Search continues for 7 boaters missing near Quinhagak
Searchers continue looking for the seven people who went missing while boating to Quinhagak last week.
Vic Kohring hopes new evidence will keep him out of prison
Convicted former lawmaker Vic Kohring has formally submitted the evidence which he hopes will keep him out of federal prison. He's been convicted of...
Helicopter crew, pregnant pilot deliver Aleutian Islands fishermen to safety
Two fishermen were rescued from their boat grounded off Unalga Island in the eastern Aleutians on Tuesday. A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Station Kodiak hoisted the men to safety about 1 pm. The two were flown to Dutch Harbor and did not require medical attention.
With rain in the forecast, Ketchikan switches back to hydroelectric power
The second half of October brought enough rain for Ketchikan’s electric utility to switch off its diesel generators.
Juneau shops pull local artist’s books in wake of threatening, anti-trans notes
Two local businesses made statements supporting the trans community and condemning illustrator Mitch Watley’s alleged actions.
AFN continues to focus on rural energy crisis
The second day of the Alaska Federation of Natives annual 3 day convention started off with more discussion of the urgent need to address...
Pilot Cars Assist Traffic on Parks Highway
Update: 11:25 p.m. Monday, June 15th.
Pilot cars are assisting traffic on the Parks Highway. Incident Management team information officer Sarah Saarloos says as long as the fire is moderate through the night, traffic will be allowed through.
Mat Su information officer Vickie Lee Fenster says officials recommend that residents who live between miles 63 and 78 should evacuate.
Service High principal placed on administrative leave amid ‘community concerns’
The Anchorage School District says it has initiated an “investigation into community concerns” about Allen Wardlaw.
Wave of Western Alaska boating incidents leaves 4 dead, 2 missing
Kelly Coopchiak, 25, and Alexander Henry, 31, remain missing after the four incidents. Four other boaters are dead, with two more rescued.
Alaska plays host to High Times Cannabis Cup with unique, more ‘mom-and-pop’ industry
High Times Director of Events and Competitions Mark Kazinec says Alaska, as the second state to legalize recreational use of marijuana in 2015, is a great place for a competition.
Providers work to vaccinate Anchorage homeless population as quickly as possible
Since congregate shelters became eligible for COVID-19 vaccines last month, health care workers and homeless shelter coordinators have been working non-stop to get Anchorage’s 3,000-person homeless population vaccinated.
Tribes, State Troopers increase access to justice for Alaska Native survivors of domestic violence
Alaska State Troopers received new training in October aimed at keeping Tribal citizens safer.
Former Sitka officer wins harassment settlement, promises investigation of police
A sexual harassment lawsuit brought by a former police officer against the City of Sitka has settled out of court for over $500,000.
Tensions flare in Alaska House over masking, floor sessions
Legislative leaders last month voted to end a policy that required masking, regardless of vaccination status, in legislative facilities and regular COVID-19 testing.
State Officials Prepare for Swine Flu
The state’s chief medical officer says there are no confirmed cases of swine flu in Alaska, but he says it’s probable the deadly flu...
Omicron drives Alaska to new daily record in COVID cases
Daily case counts hit 1,843 on Wednesday.
UPS, Delta oppose proposal to triple state jet fuel tax
UPS and Delta Air Lines oppose a proposal to triple the state’s jet fuel tax. But the Alaska Trucking Association supports a similar increase on fuel for cars and trucks. Listen now
Armed conflict in Chevak leaves one dead
One person is dead and another is wounded after an armed conflict yesterday in the village of Chevak.
Alaska prepares for vessel disasters
Thousands of vessels every year move through Alaska's waters. If something goes awry, their cargo and fuel could end up in the ocean. Cleanup efforts for past groundings near Unalaska have proven difficult and costly.
Murkowski, Peltola deliver crash course in government to Dillingham students
On Halloween, Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Mary Peltola spent some time chatting with a room full of students dressed as butterflies, pirates, Minions and mimes.