Heavy rains soak soggy southcentral Alaska

ANCHORAGE — Heavy rains are soaking Alaska’s already soggy southcentral region, with Gov. Bill Walker declaring a disaster in one place because of river erosion… Continue reading

Third kidnapping suspect surrenders to Anchorage police

ANCHORAGE — A third man sought in a suspected Anchorage kidnapping has turned himself in.Anchorage police said 24-year-old Serge Azede surrendered to police Monday night.… Continue reading

Oklahoma man pleads not guilty in mounted Alaska polar bear case

TULSA, Okla. — A businessman charged with illegally storing a mounted polar bear at an Oklahoma airport hangar has pleaded not guilty.The Tulsa World reported… Continue reading

Suspect sought in Anchorage kidnapping arrested

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police say an 18-year-old man sought in connection with an Anchorage kidnapping has been arrested.William Burgess was found in Fairbanks and arrested… Continue reading

Body found on Anchorage road; police investigate as homicide

ANCHORAGE — A man was found dead Monday on an Anchorage road and police are investigating the case as a homicide.The body of the man… Continue reading

Alaska Airlines breaks ground on $40M Anchorage hangar

ANCHORAGE — Alaska Airlines formally broke ground Monday on construction of a $40 million aircraft maintenance hangar in Anchorage.Officials with the Seattle-based airline say the… Continue reading

Homeless awareness campaign breaks fist-bumping record

ANCHORAGE — Three hundred people in Alaska looking to raise awareness of homelessness are the new world record holders in fist-bumping.KTVA-TV reported a Guinness World… Continue reading

Educators in Alaska, Idaho partner for pharmacy program

ANCHORAGE — Alaska’s first doctoral pharmacy program is near its debut at the University of Alaska Anchorage through a partnership with Idaho State University.The program… Continue reading

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2013, file photo, a tour bus kicks up dust during a sunny day at Denali National Park in Alaska as Mount Denali appears in the background. Activists protested outside a state office building in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Aug.10, 2016, to demand Alaska Gov. Bill Walker to end wolf hunting near the park in light of its declining wolf population (AP Photo/Manuel Valdes, File)

Fairbanks to take sides on wolf hunting

FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks officials plan to weigh in on a statewide dispute about wolf hunting rules near Denali National Park.A resolution from Fairbanks North Star… Continue reading

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2013, file photo, a tour bus kicks up dust during a sunny day at Denali National Park in Alaska as Mount Denali appears in the background. Activists protested outside a state office building in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Aug.10, 2016, to demand Alaska Gov. Bill Walker to end wolf hunting near the park in light of its declining wolf population (AP Photo/Manuel Valdes, File)

Ex-corrections officer to take plea deal in drug case

ANCHORAGE — A former corrections officer suspected of smuggling drugs into prison is expected to take a plea deal.KTUU-TV reported Adam Jason Spindler was arrested… Continue reading

Bench debate spurs talks to help homeless, inebriated people

KETCHIKAN — Complaints about behavior at benches in Ketchikan have spurred a discussion about how the city can help homeless and inebriated residents.The Ketchikan Daily… Continue reading

In this Aug. 12 photo, Jack Binder, a trainer, mentor and longtime truck driver, stands by trucks at Alaska West Express in Fairbanks. Driving trucks on the Dalton Highway is an adventure, which is why Binder has braved the famed highway since it opened in 1974.

Truck driver recalls 50-year career on Dalton Highway

FAIRBANKS — Driving trucks on the Dalton Highway is an adventure, which is why Jack Binder has braved the famed highway since it opened in… Continue reading

In this Aug. 12 photo, Jack Binder, a trainer, mentor and longtime truck driver, stands by trucks at Alaska West Express in Fairbanks. Driving trucks on the Dalton Highway is an adventure, which is why Binder has braved the famed highway since it opened in 1974.

Satanic prayer sparks protest, possible changes to invocation

SOLDOTNA — Rain began to fall just before a huddled group of Catholic Church members began praying on a sidewalk in Soldotna.Some held rosaries or… Continue reading

This Aug. 12 photo shows U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, campaigning at a busy street corner in Anchorage.

Stock picks up endorsement in battle against Murkowski

ANCHORAGE — Jeff King, a four-time winner of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, is changing political teams when it comes to Alaska’s U.S. Senate… Continue reading

This Aug. 12 photo shows U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, campaigning at a busy street corner in Anchorage.

US rig count up 10 this week to 491, Texas up 8

HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by 10 this week to 491.A year ago, 885… Continue reading

Alaska unemployment rate stays at 6.7 percent for July

ANCHORAGE — Alaska’s unemployment rate stayed at 6.7 percent last month, unchanged from June.Nationally, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July was 4.9 percent, which… Continue reading

In this May 18 photo, Libertarian presidential candidate and former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson speak with legislators at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City.

Third-party, first pick? – Gary Johnson addresses Alaskan issues in interview

Alaskans don’t like Hillary Clinton. They didn’t pick Donald Trump.Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson believes Alaskans want him — if they simply get to know… Continue reading

In this May 18 photo, Libertarian presidential candidate and former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson speak with legislators at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City.
In this Thursday photo, WellsFargo Bank security camera image released by the FBI shows two armed men robbing a bank Thursday morning on Anchorage's east side. One man was armed with a shotgun and the other with a handgun. The men at 10:14 a.m. entered the Wells Fargo Bank at 630 E. Fifth Avenue and demanded money. They carried off cash in a duffel bag with purple straps and left on foot. Witnesses say both were African-American and both wore sunglasses.

2 bank robbery suspects arrested at Anchorage airport

ANCHORAGE — Two men suspected of robbing an Anchorage bank were arrested early Friday at the city’s main airport.The FBI says airport police recognized 23-year-old… Continue reading

In this Thursday photo, WellsFargo Bank security camera image released by the FBI shows two armed men robbing a bank Thursday morning on Anchorage's east side. One man was armed with a shotgun and the other with a handgun. The men at 10:14 a.m. entered the Wells Fargo Bank at 630 E. Fifth Avenue and demanded money. They carried off cash in a duffel bag with purple straps and left on foot. Witnesses say both were African-American and both wore sunglasses.

Fairbanks official faces DUI charge

FAIRBANKS — The chief of staff of the city of Fairbanks was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs after his vehicle… Continue reading

Q&A: Ruling eases way for tribes to put land in trust

ANCHORAGE — The state’s decision not to appeal a recent court ruling will ease the way for Alaska Native communities to put their lands into… Continue reading