Alaska Zoo welcomes new wolverine from Sweden

ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Zoo in Anchorage has welcomed a new male wolverine to join a female already on exhibit.KTVA-TV reported that Jumbo, a 3-year-old… Continue reading

North Pole man pleads guilty to first-degree murder

FAIRBANKS — A 42-year-old North Pole resident suspected of shooting an Anchorage man to death last year at a North Pole home has pleaded guilty… Continue reading

Norway-flagged tanker gauging damage after Bering Sea mishap

ANCHORAGE — A nearly 600-foot chemical tanker ran aground on an Alaska island in the Bering Sea.The Coast Guard said there were no signs of… Continue reading

Turning recycled glass into jewelry

KENAI — If a concrete mixer ever dreamed of making something beautiful, Jenna Hansen is giving it a chance to live out that dream.With the… Continue reading

A new chapter after first licenses are approved

The first commercial licenses are issued, growers are gearing up to grow, the Marijuana Control Board is shuffling, and the Alaska marijuana industry is entering… Continue reading

Syringe exchange provides health services, sterile tools

HOMER — If an intravenous drug user goes into The Exchange at the South Peninsula Hospital Training Center to dispose of their used needles, they… Continue reading

Kenai Peninsula sales tax cap increase goes to voters

KENAI — Kenai Peninsula officials have voted to send a measure that would double the cap on taxable purchases to the October ballot, while a… Continue reading

Mother to serve 20 years in suffocating death of newborn

Mother to serve 20 years in suffocating death of newborn

ANCHORAGE — An Anchorage woman will spend 20 years in prison for suffocating her 3-week-old daughter with a plastic bag.KTUU reports Sarah Bentley Johnson was… Continue reading

Mother to serve 20 years in suffocating death of newborn

$16M in federal energy grants announced for rural Alaska

ANCHORAGE — Rural communities in Alaska are set to receive more than $16 million in federal grants to go toward their energy projects.The U.S. Department… Continue reading

Judge denies attempt to prolong Medicaid legislation

ANCHORAGE — A state judge has denied an attempt to prolong litigation challenging Gov. Bill Walker’s authority to unilaterally expand Medicaid.The Friday action stems from… Continue reading

Teams take off from Victoria for non-powered race to Alaska

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. — After a short hop from Port Townsend to Victoria, British Columbia, 55 teams are on their way to Ketchikan, Alaska as… Continue reading

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Coast Guard exchanges halt sales of ‘assault-style’ guns

KODIAK — “Assault-style” guns are no longer being sold at four Coast Guard exchange stores that handle firearms, the agency confirmed.John Riley, chief operating officer… Continue reading

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Coast Guard to boost security at Kodiak base

KODIAK — The Coast Guard base in Kodiak is beefing up its security with a new system that will affect the military installation’s civilian visitors.All… Continue reading

Walker picks Andy Mack as Natural Resources commissioner

ANCHORAGE — Alaska Gov. Bill Walker has picked an attorney with oil and gas experience as his new commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources.Walker… Continue reading

First cruise ship set for Northwest Passage passes inspection

ANCHORAGE — The Coast Guard is gearing up for the inaugural voyage of a luxury cruise ship through the Northwest Passage and said Thursday the… Continue reading

Bethel nonprofits ordered to pay sales taxes

BETHEL — The city of Bethel will soon begin requiring nonprofit organizations to pay sales taxes after a 15-year delay in enforcing the change.City officials… Continue reading

Census: Asians remain fastest-growing racial group in US

WASHINGTON — Asians remain the fastest-growing racial group in the United States, according to new information from the Census Bureau.The nation’s Asian population grew at… Continue reading

In this November 2015 file photo, Attorney General Craig Richards speaks to the media. The governor announced Thursday Richards is resigning.

Alaska attorney general, resources commissioner resign

ANCHORAGE — There were major changes to Gov. Bill Walker's cabinet on Thursday, with announcements that the attorney general and the acting Natural Resources Commissioner were… Continue reading

In this November 2015 file photo, Attorney General Craig Richards speaks to the media. The governor announced Thursday Richards is resigning.

Ketchikan assembly votes against federal pot rules

KETCHIKAN — The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly has approved changes to local marijuana zoning rules, with members voting in favor of an ordinance more in… Continue reading

Anchorage police officer hit in face with bear pepper spray

ANCHORAGE — A man suspected of shooting bear pepper spray into the face of an Anchorage police officer was arrested on suspicion of assault, resisting… Continue reading