Alaska House prepares to block legislators’ pay increase, but top senators say they’re uninterested
In the Alaska Capitol, committee chairs can exert an enormous amount of power, as demonstrated by the "Bert Locker."
These are the states with the highest and lowest tax burdens, a report says
Alaska leads a WalletHub list of states with the nation's lowest overall tax burdens, at 5.05% of personal income.
Reminder, Alaska: PFD applications are due Friday
The state’s online PFD application will be available until 11:59 p.m. on Friday.
Alaska lawmakers pitch ways to close gaping budget gap from state sales tax to cutting oil tax credits
A revenue forecast released last week estimated the state has a shortfall of more than $450 million heading into the next fiscal year that starts July 1.
Alaska’s annual tsunami warning test failed for some communities
Wednesday was the annual test of Alaska’s tsunami warning system — but Homer, Kenai, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Sitka and Unalaska didn't hear it at all.
5 key takeaways from the Trump indictment news
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a New York grand jury. District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office said it has contacted Trump's attorney "to coordinate his surrender" for arraignment.
Haines residents split over planned Juneau Drag performance at the Southeast Alaska State Fair
What started as an online ripple became a wave of public comments at the last borough assembly meeting in Haines.
Young leaders from Alaska, Canada and Greenland stress need for cultural preservation and climate adaptation
The panelists spoke at the three-day Arctic Encounter conference in downtown Anchorage that brought together leaders and organizations from around the circumpolar north.
There’s a new Gwich’in alphabet book and it’s available for free
It's part of a long-term community-led project of language revitalization.
With the Trump charges still sealed, Sullivan denounces prosecution as unjust
Sen. Sullivan's castigation of the decision to charge the former president contrasts with the neutral positions taken by the rest of the Alaska delegation.
Contractor sues Anchorage for unpaid work on shelter
The acting municipal attorney previously said that if the contractor sued, the city would lose.
An update on Alaska’s legislative session
As with many recent sessions, discussions largely center on the state’s finances, while a number of social issues have come up as well.
Anchorage animal shelter suspends dog intakes, adoptions after viral outbreak
A wave of canine parvovirus infections has Anchorage Animal Care and Control staff working to examine animals currently in care and clean the facility.
State’s fix for Alaska’s food stamp backlog misses the mark, insiders say
“It’s very much a Band-Aid,” said Ron Meehan with the Food Bank of Alaska.
State senators share their thoughts on Alaska’s 2024 budget | Alaska Insight
Alaska Insight host Lori Townsend is joined by Senate President Gary Stevens, and Sen. Bill Wielechowski to discuss how to address the state's fiscal crisis.
Crochet’s comeback: A Siberian Yupik’s modern twist | INDIE ALASKA
Meet Mek, a Siberian Yupik artist in Anchorage who is revolutionizing the world of fashion! Through an amazing talent for crochet, Mek has created some of the most stylish balaclavas, scarves, and crop tops with a modern twist.
Alaska Natives rescued Navy crew in 1955. Their medals have arrived.
The 16 men were honored with Alaska Heroism Medals, recognizing their rescue of crew from a plane shot down by Soviet fighters 67 years ago.
Sex abuse case against ex-Alaska attorney general thrown out
A judge dismissed a sex abuse case against former acting Alaska Attorney General Clyde “Ed” Sniffen, citing the statute of limitations at the time.
Trump has arrived in New York for his arraignment. What’s next?
The former president will spend Monday night at Trump Tower before his surrender and arraignment on Tuesday, when the historic charges against him will be unsealed.
Bill would add second-degree murder charges for drug dealers in Alaska overdose deaths
Family members of some who died from overdoses support stronger penalties, but civil liberty advocates say it could deter calls for help.