In this June 12 photo, The Chichagof Dream sails across Jamestown Bay on its first commercial voyage in Alaska.

Allen Marine reshapes a dream vessel

SITKA — The newest vessel in the Alaska Dream Cruise fleet suffered two groundings on two different coasts before it was revived with a 100-ton… Continue reading

In this June 12 photo, The Chichagof Dream sails across Jamestown Bay on its first commercial voyage in Alaska.

Wasilla man dies in rafting accident on Montana Creek

TALKEETNA — Alaska State Troopers say a 44-year-old Wasilla man died in an apparent rafting accident in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.The body of Lawrence Christopherson was… Continue reading

Investigators can’t blame bear, moose, or man for attack

ANCHORAGE — More than a month after a man was left bloodied and unconscious near an Anchorage park, wildlife officials are unable to say what… Continue reading

Sitka to consider condemning building due to landslide risk

SITKA — The Sitka city administrator is seeking condemnation of an administration building at risk from landslides and the cancellation of property leases there.A landslide… Continue reading

State hopes court will dismiss lawsuit affecting fisheries commission reorganization

An attempt by the state of Alaska to dismiss a lawsuit against itself and Gov. Bill Walker is scheduled to have its day in court… Continue reading

Alaska Gasline Development Corp. President Keith Meyer is shown.

Alaska LNG hinges on better relationship with Legislature, says AGDC’s president

New Alaska Gasline Development Corp. President Keith Meyer directly addressed what he sees as one of the biggest challenges to building a gasline during his… Continue reading

Alaska Gasline Development Corp. President Keith Meyer is shown.

Agency seeks input ahead of possible Cook Inlet lease sale

ANCHORAGE — The federal agency that oversees offshore petroleum development took a step Friday toward a possible 2017 lease sale in Alaska’s Cook Inlet with… Continue reading

Denali Park plans ‘soft opening’ of area restricted by bear

ANCHORAGE — Denali National Park officials are planning a “soft opening” next week of areas that had been closed because of a problem grizzly bear.The… Continue reading

Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, gavels the House into session in June 2016.

House adjourns without deficit fix; 36 months of savings remain

The Alaska House of Representatives has adjourned the fifth special session of the 29th Alaska Legislature.At 2:31 p.m., lawmakers agreed to leave Juneau after five… Continue reading

Speaker of the House Mike Chenault, R-Nikiski, gavels the House into session in June 2016.

Walker signs bill in support of Sweetheart Lake dam

Gov. Bill Walker smiled, sat down and lifted his pen.“This is a sweetheart piece of legislation,” he said shortly before affixing his signature to House… Continue reading

Federal grant aims to restore habitat along Anchorage creek

ANCHORAGE — The state Division of Forestry will use a federal grant and matching funds to restore a seven-mile section of an urban Anchorage creek.The… Continue reading

Police announce $7K reward in Alaska airport tire slashings

ANCHORAGE — A reward of more than $7,500 is being offered for information leading to an arrest in connection with a vandalism spree that left… Continue reading

Puppy’s death sparks outrage, brings community together

FAIRBANKS — The shooting death of a puppy in the Fairbanks area has ignited community outcry as residents who have had similar experiences with their… Continue reading

Climbing season comes to a close on Denali

ANCHORAGE — The National Park Service says more than half the climbers who attempted to reach the summit of North America’s tallest mountain have made… Continue reading

A Police car is parked near the scene of an attack after a truck drove on to the sidewalk and plowed through a crowd of revelers who'd gathered to watch the fireworks in the French resort city of Nice, southern France, Friday, July 15, 2016. A spokesman for France's Interior Ministry says there are likely to be "several dozen dead" after a truck drove into a crowd of revelers celebrating Bastille Day in the French city of Nice. (AP Photo/Christian Alminana)

Truck slams into revelers in France, at least 75 dead

NICE, France — A truck loaded with weapons and hand grenades drove onto a sidewalk for more than a mile, plowing through Bastille Day revelers… Continue reading

A Police car is parked near the scene of an attack after a truck drove on to the sidewalk and plowed through a crowd of revelers who'd gathered to watch the fireworks in the French resort city of Nice, southern France, Friday, July 15, 2016. A spokesman for France's Interior Ministry says there are likely to be "several dozen dead" after a truck drove into a crowd of revelers celebrating Bastille Day in the French city of Nice. (AP Photo/Christian Alminana)
Rep. Tammie Wilson, R-North Pole

Legislator files ethics complaint against governor

Rep. Tammie Wilson, R-North Pole, has filed an ethics complaint against Gov. Bill Walker for a statement included in a press release issued from Walker’s… Continue reading

Rep. Tammie Wilson, R-North Pole
Gov. Bill Walker points to a chart during a Thursday press conference that uses a crashing jet to show possible scenarios for Alaska economy if the Legislature fails to act during its special session.

Senate rejects call for veto override; Legislature poised to adjourn with no action

The Alaska Legislature is poised to adjourn its fifth special session without taking any action to address the 49th state’s multibillion-dollar deficit.On Thursday, Alaska Senate… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker points to a chart during a Thursday press conference that uses a crashing jet to show possible scenarios for Alaska economy if the Legislature fails to act during its special session.
Portraits of the five fallen police officers are seen at rear as a memorial gets underway at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Tuesday, July 12, 2016, after the arrival of President Barack Obama. Five police officers were killed and several injured during a shooting in downtown Dallas last Thursday night.

Father of slain Dallas police officer thankful he and estranged son reconnected

EAGLE RIVER — A parent does not bury a child in the natural order of life.Yet, for one Eagle River father, that order was reversed… Continue reading

Portraits of the five fallen police officers are seen at rear as a memorial gets underway at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Tuesday, July 12, 2016, after the arrival of President Barack Obama. Five police officers were killed and several injured during a shooting in downtown Dallas last Thursday night.
In this photo taken June 18, 2016, and provided by the Alaska Division of Forestry, a CL-415 water scooping aircraft drops its load on the Tetlin River Fire along the Tetlin, Alaska.

Rains help to a mild wildfire season so far

ANCHORAGE — A year after Alaska wildfires burned an area larger than Massachusetts, the state is on course for a mild fire year in 2016.Alaska… Continue reading

In this photo taken June 18, 2016, and provided by the Alaska Division of Forestry, a CL-415 water scooping aircraft drops its load on the Tetlin River Fire along the Tetlin, Alaska.

Officials launch Seward Highway speed limit project

ANCHORAGE — State transportation officials are testing out a new program on Seward Highway aimed at reducing congestion and making it safer for vehicles to… Continue reading