How to file your tax returns: 6 things you should know this year
For something that's legally required, taxes can be confusing. This guide covers the latest credits and deductions — and how to plan ahead for next year.
Alaska delegation nominates longtime Native leader to be co-chair of the Denali Commission
Julie Kitka, who served for decades as president of the Alaska Federation of Natives, was tapped to be the federal co-chair of the agency.
Alaska House passes operating budget with roughly $2,300 PFD
Rep. DeLena Johnson, R-Palmer, says nobody’s totally satisfied — and that makes it a good compromise.
Key Anchorage stakeholders skeptical of megaproject solutions to connect Seward and Glenn highways
They're interested in a far less expensive redesign of Gambell and Ingra streets to be neighborhood friendly, with lower speed limits and fewer lanes.
Baha’is confront religious persecution with courage in Anchorage play
"When the Moment Comes" revisits Iran's deadly crackdown on Baha'i believers in the 1980s. Star John Sharify says he lost a loved one to it.
Washington man sentenced to 99 years for murder of Ketchikan surgeon
Judge Michael Wolverton called Jordan Joplin's 2017 killing of Eric Garcia one of the most “brazen and craven” acts he’d seen in his 40 years on the bench.
Juneau advocates seek Saturday ban on large cruise ships next season
Karla Hart says Juneau residents deserve one day a week when they can visit local businesses and attractions free of summer tourists.
Majority of Alaskans voted across party lines in ’22 primary, study says
Sightline Institute researcher Jeannette Lee says the analysis shows open primaries let Alaskans choose values over party.
Here’s the new plan to boost background checks for guns bought at shows or online
The Justice Department's new rule requires background checks for all gun sales, not just ones sold at gun stores.
In seismically active Alaska, plans for statewide residential building codes are on shaky ground
Pending state bills are supported by earthquake experts and homebuilding organizations, but they have also generated skepticism.
Alaska senators split on Mayorkas impeachment. Murkowski leery of wasting Senate time on ‘messaging.’
Alaska's U.S. senators are split on the impeachment of the DHS secretary. Dan Sullivan wants a Senate trial. Lisa Murkowski doesn't.
Kivalina fire cuts electricity, cellphone service
No injuries have been reported in Tuesday's fire, but responders say the local bingo hall and community center were both burned in the blaze.
Dunleavy says new polling data shows Alaskans want education reform with BSA increase
The poll was commissioned by the governor and conducted by Dittman Research just one week after Dunleavy vetoed the legislature’s bipartisan education bill.
The underlying effects of trauma | Line One
Join host Dr Justin Clark as he discusses trauma, and how to navigate mental health services to find the right provider for yourself.
A collective of doulas and midwives is helping Alaska Native mothers stay connected to their roots
The Indigenous birthworkers will attend medical appointments with mothers, advocate for them and help connect them to traditional practices.
Popp endorses LaFrance for Anchorage mayor
In the most recent election results, Bill Popp had about 17% of the vote, placing third behind Suzanne LaFrance and Dave Bronson.
Pop-up medical clinic will provide free care in Anchorage and Fairbanks in April
The clinics will offer medical, dental, eye check-ups and care.
Alaska House digs into budget — and a developing gap between expenses and revenue
Financial estimates being compiled Tuesday indicate there may not be enough revenue to cover the Legislature’s draft spending plan.
Biologists describe freeing Unalaska whale from ‘life-threatening entanglement’
After a young humpback whale was found entangled in Iliuliuk Bay, experts carefully cut the line wrapped around its mouth and tail Friday.
Homeland Security funds new Arctic security research center at UAA
The Arctic Domain Awareness Center will receive $46 million to study Arctic geopolitics, commerce, food security and climate change.