Motorcycle driver dies on busy Eagle River street

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police say a motorcycle driver is dead following a collision with a pickup in Eagle River.Police just after 1 p.m. Friday took… Continue reading

Former mine official sentenced for clean water violations

ANCHORAGE — A former operating officer of a western Alaska mine has been sentenced to a year in prison for violating the federal Clean Water… Continue reading

6.2-magnitude earthquake hits Alaska Peninsula

PORT HEIDEN — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has struck the Alaska Peninsula.The Alaska Earthquake Center released a statement saying the tremor hit at 9:50 p.m. and… Continue reading

Sen. Murkowski says she hasn’t decided on endorsement for GOP candidate

KODIAK — Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she hasn't settled on which Republican presidential candidate she will support. But Steve Wackowski, the GOP senator's campaign manager, says… Continue reading

Fishing officials work to get young people fishing permits

KODIAK — People in the fishing industry are looking for ways to help young fishermen join the workforce.The Kodiak Daily Mirror reported during the ComFish… Continue reading

In this March 24 photo, Christopher Orman, the new assistant district attorney for Sitka, stands in his Lake Street office in Sitka.

Sitka’s new DA experienced in court, kitchen

SITKA — The new assistant district attorney for Sitka couldn’t say exactly that his life was naturally leading to his current post.But Christopher Orman says… Continue reading

In this March 24 photo, Christopher Orman, the new assistant district attorney for Sitka, stands in his Lake Street office in Sitka.

Fewer Alaskans sign up online for Permanent Fund dividend

ANCHORAGE — Fewer people signed up online for this year’s Alaska Permanent Fund dividend, and fewer residents have chosen to donate a portion of their… Continue reading

House OKs foster care reform bill

Calling it a first step to larger reform, the Alaska House of Representatives voted 37-0 to approve House Bill 27 on Friday afternoon.The bill, begun… Continue reading

Mining tax legislation follows path of oil tax

The Alaska House Resources Committee has approved a small increase in the state’s mining tax, sending the bill to the House Finance Committee for further… Continue reading

Law Dept. clears trooper in fatal shooting

ANCHORAGE — An Alaska State Trooper was justified in using deadly force during a struggle with an intoxicated driver who had turned the officer’s stun… Continue reading

March is record warm across Southeast

This month was the warmest ever recorded in Juneau, according to measurements taken by the National Weather Service.The capital city wasn’t alone in the achievement… Continue reading

Coast Guard bases maintain zero tolerance policy for pot

KODIAK — Coast Guard officials are cracking down on marijuana use on the base in Kodiak, saying both service members and civilians could face fines… Continue reading

Searchers seek man missing in blizzard in western Alaska

ANCHORAGE — A search is underway for a 22-year-old man missing on a trip between two western Alaska villages.Alaska State Troopers in Nome say Roger… Continue reading

The current building used by the Alaska State Legislature in Anchorage.

Legislative Council votes to buy Anchorage LIO

To stave off a lawsuit, a joint committee of the Alaska Legislature has voted 13-1 to buy the controversial Legislative Information Office building in downtown… Continue reading

The current building used by the Alaska State Legislature in Anchorage.

Senate passes three bills in Friday action

In a Friday floor session, the Alaska Senate passed bills addressing contractor ethics, real estate brokers and a shooting range on the Kenai Peninsula. All… Continue reading

Juneau Superior Court Judge Philip Pallenberg speaks to attorney in court during a trial in 2013. Pallenberg is one of four being considered for a position on the Alaska Supreme Court.

On Alaska Supreme Court, a placid vacancy compared to federal furor

The Alaska Judicial Council has recommended four finalists for the vacancy on the Alaska Supreme Court. The selection was announced Friday and leaves 45 days… Continue reading

Juneau Superior Court Judge Philip Pallenberg speaks to attorney in court during a trial in 2013. Pallenberg is one of four being considered for a position on the Alaska Supreme Court.

$2.13 an hour for dish-washing? Servers sue over side work

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ask any restaurant server or bartender about side work and you are liable to get an earful. Sweeping floors, washing dishes, making… Continue reading

Man shot, dog killed, by suspect delivering package

ANCHORAGE — A man was shot and his dog killed Wednesday at his home by a suspect claiming to be delivering a package.The initial investigation… Continue reading

In this March 29, 2016 photo, high school students decorate trash bins that will are being modified to be more bear-resistant in Kodiak, Alaska. The Kodiak Daily Mirror reports that the project is a joint effort by the Kodiak Brown Bear Trust, Alaska Waste and Kodiak High School. (Julie Herrmann/Kodiak Daily Mirror via AP)

Kodiak students create bear-proof trash bins

KODIAK — High school students in Kodiak are working to help wildlife and the community with a project to turn regular trash bins into ones… Continue reading

In this March 29, 2016 photo, high school students decorate trash bins that will are being modified to be more bear-resistant in Kodiak, Alaska. The Kodiak Daily Mirror reports that the project is a joint effort by the Kodiak Brown Bear Trust, Alaska Waste and Kodiak High School. (Julie Herrmann/Kodiak Daily Mirror via AP)

Homeowner shoots suspect sought by Alaska State Troopers

ANCHORAGE — State prosecutors have filed criminal charges against a Wasilla man who was shot and wounded by a homeowner as he fled Alaska State… Continue reading