Archaeologists try to answer new questions about first humans in Southeast Alaska
A recent paper attempts to set a new timeframe of when humans first arrived in Southeast Alaska, using cave remains and animal fossils from the region.
Feds pinch Southeast Alaska skippers over illegal transport of crab
The U.S. Attorney’s office in Alaska says the three men caught crab in Southeast Alaska this spring and moved them to Seattle seeking a higher price.
Tlingit and Haida unveils plans for new education campus in Juneau
The proposed campus is expected to take years of fundraising and construction, It would serve students from early childhood into college.
Airlines are ordered to give full refunds instead of vouchers and to stop hiding fees
The new Biden administration rules are meant to crack down on airlines that charge passengers steep fees to check bags and change flights.
Anchorage’s Covenant House receives $1M federal grant to help foster youth before they age out
“We know a lot of them end up with us after a year anyway,” said Heidi Huppert, chief program officer at the youth homeless service provider.
In Anchorage’s LaFrance-Bronson runoff election, the incumbent mayor is the underdog
Suzanne LaFrance outperformed Mayor Dave Bronson in campaign fundraising, the regular election results and a post-election poll.
Alaska House bill would require adult sites to verify users are 18 or older
Advocates say age verification would ensure minors aren't exposed to adult content. Opponents say it's not so simple.
Crew of fuel plane reported fire just before fatal crash near Fairbanks
Federal officials say the two people aboard the cargo plane reported the fire moments after takeoff and requested to return to the Fairbanks airport.
Divided Alaska House calls for stay of homeschool decision until mid-2025
The two-page “sense of the House” approved by a 20-18 vote Wednesday supports a stay of the judge’s ruling through the end of June 2025.
Unveiling common skin conditions | Line One
Join host Dr. Jillian Woodruff on this Line One, as she and her guest discuss the science of skin, and how to care for it.
University of Alaska gets $20M to study effects of climate change on fishing and harvesting in the Gulf of Alaska
The Interface of Change project will support five years of research to boost climate resilience for mariculture and traditional harvesting.
Alaska an important Special Operations training ground, as Arctic sees interest from Russia and China
U.S. Special Operations forces like Navy SEALs and Army Green Berets were training in Kodiak and Fairbanks this past winter.
U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs
The FTC has voted to ban agreements that typically prevent workers from leaving their companies to join or start competing businesses.
Alaska Rep. Peltola stuns home region by defending Donlin gold mine, a project she used to oppose
Democrat Mary Peltola joined Alaska's U.S. senators on a legal brief defending the mine in a lawsuit brought by Kuskokwim tribes.
President Biden signs law to ban TikTok nationwide unless it is sold
The measure was included in a foreign aid package providing support to Ukraine and Israel. TikTok has vowed to challenge the law in federal court.
Fairbanks-area neighborhood shaken by fatal cargo plane crash
Federal Aviation Administration officials say both people aboard the plane died Tuesday when it crashed near Mike Emers' farm.
Alaska House committee nixes amendment raising age of consent from 16 to 18
The sponsor of the amendment, Rep. Andrew Gray, D-Anchorage, says he'll try again when the bill returns to the House floor.
No survivors found after plane crashes near Fairbanks with 2 aboard, troopers say
Troopers say the Douglas DC-4 crashed into the Tanana River shortly after takeoff.
Amazon says its Anchorage sorting facility has cut delivery times in half
“That's going to continue to speed up and improve as we move towards that 100% operational state,” said a company spokeswoman.
Soldotna solar installation set to go online this summer
The 600-panel array will be able to fully power the Whistle Hill business complex east of Soldotna when weather permits.