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Two vie for state’s top schools job
Two men from rural Alaska are in the running to become Alaska’s next commissioner of education, but regardless…
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Legislature hits home stretch of special session
The Alaska Legislature is entering the final week of its 30-day special session with the biggest item of…
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Man held after high-speed crash into Glenn Highway signs
PALMER — A man suspected of driving nearly double the Glenn Highway speed limit was arrested Friday morning…
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Anchorage police arrest suspect in Spenard shooting
ANCHORAGE — An Anchorage man is being held on suspicion of felony assault following a shooting Thursday night…
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Juneau company awaits license for hydroelectric dam project
JUNEAU — The company behind a proposed hydroelectric dam project in Juneau is one step closer to beginning…
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Remains of Georgia man found in Denali National Park
ANCHORAGE — Denali National Park rangers say the remains of a 22-year-old Georgia man were found this week…
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Alaska officials say moose attacked man
ANCHORAGE — Wildlife officials in Alaska’s largest city now believe a moose and not a bear caused severe…
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North Pole contractor credited for effort on public memorial
NORTH POLE — Three concrete walls jut out of the dirt and shimmy across the ground like humongous…
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Concert reunites Sitkans, bandmates
SITKA — It’s been about four decades since the band CornSilk played the tunes of the Beatles and…
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Farmers use hydroponics to feed rural arctic villages
KOTZEBUE — Though farming outside in the tundra of the arctic isn’t an option, an Alaska Native company…
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Whittier feels effects of Great Pacific Seafoods closure
WHITTIER — The Prince William Sound community of Whittier would normally be bustling with seasonal workers, but with…
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US rig count rises 6 this week to 414, 2nd week of gains
HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. rose by six…
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Attorney General Lynch meets with Native leaders
ANCHORAGE — U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch said Friday she is directing her office to develop a series…
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State calls for inspection of cracks on ferry Tustumena
KODIAK — State officials are seeking an inspection of structural issues that have plagued the ferry Tustumena for…
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Overdue Legislature trying to reach resolution
JUNEAU — When the Legislature convened nearly five months ago, there was broad acknowledgement that something needed to…
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Historic moment: State awards first commercial marijuana licenses
There were cheers, hoots and completely sober discussion Thursday as the state of Alaska approved the first licenses…
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Body believed to be missing airman found in Alaska lake
ANCHORAGE — Authorities say a body believed to be that of a missing Air Force airman from Texas…
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Walrus hunters in boats trapped by ice rescued
ANCHORAGE — Six walrus hunters whose boats were trapped by Chukchi Sea ice were lifted to safety Wednesday…
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Bear fatally shot near possible mauling area
ANCHORAGE — Responders in Alaska’s largest city shot and killed a bear Thursday that was wandering in the…
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Groups sue over inaction on Fairbanks air pollution
ANCHORAGE — Three Alaska groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday to force a decision on cleaning…