This undated booking photo provided by the Anchorage Police Department shows 20-year-old Foriegnne Aubert-Morissette who was found dead or dying with 19-year-old Selena Annette Mullenax at a scenic overlook on the city's west side.

Anchorage police investigate deaths at scenic overlook

ANCHORAGE — Tips started flowing in Friday after Anchorage homicide investigators appealed to the public for information on two people found dead or dying at… Continue reading

This undated booking photo provided by the Anchorage Police Department shows 20-year-old Foriegnne Aubert-Morissette who was found dead or dying with 19-year-old Selena Annette Mullenax at a scenic overlook on the city's west side.

Healthcare market on last life

And then there was one.The Alaska Division of Insurance announced Thursday that Portland-based Moda Health will no longer be allowed to sell individual health insurance… Continue reading

Sitka Police Lt. Lance Ewers shines a flashlight at the opening of a tunnel under a trailer in the Vitskari Trailer Park in Sitka, Alaska, Thursday, January 28, 2016, as he and the property's landlord, at right, inspect the property. A man wanted on criminal warrants was hiding under the trailer in what police called "an elaborate tunnel system." (AP Photo/Daily Sitka Sentinel, James Poulson)

Sitka fugitive found in tunnel

Sitka police arrested a man wanted on criminal warrants Wednesday after finding him hiding in what they called “an elaborate tunnel system” under a trailer… Continue reading

Sitka Police Lt. Lance Ewers shines a flashlight at the opening of a tunnel under a trailer in the Vitskari Trailer Park in Sitka, Alaska, Thursday, January 28, 2016, as he and the property's landlord, at right, inspect the property. A man wanted on criminal warrants was hiding under the trailer in what police called "an elaborate tunnel system." (AP Photo/Daily Sitka Sentinel, James Poulson)

Sitka, Petersburg seek to get closer to marijuana

Two Southeast communities want more access to marijuana — if the state will allow.Sitka and Petersburg have each requested the state relax its 500-foot buffer… Continue reading

S&P report delves into Alaska’s negative credit outlook

Standard and Poor’s Rating Services took a look at what makes some oil states’ futures look bleaker than others. The hardest-hit states forecasted oil prices… Continue reading

Cooper Landing murder trial delayed again

KENAI — The trial of a man accused of murder for the 2013 death of Genghis Muskox has been pushed back to April.Paul Vermillion, 32,… Continue reading

Wasilla bans pot businesses

WASILLA — Southcentral Alaska’s cannabis business just got more concentrated in Anchorage. A big chunk of the Valley, long a byword for marijuana cultivation, is… Continue reading

In this photo taken Wednesday, a woman cross-country skis in Kincaid Park in Anchorage. Alaska ranked second behind Hawaii in the State of the American Well-Being report from Gallup and Healthways, which was released Thursday.

Wellness survey tells us what we already know: Alaska rocks

ANCHORAGE — If you want to improve your sense of well-being, leave the Lower 48.A new report ranking all 50 states based on residents’ sense… Continue reading

In this photo taken Wednesday, a woman cross-country skis in Kincaid Park in Anchorage. Alaska ranked second behind Hawaii in the State of the American Well-Being report from Gallup and Healthways, which was released Thursday.

Arizona governor wants to split 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

PHOENIX — Arizona's Republican governor launched a renewed effort Thursday to break up the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, citing reasons outside longstanding GOP… Continue reading

Alaska, Oregon suspend activity by Moda

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska insurance regulators have suspended Moda Health Plan from accepting new or renewal policies in the state, citing concerns with the… Continue reading

Special election announced to recall North Slope mayor

ANCHORAGE — North Slope officials have called for a special election to recall Mayor Charlotte Brower after residents successfully gathered enough signatures on a petition.The… Continue reading

Investigators seize heroin at Fairbanks home, storage unit

FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks drug investigators acting on a Crime Stoppers tip have seized an estimated $52,680 in heroin.Alaska State Troopers say the drugs were confiscated… Continue reading

Dean Williams speaks to reporters after Gov. Bill Walker appointed him to be the new commissioner of the Alaska Department of Corrections on Thursday. Walker is shown behind Williams' shoulder.

Governor names new corrections commissioner

Gov. Bill Walker has named Dean Williams the new head of the state’s prison system.Williams was announced during a press conference at noon Thursday in… Continue reading

Dean Williams speaks to reporters after Gov. Bill Walker appointed him to be the new commissioner of the Alaska Department of Corrections on Thursday. Walker is shown behind Williams' shoulder.

Anan bear-viewing permits available Feb. 1

Permits to visit one of the most popular bear-viewing spots in Southeast Alaska will be available on Monday, the U.S. Forest Service has announced.Anan Wildlife… Continue reading

Gov. Walker lays out expectations for gas line progress

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker said he wants the state and the North Slope’s major producers to reach agreement on key contracts and issues related… Continue reading

Heat, power, residents return to Kenai after quake

Nearly all residents evacuated from the Lilac Lane area after Sunday’s earthquake have returned home.The 7.1 magnitude tremor caused two gas explosions that burnt four… Continue reading

Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a medication used to reverse the effects of opioids. Capital City Fire/Rescue has been increasingly using this drug during emergency calls to save people who have overdosed on heroin.

In House committee, a shield for those who help overdose victims

“Oftentimes, we say certain bills or resolutions aren’t life or death, but in this case, it is life or death.”So began Sen. Johnny Ellis, D-Anchorage,… Continue reading

Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a medication used to reverse the effects of opioids. Capital City Fire/Rescue has been increasingly using this drug during emergency calls to save people who have overdosed on heroin.

2 teens held on charges of robbery, eluding in Fairbanks

FAIRBANKS — Two teenagers including a 15-year-old were arrested on suspicion of robbery after a pursuit Tuesday night from Fairbanks to North Pole.Alaska State Troopers… Continue reading

Senate votes to remove records from state’s online court system

By a 19-1 vote on Wednesday, the Alaska Senate has approved a bill that calls for records of acquittals, dismissed cases and dropped cases to… Continue reading

Man found dead in Aniak home; troopers seek home-owner

ANCHORAGE — A man was found dead Monday at a home in the southwest Alaska village of Aniak and Alaska State Troopers are trying to… Continue reading