Photo: Iditarod sunrise

The sun rises Thursday over the frozen tundra just outside Nome and lights up patches of ice covering the Nome River.… Continue reading

After death of teen daughter, Eagle River mom raises awareness of rare disease

Feb. 29 was a day of torn emotions for Cindy Just.The 44-year-old Eagle River mother reminisced about her recently deceased 14-year-old daughter, Lindsey, who contracted… Continue reading

CIRI sells tourism businesses to Alaska Denali Travel

Cook Inlet Region Inc. announced March 11 that it has sold its tour and resort subsidiary CIRI Alaska Tourism to Viad Corp., which also owns… Continue reading

Didemnum vexillum, commonly known as rock vomit, is shown encasing a rock in Sitka's Whiting Harbor. The Alaska House passed a bill to combat invasive species in Alaska's waters.

House approves bill fighting “rock vomit” and other invasive species

The Alaska House has voted 26-7 in favor of a bill that aims to fight invasive species in Alaska’s waters.House Bill 38, brought by Rep.… Continue reading

Didemnum vexillum, commonly known as rock vomit, is shown encasing a rock in Sitka's Whiting Harbor. The Alaska House passed a bill to combat invasive species in Alaska's waters.

Shelter Cove road project opens up for bids

KETCHIKAN — A $19 million project linking Ketchikan’s road system to Shelter Cove in Carroll Inlet has gone out to bid.The Alaska Department of Transportation… Continue reading

Wallet theft suspect tracked down by food delivery record

NIKISKI — An Alaska man whose wallet was stolen at a municipal swimming pool helped track down a suspect when he saw food charges show… Continue reading

Administration looking at how to proceed on cruise bill

JUNEAU — A deputy state Revenue commissioner says members of Gov. Bill Walker’s administration are discussing how to proceed with Walker’s cruise ship passenger tax… Continue reading

Saxman man drags officer behind vehicle

ANCHORAGE — Authorities say a man in a small Alaska village tried to bribe a public safety officer and then dragged the officer behind his… Continue reading

Fairbanks pot business one step closer to opening

FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks North Star Borough officials have voted to approve the borough’s first conditional use permit for a marijuana business, paving the way for… Continue reading

In this Jan. 7 photo, dead common murres are on a rocky beach in Whittier. The massive die-off of a widely distributed North Pacific seabird continues to surprise federal scientists. The latest twist was the discovery of thousands of carcasses of common murres along a freshwater lake.

Seabird die-off takes twist at Lake Iliamna

ANCHORAGE — Lake Iliamna in Alaska is North America’s eighth-largest lake, but nobody would mistake it for the Pacific Ocean. Not even a seabird.So when… Continue reading

In this Jan. 7 photo, dead common murres are on a rocky beach in Whittier. The massive die-off of a widely distributed North Pacific seabird continues to surprise federal scientists. The latest twist was the discovery of thousands of carcasses of common murres along a freshwater lake.

Police continue to investigate Eagle River murder

The Anchorage Police Department has released the name of the man who was shot and killed in the parking lot of the Wood River Park… Continue reading

Randy Hoffbeck, Commissioner for the Department of Revenue, speaks the Juneau Chamber of Commerce about Gov. Bill Walker's fiscal plan at the Hangar Ballroom on Thursday.

Revenue boss doubts income tax this year

On Thursday, Alaska Revenue Commissioner Randall Hoffbeck delivered to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce the same address he’s given more than 90 times to community… Continue reading

Randy Hoffbeck, Commissioner for the Department of Revenue, speaks the Juneau Chamber of Commerce about Gov. Bill Walker's fiscal plan at the Hangar Ballroom on Thursday.

Rubio’s withdrawal means Trump ties Cruz in Alaska

The withdrawal of Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, from the Republican presidential race means Donald Trump will now have as large a share of Alaska’s Republican… Continue reading

Healy man dies in tree-cutting accident

HEALY — An autopsy has been ordered for a 66-year-old Healy man who died as he was cutting down a tree.Alaska State Troopers say Beryl… Continue reading

Senate votes to relax penalty for texting while driving

The Alaska Senate voted unanimously, 20-0 on Wednesday, to relax the penalty for texting while driving. Senate Bill 123, brought by Sen. Kevin Meyer, R-Anchorage… Continue reading

Kelly: Taxes not on the table this year

One of the leaders of the powerful Senate Finance Committee has said taxes are not on the table this year as the Legislature considers how… Continue reading

Bill proposes uses for excess earnings from power program

JUNEAU — Excess earnings from a fund set up to provide assistance to rural Alaskans faced with high electricity costs would go to the general… Continue reading

Museum seeks operators for gift shop, coffee bar

The new State Library, Archives, and Museum is seeking people or companies interested in running the new building’s gift shop and coffee bar. According to… Continue reading

Shannon Croft, representing West Anchorage High School, recites "When I have Fears That I May Cease To Be" during the Poetry Out Loud State Finals on Tuesday in Juneau. Croft took first place and will be representing Alaska for the Poetry Out Loud 2016 National Finals at George Washington University, Washington, D.C. in May.

Photo: Poetry Out Loud winner

Shannon Croft, representing West Anchorage High School, recites “When I have Fears That I May Cease To Be” during the Poetry Out Loud State Finals… Continue reading

Shannon Croft, representing West Anchorage High School, recites "When I have Fears That I May Cease To Be" during the Poetry Out Loud State Finals on Tuesday in Juneau. Croft took first place and will be representing Alaska for the Poetry Out Loud 2016 National Finals at George Washington University, Washington, D.C. in May.
In this June 10, 2015 photo, U.S. Marines Capt. David Gooch, with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, walks past an aircraft wheel assembly resting on the ice surface of Colony Glacier.

Remains of more servicemen identified from 1952 crash

ANCHORAGE — The Air Force said Wednesday it has identified the remains of more service members who died when a military transport plane slammed into… Continue reading

In this June 10, 2015 photo, U.S. Marines Capt. David Gooch, with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, walks past an aircraft wheel assembly resting on the ice surface of Colony Glacier.