The state of Alaska received some good news from credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s on Tuesday.In a new report, the agency said it is… Continue reading
The race between incumbent Democrat Ben Nageak and insurgent Democratic candidate Dean Westlake has narrowed to three votes in the North Slope Borough.The Alaska Division… Continue reading
The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development has formally begun the process of searching for a new standardized-testing company.On Monday, the department issued a… Continue reading
HONOLULU — Federal regulators are proposing to ban swimming with dolphins in Hawaii, a move that could imperil one of the Aloha State’s most popular… Continue reading
CHICKALOON — A Wasilla man died Monday afternoon in a crash on the Glenn Highway.Alaska State Troopers said a car driven by 31-year-old Joshua Campbell… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police have released the name of the man found dead Monday morning on a city roadPolice said 22-year-old Michael Miquann Mitchell was… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Alaska State Troopers said a 43-year-old state Department of Fish and Game worker sustained minor injuries after a coworker’s shotgun unexpectedly discharged while… Continue reading
KODIAK — An Alaska group is working to create an at-home tester for detective toxins in local seafood.Alaska SeaGrant officials at a presentation on Friday… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A man wanted by Anchorage police rammed six vehicles, including three police cars, as he attempted to escape arrest Monday night.Police said 25-year-old… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Heavy rains are soaking Alaska’s already soggy southcentral region, with Gov. Bill Walker declaring a disaster in one place because of river erosion… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A third man sought in a suspected Anchorage kidnapping has turned himself in.Anchorage police said 24-year-old Serge Azede surrendered to police Monday night.… Continue reading
TULSA, Okla. — A businessman charged with illegally storing a mounted polar bear at an Oklahoma airport hangar has pleaded not guilty.The Tulsa World reported… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police say an 18-year-old man sought in connection with an Anchorage kidnapping has been arrested.William Burgess was found in Fairbanks and arrested… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A man was found dead Monday on an Anchorage road and police are investigating the case as a homicide.The body of the man… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Alaska Airlines formally broke ground Monday on construction of a $40 million aircraft maintenance hangar in Anchorage.Officials with the Seattle-based airline say the… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Three hundred people in Alaska looking to raise awareness of homelessness are the new world record holders in fist-bumping.KTVA-TV reported a Guinness World… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Alaska’s first doctoral pharmacy program is near its debut at the University of Alaska Anchorage through a partnership with Idaho State University.The program… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks officials plan to weigh in on a statewide dispute about wolf hunting rules near Denali National Park.A resolution from Fairbanks North Star… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A former corrections officer suspected of smuggling drugs into prison is expected to take a plea deal.KTUU-TV reported Adam Jason Spindler was arrested… Continue reading
KETCHIKAN — Complaints about behavior at benches in Ketchikan have spurred a discussion about how the city can help homeless and inebriated residents.The Ketchikan Daily… Continue reading
