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FBI letter tells Alaska Airlines passengers they are ‘a possible victim of a crime’
"We want answers, accountability, and safer planes" — and a federal investigation will help, said an attorney for passengers of the Jan. 5 flight.
Former head of Anchorage Health Department settles fraud suit with state for $30,000
The Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs brought a lawsuit against Joe Gerace after the state said it discovered he’d misrepresented his military rank and believed he received undeservedly high pay.
2 hurt after Anchorage fire SUV struck vehicle during shooting response
The Chevrolet Suburban was running "code red" and had just overrode a traffic signal when it struck another vehicle Wednesday, firefighters say.
New development center will connect Alaska businesses with AI tools
The Alaska Small Business Development Center has a new resource center aimed at familiarizing businesses with AI tools.
House passes bills to avert a government shutdown; package now heads to the Senate
The compromise would fund the federal government through the end of the fiscal year. The Senate now must approve it with less than a day left.
Alaska senator takes aim at regulation that would slash tailpipe emissions and boost electric car sales
Sen. Sullivan says Biden wants to "force people to buy certain cars." He says he'll try to overturn the rule.
Alaska creates climate plan to reduce statewide emissions and fund a wide range of sustainable energy projects
The state identified almost a billion dollars in need for projects that would help lower energy costs for an EPA grant program.
Alaskans’ losses to online fraud have almost doubled, FBI says
Alaskans reported online fraud at the second highest rate per capita in the nation last year, according to Federal Bureau of Investigation complaints.
Anchorage Democrat alleges governor threatened Republicans before veto vote, prompting denials
Fairbanks’ school board president amplified a version of the claims, but targets say the allegations are baseless.
In its 75th year, Juneau’s Gold Medal Basketball Tournament transcends the court
Throughout this week, more than 500 people from across Southeast Alaska will attend to watch nearly 50 games.
Alaska education group prepares to sue state over school funding
“If the only thing that people will listen to is the court system, then that's what we're left with,” said Caroline Storm, with the Coalition for Education Equity of Alaska.
Kunali, the Alaska Zoo’s remaining tiger, dies at 19
The endangered Amur tiger, named Kunali, died a year after his brother Korol. Both tigers were 19 when they died.
The U.S. sues Apple, saying it abuses its power to monopolize the smartphone market
The federal government accuses Apple of using its monopoly power to stomp out competitors and keep customers from switching phones.
Man dead in shooting at downtown Anchorage parking garage
Police said the victim, found Wednesday night at the 5th Avenue Mall parking garage, died of his injuries overnight.
Psychologist sues state over license application she says is unconstitutional and discriminatory
Dr. Jennifer Poon says the state board should not require a full release of medical and mental health records to apply for a psychology license.
Alaskan nominee for Arctic ambassador clears U.S. Senate panel
Michael Sfraga, of Fairbanks, is a step closer to Senate confirmation. He would be the nation's first Arctic ambassador.
After failed override vote, what’s next in the fight over Alaska education funding?
The Republican-led House majority says they’re working on another deal, but is there room to compromise with the bipartisan-majority Senate?
Anchorage ombudsman substantiates several allegations made by ousted city manager
In his report, Ombudsman Darrel Hess concludes that three of Amy Demboski’s six allegations were justified.
Bronson vetoes new rules for Anchorage Airbnbs
The Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday had approved the ordinance that would’ve required short-term rental owners to locally license their operations.