The fire at the Park's Cannery near Uyak Bay on Kodiak Island, Thursday.

One dead, 3 injured in fire at remote fishing lodge

ANCHORAGE — A person died and three others were injured Thursday in a fire at a remote fishing lodge on Kodiak Island.The blaze broke out… Continue reading

The fire at the Park's Cannery near Uyak Bay on Kodiak Island, Thursday.
Sen. Ellis to retire after 30 years in Legislature

Sen. Ellis to retire after 30 years in Legislature

Anchorage Democratic Sen. Johnny Ellis announced Wednesday he will not seek reelection in the fall, ending his 30 years of service in the Alaska Legislature.“It… Continue reading

Sen. Ellis to retire after 30 years in Legislature

Kodiak College cuts programs with low enrollment

KODIAK — Kodiak College is cutting some programs that are no longer in demand to save money during a difficult fiscal time for the state.Kodiak… Continue reading

Pedestrian killed on Seward Highway south of Potter Marsh

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police are investigating the death of a pedestrian struck on the Seward Highway just south of Potter Marsh.Police just before 10:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Woman dies of injuries in weekend shooting; juvenile charged

FAIRBANKS — A Fairbanks woman shot at a weekend party has died of her injuries and a 17-year-old suspect has been charged as an adult… Continue reading

Alaska couple to travel world by motorcycle, treat dysentery in kids

KENAI — An Alaska couple plans to leave their home on the Kenai Peninsula this summer, not returning until they’ve crossed 86 countries on their… Continue reading

Necropsy completed on whale found on bow of cruise ship

ANCHORAGE — A necropsy has been completed on a 50-foot fin whale discovered Sunday on the bow of a cruise ship entering an Alaska port.A… Continue reading

Agency finds boat that capsized in Alaska national park

ANCHORAGE — The National Park Service has found a boat that capsized and put six men into the cold water of Alaska’s Glacier Bay National… Continue reading

Rep. Les Gara, D-Anchorage, left, talks with Rep. Liz Vazquez, R-Anchorage, as Rep. Bob Herron, D-Bethel, looks on during the first day of the 29th Legislature at the Capitol in Juneau on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016.

Foster children, orphans benefit from two passed bills

While the Alaska Legislature has been consumed by the need to address the state’s $4 billion budget gap, it has still managed to find time… Continue reading

Rep. Les Gara, D-Anchorage, left, talks with Rep. Liz Vazquez, R-Anchorage, as Rep. Bob Herron, D-Bethel, looks on during the first day of the 29th Legislature at the Capitol in Juneau on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016.
Gov. Bill Walker during today's press conference

Walker to lawmakers: ‘Fix the problem’

A fiery Gov. Bill Walker on Wednesday decried the Alaska Legislature’s failure to fix a $4 billion gap in state finances and left open the… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker during today's press conference

Legislators avert shutdown, but deficit remains

Alaska lawmakers have approved a compromise to avert a July 1 shutdown of state government, but the deal fails to address structural problems still facing… Continue reading

Moderate earthquake rocks Alaska Peninsula

ANCHORAGE — A moderate earthquake Tuesday afternoon knocked light objects off shelves in two rural Alaska communities.The Alaska Earthquake Center says the quake was felt… Continue reading

North Slope Police seek suspect who shot gun at officers

ANCHORAGE — Police in Barrow are searching for a man suspected of firing a gun at officers.The North Slope Borough Police Department said officers are… Continue reading

2 die in capsizing at Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park

ANCHORAGE — A father and son on an Alaska fishing trip died Monday when their boat overturned in Glacier Bay National Park.Four others on the… Continue reading

Woman found shot, wounded at early morning Fairbanks party

FAIRBANKS — A 19-year-old woman was shot and injured at an early morning weekend party in Fairbanks.Alaska State Troopers just after 3 a.m. Sunday took… Continue reading

The wheelchair-accessible taxi that serves Juneau

Ketchikan group seeks operator of wheelchair-accessible taxi

KETCHIKAN — A nonprofit that provides services for people with disabilities has yet to find a taxi company in Ketchikan that will operate a vehicle… Continue reading

The wheelchair-accessible taxi that serves Juneau
A bull moose feeds on grass Wednesday along the Sterling Highway near Clam Gulch, Alaska.

Hikers survive moose attack in Anchorage park

ANCHORAGE — Two hikers are recovering from injuries after they were attacked by a moose in an Anchorage park.Melanie Sandstrom and Catherine Dwinnell had been… Continue reading

A bull moose feeds on grass Wednesday along the Sterling Highway near Clam Gulch, Alaska.

Legislators reach deal to avert shutdown, but deficit remains

Lawmakers late Monday reached a compromise to avert a shutdown of Alaska’s government, but the deal fails to address the structural problems facing state government.Lawmakers… Continue reading

Czech Republic man dies while skiing on Alaska mountain

TALKEETNA — A mountaineer from the Czech Republic is dead after an estimated 1,500-foot fall on Denali Mountain.Pavel Michut, 45, was skiing Messner Couloir when… Continue reading

Great Pacific Seafoods files for bankruptcy, shuts down

SEATTLE — Seafood processor Great Pacific Seafoods has ceased operations and filed for bankruptcy.The Seattle Times reports that president Daniel DeMatteis said in a statement… Continue reading