall Aragon, seen during an interview in his office on Dec. 30, 2014.

Fairbanks places police chief on leave

FAIRBANKS — The city of Fairbanks on Wednesday placed its police chief on administrative leave.City human resources director Angela Foster-Snow says in a release the… Continue reading

Fairbanks Chief of Police Randall Aragon, seen during an interview in his office on Dec. 30, 2014.

Tribal leaders to meet with feds in push against drug abuse

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — American Indian tribal leaders from northern New Mexico — an area of the country devastated by heroin and opioid addiction — are… Continue reading

Report: Alaska highest for men killing women

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina is no longer the state with the highest rate of women killed by men.The Violence Policy Center announced Tuesday that… Continue reading

Fairbanks borough schools get $3M to help military families

FAIRBANKS — The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District has received $3 million in federal grants to support the expansion of its resources for students… Continue reading

Walker administration resurrects plan to borrow for pension shortfall

ANCHORAGE — Alaska Gov. Bill Walker’s administration is resurrecting a stalled plan under which it would use borrowed money to reduce the hundreds of millions… Continue reading