Man charged in Mat-Su shooting; second suspect sought

ANCHORAGE — A 28-year-old man has been charged in a shooting that left a Matanuska-Susitna Borough man injured.Charles Ganoe of Anchorage is charged with attempted… Continue reading

Lawmakers prepare for fast action on eve of ’24-Hour Rule’

If it were a game show, it’d be the Lightning Round.On Tuesday, members of the Alaska House of Representatives voted 39-0 to declare irreconcilable differences… Continue reading

Jodi Mitchell, Sealaska board member and CEO of Inside Passage Electric Cooperative, center, takes a selfie with U.S. Rep. Don Young and his wife, Anne, before his speech at the Native Issues Forum at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Tuesday.

Young talks Trump, drugs and gas taxes during visit

Alaska’s lone delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives wrapped up a visit to Juneau on Tuesday, telling an audience at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall that… Continue reading

Jodi Mitchell, Sealaska board member and CEO of Inside Passage Electric Cooperative, center, takes a selfie with U.S. Rep. Don Young and his wife, Anne, before his speech at the Native Issues Forum at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Tuesday.

Japan climber rescued from Alaska peak amid avalanche risk

TALKEETNA — A helicopter rescued an experienced Japanese climber from an Alaska mountain where spring storms had created significant avalanche risks.Masatoshi Kuriaki, a 42-year-old climber… Continue reading

Timber bill advances

A state timber bill envisioned as a helping hand for embattled Viking Lumber is advancing toward a final vote.On Monday afternoon, the House Resources Committee… Continue reading

Lawmakers tweak Alaska’s criminal justice overhaul bill

JUNEAU — A state Senate committee has made changes to a sweeping criminal justice bill, including capping the amount of time that could be taken… Continue reading

Emerald 100 cashews recalled

The Alaska Department of Environment Conservation’s Food Safety and Sanitation Program has confirmed the recall of Emerald 100 Calorie Pack Roasted & Salted Cashew Halves… Continue reading

North Pole woman dies in avalanche near Summit Lake

DELTA JUNCTION — A 25-year old Alaska woman died Sunday when she was buried by an avalanche.Alaska State Troopers say Claire Sundgren of North Pole… Continue reading

Searchers find snowmobile belonging to missing man

ANCHORAGE — Searchers using dragging hooks from sea ice in Norton Bay have recovered a snowmobile belonging to a 22-year-old western Alaska man who disappeared… Continue reading

Car leaves road, crashes after troopers deploy spike strips

ANCHORAGE — A car sought by Alaska State Troopers left the Sterling Highway and rolled Sunday after its tires were punctured by spike strips.Two Anchorage… Continue reading

Dividend tax proposed as stopgap measure, legislator says

JUNEAU — Alaskans who receive an Alaska Permanent Fund dividend would pay a 35 percent tax on it under legislation proposed in the state House.Rep.… Continue reading

Anchorage plastic surgeon sentenced to 4 years in prison

ANCHORAGE — A 67-year-old Anchorage plastic surgeon has been sentenced to four years in prison for wire fraud and tax evasion.Dr. Michael Brandner was convicted… Continue reading

Iditarod musher reports groping, marking 3rd issue in race

ANCHORAGE — Alaska authorities are investigating a third unwelcome encounter during this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race after a female musher said two men… Continue reading

House passes technical changes for nurses, barbers

The Alaska House of Representatives has passed a pair of bills that make technical changes to state law pertaining to nurse practitioners and the state… Continue reading

Lawmakers stumble making changes to public pensions

A plan by the Alaska Senate Finance Committee to require local governments to pay more for public pensions has hit a snag.Late Sunday, the committee… Continue reading

Oil production in Alaska shows growth not seen since 2002

ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Oil and Gas Association has announced that the state had its first year-over-year increase in oil production in more than a… Continue reading

Alaska Air Group Inc. is buying Virgin America in a deal worth more than $2 billion, creating a powerhouse airline with an expanded West Coast presence. Alaska Air said Monday, April 4, that the deal will expand its route network.

Alaska Air buys Virgin America

NEW YORK — Virgin America has loyal passengers who love the airline’s cool vibe even if its size and schedule are too limited to meet… Continue reading

Alaska Air Group Inc. is buying Virgin America in a deal worth more than $2 billion, creating a powerhouse airline with an expanded West Coast presence. Alaska Air said Monday, April 4, that the deal will expand its route network.

Sitka teacher steps in to stop fight

A Sitka middle school teacher defused a dangerous altercation last Monday afternoon when he broke up a brawl between two adults in the school’s back… Continue reading

Lawmakers to tackle budget, crime bill, daylight time

JUNEAU — The Alaska Legislature is entering what is scheduled to be its last two weeks, with major bills yet to be resolved as lawmakers… Continue reading

US rig count drops 14 this week to 450, another all-time low

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. dropped 14 this week to 450, another all-time low amid… Continue reading