21-year-old pedestrian killed after release from jail

FAIRBANKS — Police say a 21-year-old woman was killed after she was hit by a car in Fairbanks, a few hours after she had been… Continue reading

Anchorage police recover stolen vehicle with child inside

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police said a 3-year-old girl has been found safe after someone stole a vehicle while she was in the back seat.Police said… Continue reading

Sullivan hopeful heading into 2017

ANCHORAGE — Like all members of Congress, Sen. Dan Sullivan has a long list of to-dos. Tops on that list right now is an issue… Continue reading

Pay to rise for millions as 19 states increase minimum wage

ALBANY, N.Y. — It will be a happy New Year indeed for millions of the lowest-paid U.S. workers. Nineteen states, including New York and California,… Continue reading

Alaska Journal of Commerce Year in Review: Budget fallout tops all in 2016

ANCHORAGE — The 2016 legislative session(s) all but dispelled the cliché that if everyone is unhappy with the results of a negotiation the best solution… Continue reading

Fairbanks police arrest 2 suspects in Dec. 13 shooting

FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks police have arrested two people suspected of involvement in a shooting two weeks ago that left a man seriously wounded.Police say 19-year-old… Continue reading

Fast-burning fire destroys Fairbanks business

FAIRBANKS — A Fairbanks business has been destroyed by a fast-burning fire.The building, which was leased by the Alaska RV Center for use as a… Continue reading

Kenai Peninsula still struggles to house homeless

KENAI — Snow blew lightly across the threshold of the Friendship Mission when a knock came on the office door. Mary Anne Cowgill, the co-owner,… Continue reading

Storms continue in northwest Alaska; Fairbanks digs out

ANCHORAGE — Blizzard and severe weather warnings remain in effect for communities on the northwest coast of Alaska as a winter storm continues to bring… Continue reading

Santa Claus is back on Facebook

FAIRBANKS — Santa Claus’ Facebook account has been reinstated after the social media company suspended his access and demanded proof of identity on Christmas Day.Claus,… Continue reading

Interior preparing for high winds, heavy snow

FAIRBANKS — The city of Fairbanks is gearing up for a snowstorm that’s expected to bring as much as a foot of snow and strong… Continue reading

National Weather Service forecasts snow for much of Alaska this weekend

ANCHORAGE — Southcentral Alaska including Anchorage is bracing for a predicted dump of snow.The National Weather Service says up to 8 inches of snow is… Continue reading

In this Sept. 23, 2013 file photo, a driver passes a small boat harbor in King Cove.

Village renews push for road through refuge

ANCHORAGE — A remote Alaska village that has been rebuffed in efforts to build a road through a national wildlife refuge will try again when… Continue reading

In this Sept. 23, 2013 file photo, a driver passes a small boat harbor in King Cove.

Demolition begins on shuttered North Pole refinery

FAIRBANKS — The company that owns the shuttered North Pole Refinery has begun its demolition.The decision by Flint Hills Resources to tear down refining facilities… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker points to a chart during a July 14 press conference that uses a crashing jet to show possible scenarios for Alaska economy if the legislature fails to act during its special session.

Top 10 stories of 2016 set the state stage for 2017

Looking back, 2016 brought momentous change at the state level for Juneau — but it might turn out to be just the preface for the… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker points to a chart during a July 14 press conference that uses a crashing jet to show possible scenarios for Alaska economy if the legislature fails to act during its special session.

Firefighters find 2 dead in burned camping trailer

KENAI — he State Medical Examiner’s Office is working to positively identify two people found dead in a burned camper trailer on the Kenai Peninsula.The… Continue reading

Feds to begin cleanup of old wells on the North Slope

JUNEAU — Federal officials are planning another trip to a reserve on Alaska’s North Slope to plug several old oil wells as winter weather settles… Continue reading

Struggle for gun preceded fatal shooting at botched robbery

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police investigating a double homicide and robbery say one victim was shot after a struggle over a gun and the second likely… Continue reading

State union files grievance over Walker’s budget

ANCHORAGE — A union representing nearly 8,000 state employees has filed a complaint against Gov. Bill Walker and his administration for an alleged violation of… Continue reading

Marijuana businesses settling in

KENAI - “You’re on camera.”Mike Harris nodded up at the corners of the ceiling, where spherical black lenses glinted in the weak winter light. The… Continue reading