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.
Unalaska school district asks city for nearly $6M as it faces large deficit
The request is about $500,000 more than last year’s ask, and includes the maximum allowable contribution from the city’s general fund.
Alaska Senate passes bill that ties hunting and fishing residency requirements to PFD eligibility
Wildlife troopers say the loose definition of residency under the current rules make it difficult to prosecute people who take advantage.
Begich makes a pledge: He’ll drop out of Alaska’s U.S. House race if Dahlstrom bests him in primary.
Begich says if other GOP candidates do the same, it would allow conservative voters to unite behind one candidate. Another solution: Ranking.
PenAir founder and Grumman Goose pilot Orin Seybert dies at 87
The founder of Peninsula Airways, Seybert was known for recognizing amphibious planes' ability to operate without runways in the Aleutian Islands.
Alaska Senate considers plan that would allow teens to independently seek mental health care
An amendment from Sen. Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, would lower the age for obtaining behavioral health care to 16.
Supreme Court appears to side with an Oregon city’s crackdown on homelessness
Justices heard an Oregon city's appeal of lower court rulings that it's "cruel and unusual" to fine or jail people on public land if no shelter is available.
Anchorage middle schools prepare to include sixth grade starting this fall
Middle schools are rearranging floor plans, hiring teachers and adding portables to accommodate the students.
Ketchikan borough declares disaster in fire-station fire
Firefighters say the April 9 blaze that swept through the South Tongass station appears to have started near one of the five vehicles it damaged.
After a dozen years, statewide Yup’ik language spelling bee going strong
Yup'ik and Inupiaq spelling bees, like those held earlier this month in Anchorage, are a relatively new experience for students.
‘Not in the business of just giving away our entire collections:’ Denver museum denies Lingít repatriations
Denver Post reporter Sam Tabachnik says the Denver Art Museum has a history of denying repatriation requests for tribal cultural items.