SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A commission would identify the complex challenges facing Native American children across the country and recommend improvements to programs serving that… Continue reading
In a conference with reporters Friday, Gov. Bill Walker said he has not made up his mind about the long-planned Juneau Access road project.In a… Continue reading
KENAI — For the second year in a row, the amount of money available to 27 unincorporated communities in the Kenai Peninsula Borough through the… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is pushing legislation to resolve several outstanding land issues between the state and federal governments, including a Southeast timberland… Continue reading
HOMER — The Court of Appeals has reversed a conviction for marijuana possession against a homeless Homer man.In a decision released Sept. 14, the court… Continue reading
In Thursday morning courtroom testimony, Rep. Benjamin Nageak, D-Barrow, said he’s not giving up on his attempt to overturn an August primary he lost.“Yes, I… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — A Fairbanks restaurant worker suspected of firing shots from the roof of the business has been charged with possessing a firearm as a… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Former Alaska Attorney General Craig Richards has signed another contract with the state, this time to provide legal advice on “fiscal and other… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A small earthquake has been felt north of Anchorage, but officials say there have been no reports of damage.The Alaska Earthquake Information Center… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A man sought in the attempted robbery and fatal shooting of an Anchorage woman is in custody.Anchorage police say 19-year-old Alonzo Tofpi Steward… Continue reading
JUNEAU — Democrats in one part of Alaska have endorsed an independent candidate for U.S. Senate, bucking their party's own nominee.The Interior Democrats, which represent the… Continue reading
Gov. Bill Walker on Thursday ordered Alaska flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of former Israeli President and Prime Minister Shimon Peres, who… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Proponents and opponents of marijuana legalization have more in common than they think: each side makes predictions that for the most part have… Continue reading
JUNEAU — The state has reached a settlement over its problem-plagued Medicaid payment system, agreeing to pay the vendor hired to implement the system $25.9… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Two men have been rescued off a sinking sailboat south of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands.Anchorage television station KTUU reported the men on the 35-foot… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A climber injured in a fall on Pioneer Peak near Palmer was hoisted to safety Monday night by the Alaska Air Guard.Alaska State… Continue reading
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities has been fined $118,100 by the Environmental Protection Agency for improperly storing hazardous waste in Juneau.According to… Continue reading
An Alaska lawmaker suing to challenge the results of his August primary defeat said on Wednesday he no longer wants to participate in the lawsuit.“I… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — Federal officials are considering changes to the 2020 census that would result in Alaska Natives being asked about their tribal affiliation and shareholder… Continue reading
Correction: The original version of this story stated that new construction was needed to accommodate F-22 fighter aircraft at Eielson Air Force Base. F-35 fighters… Continue reading
