Floatplane rescues woman swept into Cook Inlet

ANCHORAGE — A woman swept into Cook Inlet was rescued Monday night by a pilot and at least one passenger of a floatplane.The Anchorage Fire… Continue reading

Officials celebrate near completion of launch complex

KODIAK — Construction of the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Kodiak is near completion following a rocket explosion at the facility two years ago.The explosion, which… Continue reading

Kodiak pedestrian struck by bus, seriously injured

KODIAK — A Kodiak pedestrian was flown to Anchorage in serious condition after he was struck over the weekend by a school bus.Alaska State Troopers… Continue reading

Barbara Taug casts an early vote Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at the Mendenhall Mall. Alaska's statewide primary is Tuesday.

Quiet primary predicted for Juneau

For at least one day, you can forget about Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.In a year filled with contentious politics, today’s primary election will be… Continue reading

Barbara Taug casts an early vote Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at the Mendenhall Mall. Alaska's statewide primary is Tuesday.
This Aug. 12, 2016, photo shows U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, campaigning at a busy street corner in Anchorage, Alaska. Murkowski is expected to win Tuesday's Republican primary, but has been campaigning hard after losing her 2010 primary race, only to come back and win re-election in a general election write-in bid. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Alaska voters to help settle US House, Senate fields Tuesday

ANCHORAGE — Alaskans will go to the polls today to help settle the general election fields for U.S. Senate and House races, and in some… Continue reading

This Aug. 12, 2016, photo shows U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, campaigning at a busy street corner in Anchorage, Alaska. Murkowski is expected to win Tuesday's Republican primary, but has been campaigning hard after losing her 2010 primary race, only to come back and win re-election in a general election write-in bid. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
In this Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 photo, U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor answers a question from Robert Hannon during a conversation with her at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks' Davis Concert Hall in Fairbanks, Alaska. (Erin Corneliussen/Fairbanks Daily News-Miner via AP)

Justice Sotomayor gets personal with UA Fairbanks audience

FAIRBANKS — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor shared some of her personal experiences with an audience in Fairbanks, calling on them to help build… Continue reading

In this Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 photo, U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor answers a question from Robert Hannon during a conversation with her at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks' Davis Concert Hall in Fairbanks, Alaska. (Erin Corneliussen/Fairbanks Daily News-Miner via AP)

Credit union closes accounts connected to pot businesses

FAIRBANKS — A federally chartered Alaska credit union has restricted the personal accounts of people starting marijuana businesses.A spokeswoman for Alaska USA Federal Credit Union… Continue reading

Prosecutors reach plea deal in 2015 fatal shooting

ANCHORAGE — A man who shot and killed a woman and wounded two other people in Eagle River has pleaded guilty to one count of… Continue reading

4 charged in string of Anchorage car thefts, burglaries

ANCHORAGE — Four Anchorage men suspected of stealing thousands of dollars of property have been indicted by a grand jury.Anchorage police say the four are… Continue reading

Man with long gun robs Anchorage liquor store, steals cash

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police are looking for a man who robbed a midtown liquor store early Sunday morning.Witnesses at 12:36 a.m. called police reporting the… Continue reading

In Fed we trust: Alaska tribes can create ‘Indian Country’

Editor's note: This story has been edited to clarify July's Circuit Court of Appeals ruling.A decision Monday by Alaska’s new attorney general will allow Alaska’s… Continue reading

A dozen state lawmakers face challenges in Alaska primary

JUNEAU — A dozen Alaska state legislators face challenges from within their parties during Tuesday’s primary election.In an unusual move, the Republican and Democratic parties… Continue reading

From left to right, Lisa Murkowski, Bob Lochner, Thomas Lamb and Paul Kendall are the four Republican candidates in this Tuesday's (Aug. 16, 2016) U.S. Senate primary.

No Joe Miller this time, but three challengers for Murkowski

Editor’s Note: Alaska’s state primary elections are Tuesday, and except for the incumbents, most of the names on the ballot probably aren’t familiar to most… Continue reading

From left to right, Lisa Murkowski, Bob Lochner, Thomas Lamb and Paul Kendall are the four Republican candidates in this Tuesday's (Aug. 16, 2016) U.S. Senate primary.

DEA rules marijuana to remain at highest drug classification

WASHINGTON — Marijuana will remain on the government’s list of most highly regulated and dangerous drugs, the Obama administration says, despite growing popular support for… Continue reading

Ketchikan youth detention facility to close due to budget

KETCHIKAN — A youth detention center in Ketchikan is closing due to the state’s ongoing budget problems and a low residency rate.The Ketchikan Daily News… Continue reading

US rig count up 17 this week to 481, Texas up 13

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 17 this week to 481.A year ago, 884… Continue reading

Kodiak police end body camera policy due to privacy concerns

KODIAK — Kodiak police will no longer wear body cameras due to equipment issues and privacy concerns.Police Chief Ronda Wallace told the Kodiak City Council… Continue reading

In this Aug. 7 photo, Eva Wise poses with her Rhode Island Red Bantam chicken named Reyna at the Cluck Hut at the Tanana Valley State Fair in Fairbanks.

Young animal raisers find colorful variety in chickens

FAIRBANKS — In addition to the bustle of the rides, rich smells of the fried food and twang of music on the stages at this… Continue reading

In this Aug. 7 photo, Eva Wise poses with her Rhode Island Red Bantam chicken named Reyna at the Cluck Hut at the Tanana Valley State Fair in Fairbanks.

Alaska church works to rebuild after building collapse

BETHEL — A church in the southwest Alaska village of Nunapitchuk, where half the population is part of the congregation, has resumed services weeks after… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Don Young speaks at the Native Issues Forum at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Tuesday.

Don Young faces three Republican challengers on Tuesday

Editor’s Note: Alaska’s state primary elections are on Tuesday, and except for the incumbents, most of the names on the ballot probably aren’t familiar to… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Don Young speaks at the Native Issues Forum at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Tuesday.