In this Aug. 12 photo, Jack Binder, a trainer, mentor and longtime truck driver, stands by trucks at Alaska West Express in Fairbanks. Driving trucks on the Dalton Highway is an adventure, which is why Binder has braved the famed highway since it opened in 1974.

Truck driver recalls 50-year career on Dalton Highway

FAIRBANKS — Driving trucks on the Dalton Highway is an adventure, which is why Jack Binder has braved the famed highway since it opened in… Continue reading

In this Aug. 12 photo, Jack Binder, a trainer, mentor and longtime truck driver, stands by trucks at Alaska West Express in Fairbanks. Driving trucks on the Dalton Highway is an adventure, which is why Binder has braved the famed highway since it opened in 1974.

Satanic prayer sparks protest, possible changes to invocation

SOLDOTNA — Rain began to fall just before a huddled group of Catholic Church members began praying on a sidewalk in Soldotna.Some held rosaries or… Continue reading

This Aug. 12 photo shows U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, campaigning at a busy street corner in Anchorage.

Stock picks up endorsement in battle against Murkowski

ANCHORAGE — Jeff King, a four-time winner of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, is changing political teams when it comes to Alaska’s U.S. Senate… Continue reading

This Aug. 12 photo shows U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, campaigning at a busy street corner in Anchorage.

US rig count up 10 this week to 491, Texas up 8

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 10 this week to 491.A year ago, 885… Continue reading

Alaska unemployment rate stays at 6.7 percent for July

ANCHORAGE — Alaska’s unemployment rate stayed at 6.7 percent last month, unchanged from June.Nationally, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July was 4.9 percent, which… Continue reading

In this May 18 photo, Libertarian presidential candidate and former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson speak with legislators at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City.

Third-party, first pick? – Gary Johnson addresses Alaskan issues in interview

Alaskans don’t like Hillary Clinton. They didn’t pick Donald Trump.Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson believes Alaskans want him — if they simply get to know… Continue reading

In this May 18 photo, Libertarian presidential candidate and former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson speak with legislators at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City.
In this Thursday photo, WellsFargo Bank security camera image released by the FBI shows two armed men robbing a bank Thursday morning on Anchorage's east side. One man was armed with a shotgun and the other with a handgun. The men at 10:14 a.m. entered the Wells Fargo Bank at 630 E. Fifth Avenue and demanded money. They carried off cash in a duffel bag with purple straps and left on foot. Witnesses say both were African-American and both wore sunglasses.

2 bank robbery suspects arrested at Anchorage airport

ANCHORAGE — Two men suspected of robbing an Anchorage bank were arrested early Friday at the city’s main airport.The FBI says airport police recognized 23-year-old… Continue reading

In this Thursday photo, WellsFargo Bank security camera image released by the FBI shows two armed men robbing a bank Thursday morning on Anchorage's east side. One man was armed with a shotgun and the other with a handgun. The men at 10:14 a.m. entered the Wells Fargo Bank at 630 E. Fifth Avenue and demanded money. They carried off cash in a duffel bag with purple straps and left on foot. Witnesses say both were African-American and both wore sunglasses.

Fairbanks official faces DUI charge

FAIRBANKS — The chief of staff of the city of Fairbanks was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs after his vehicle… Continue reading

Q&A: Ruling eases way for tribes to put land in trust

ANCHORAGE — The state’s decision not to appeal a recent court ruling will ease the way for Alaska Native communities to put their lands into… Continue reading

Libby Stortz is comforted by her daughter, Sasha, after unveiling a portrait of her husband, William, Thursday Aug. 18, 2016, at City Hall. William Stortz was working as city building inspector when he was killed in the Aug. 18, 2015, Kramer Avenue landslide. City Administrator Mark Gorman, at right, a close friend of the Stortzes, spoke at the unveiling, congratulating Sitkan Norm Campbell for leading a project to build a display wall in three days. Artist Steve Lawrie spoke about painting the lifelike portrait.

One year later, Sitka remembers lives lost in landslide

SITKA — One year ago Thursday a series of landslides struck Sitka, taking three lives and leaving behind more than $1 million in damage.The major… Continue reading

Libby Stortz is comforted by her daughter, Sasha, after unveiling a portrait of her husband, William, Thursday Aug. 18, 2016, at City Hall. William Stortz was working as city building inspector when he was killed in the Aug. 18, 2015, Kramer Avenue landslide. City Administrator Mark Gorman, at right, a close friend of the Stortzes, spoke at the unveiling, congratulating Sitkan Norm Campbell for leading a project to build a display wall in three days. Artist Steve Lawrie spoke about painting the lifelike portrait.
In this Tuesday, July 19, 2016, photo, people stand in line to register for a job fair in Miami Lakes, Florida.

Hiring was healthy in past year in many US swing states

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hiring has been strong in the past year in many presidential campaign swing states, a possible hurdle for GOP candidate Donald Trump,… Continue reading

In this Tuesday, July 19, 2016, photo, people stand in line to register for a job fair in Miami Lakes, Florida.

Ketchikan to host ‘Plunge for Peace’ to recognize officers

KETCHIKAN — A Ketchikan woman is leading an effort to show local and state law enforcement agencies that they have the community’s support by taking… Continue reading

Troopers: Bear mauls guides after group got close to cub

ANCHORAGE — A brown bear mauled two wilderness guides who were leading a hiking excursion after the group came between the female animal and her… Continue reading

In Anchorage, Sotomayor discusses Supreme Court scrutiny, offers advice

ANCHORAGE — Life on a changing Supreme Court comes with fame and criticism, but it’s a little quieter without recently deceased Antonin Scalia, according to… Continue reading

Foreign-flagged oil tankers calling on Valdez raise eyebrows, but no issues

ANCHORAGE — BP chartering two foreign tankers to export crude from Valdez has garnered attention for a couple reasons.First, while not unprecedented, Alaska North Slope… Continue reading

BOEM director hears support for OCS drilling in Alaska

ANCHORAGE — U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Director Abby Hopper got an earful in Alaska last week.Hopper met with Gov. Bill Walker, the state’s… Continue reading

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2006, file photo, Nathan Weyiouanna's abandoned house at the west end of Shishmaref, Alaska, sits on the beach after sliding off during a fall storm in 2005. Unofficial ballot returns from a special election held on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, show a majority of Shishmaref's residents have voted in favor of relocating the community to the mainland amid erosion concerns. (AP Photo/Diana Haecker, File)

Eroding island village votes to move to mainland

ANCHORAGE — Residents of a tiny island village in Alaska that has been ravaged by erosion blamed on climate change have voted to move to… Continue reading

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2006, file photo, Nathan Weyiouanna's abandoned house at the west end of Shishmaref, Alaska, sits on the beach after sliding off during a fall storm in 2005. Unofficial ballot returns from a special election held on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, show a majority of Shishmaref's residents have voted in favor of relocating the community to the mainland amid erosion concerns. (AP Photo/Diana Haecker, File)

Mallott: No major voting problems after legal settlement

ANCHORAGE — Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott said Thursday that he saw no substantive problems during his visit to rural communities to monitor voting in this… Continue reading

Village sees four apparent heroin overdoses in a day

BETHEL — Alaska State Troopers are investigating four reports of apparent heroin overdoses, including one fatal, that came one after another in the southwestern Alaska… Continue reading

Reports on Alaska’s major gas project open to public comment

KENAI — The public now has access to new reports detailing the work involved in creating Alaska’s proposed liquefied natural gas project.Project managers submitted the… Continue reading